Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
"Aloha Shorts," weekly radio show with host Cedric Yamanaka, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3. This week: Nara Springer Conaty reads Marie Hara's "Fourth Grade Ukus." 955-8821.
The Gift of Knowledge Book Fair, a variety of books and other products for sale, provided by Borders Express, Kahala, to benefit the Hawai'i Literacy Program, 2-6 p.m. Friday, Hula's Bar and Lei Stand, Waikiki Grand hotel; free admission. 737-9550, 923-0669.
Hawaiiana Book Sale canceled, the event that had been planned for Saturday and Aug. 29 in the Academy Art Center at Linekona has been canceled. If you have questions, call the Honolulu Academy of Arts at 532-8700.
Signings/Readings
David B. Goldman signs his book, "Island Grinds," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele, 676-6699. Also, 2-3 p.m. today, Borders Express (formerly Waldenbooks), Town Center at Mililani, 623-2138.
Venetta Acson, author of "Waikiki: Nine Walks Through Time," signs her book, noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Jill Suzuki Haworth, author of "Bon Dance in Hawai'i," signs her book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express (formerly Waldenbooks), Kahala Mall. 737-9550.
Glenda Chung Hinchey signs her book, "Like a Joyful Bird: a Memoir," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express (formerly Waldenbooks), Windward Mall. 235-8044.
FOR WRITERS
How to Sell Your Screenplay When You Live in Hawai'i, Julie Oxendale teaches about query letters, agents, mentors and competition in selling a screenplay, with practical assignments, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss 012, Yukiyoshi Room; $80. Register for class L07075: 956-8400.
Young Minds II: Writing Children's and Young Adult Books, Cristina Salat shares her knowledge of the book industry, including agents, publishers, illustrators, contracts, promotion, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $40. (808) 967-8222.
Hawai'i Review seeks submissions of poetry, fiction, nonfiction, translation and graphic art for UH-Manoa's literary journal. View guidelines at www.hawaiireview.org. Send work to Hawai'i Review, Attn.: Editor, UH-Manoa, Department of English, 1733 Donagho Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. 956-3030.
READING GROUPS
African American Reading Group, 6:15 p.m. tomorrow, 1311 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 203. 597-1341.
Nonfiction Reading Group now forming. Interested persons may e-mail talkischeap@hawaii.rr.com.
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.
Literacy Through Arts Program, for children 4-18 years, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Waimanalo Public and School Library; free. 259-2610.
Send announcements with contact name and phone number to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Honolulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
