Lit Beat
SIGNINGS/READINGS
David James Duncan, author of "My Story as Told by Water," "The River Why," "The Brothers K" and "River Teeth," reads from his books, 3-4 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Toni Polancy, author of "The Hawai'i Pet Book," signs her book, with an appearance by the one-eyed dog Winky, 7 p.m. Friday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323. Also, 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Kirby Wright, signs his book "Before the City," and reads from this book of poems and a forthcoming novel set on Moloka'i, 1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.
CORYN TANAKA AND MAY MASAKI sign their book "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis," noon-1 p.m. Waldenbooks, Mililani, 623-2138. Also 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.
FOR WRITERS
Star Poets 2004 is accepting poetry submission from students in grades 3-12, for cash prizes during National Poetry Month in April. Entry forms are available at Starbucks stores on O'ahu, Maui and the
Big Island or can be downloaded from www.starbuckshawaii.com. Entry deadline: Jan. 15.
L 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
ROMANTIC BORDERS READERS GROUP meets 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
LITERATURE READERS GROUP meets 7 p.m. Jan. 13, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.
African American Reading Group meets 6:15 p.m. Jan. 12, 1311 Kapi'olani Blvd., Room 203. Call 597-1341 for book title.
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, Children's Amphitheater, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
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