Lit Beat
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Pat Battaglia, rocket scientist turned author, signs his books "Are You Smart?" and "So You Think You're Smart," 1 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Karin Ireland reads from and signs her book "Don't Take Your Snake for a Stroll," 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
FOR WRITERS
The Hawai'i Review, UH-Manoa's literary journal, seeks prose and poetry from Hawai'i residents, both students and non-students, for an upcoming issue. Maximum length is 7,000 words for prose and 500 lines for poetry. For additional requirements call 956-3030 or e-mail hi-review@hawaii.edu. Deadline is tomorrow.
Healing Body & Soul with Creative Writing, workshop by Cathy Caozzoli on using intuitive guidance and meditation to explore the body, mind and soul through writing, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Serendipity Book 'n Gifts; $25. 949-4711.
workshop for Children's writers, two-day class by Donna Jo Napoli and sponsored by the Hawai'i chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators on the techniques used in creating children's books, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 10 and 11, Queen Emma Gardens tea house, 1519 Nu'uanu Ave.; $170 both days, $55 for one day; includes lunch, with discounts for SCBWI members. Registration deadline is Sept. 19. 779-5910.
Lee A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions for his "Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain submission forms for pidgin words at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.
READING GROUPS
Books we like, Diane Johnson's "Le Divorce" has been chosen for discussion by the booksellers, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
FOR KEIKI
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Craft and Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
Talk Like a Pirate Day, read books about pirates, make a pirate craft and eat pirate food, 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free; come dressed in your pirate costume. 737-3323.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Carmen Geshell and Muffin, Muffin makes an appearance and Geshell signs her children's book "Muffin's Makapu'u Adventures," 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge Uptown. 488-9488.
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