Lit Beat
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Kristen Kofsky, illustrator for "Two Tales," signs her books, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.
FOR WRITERS
Writing for Power, Heart and Vision, three-day writers' retreat led by Tom Peck for all genres and levels of experience, with discussion of the writing process and sharing of work, 5-8 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 29, held at a bread-and-breakfast in Volcano Village, Big Island; $175 includes meals (optional two-night accommodations is an additional $120). Registration: (808) 967-8222.
How to Create Books Children (and Publishers) Will Love, conference by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Hawai'i Chapter, with presentations by Elizabeth Bicknell, editorial director of Candlewick Press; author and illustrator of "When Pigasso Met Mootise), Nina Laden, as well as local presenters Elaine Masters, Scott Goto and Carolyn Han, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. March 6, Ilima Room, Ala Moana Hotel; $90 fee ($80 for societyI members) includes lunch. Registration required: 373-9522 or write to cowing@aloha.net.
Writing for Reconciliation, 2004 Biennial National League of American Pen Women Honolulu Chapter Writer's Conference, 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 5 and 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. March 6, 'Ohi'a room 118, Kapi'olani Community College; $85. Information: www.nlapwhonolulu.org. Registration: 627-1079 or elshasings@aol.com.
READING GROUPS
NonFiction Reading Group now forming. People interested in discussing serious works can express their interest by e-mailing talkischeap@hawaii.rr.com.
African-American Reading Group, 6:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Hawaiian Life Building, Room 203. 597-1341.
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.
Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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