Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENT
ANNUAL Book Sale, sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Kahuku, noon-8 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, conference room, Kahuku Public & School Library; free admission, most books priced 50 cents to $1, with proceeds to benefit the library's programs and supplies. 293-8935.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
DeSoto Brown signs the book "Hawai'i at Play," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Barbara Altemus signs her book "The Gift of Pain," noon today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.
Bob Sigall signs his book "The Companies We Keep," 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.
CORYN TANAKA AND MAY MASAKI sign their book "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis," noon-1 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.
Elmer Guzman, author of "The Shoreline Chef: Creative Cuisine for Hawaiian Reef Fish," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.
FOR WRITERS
Society of Children's book writers and illustrators, Hawaii Chapter, offers critical critique of children's book illustrations. All submissions will be critiqued and the best will be selected for additional critique by author and illustrator Nina Laden. Submit up to 15 nonreturnable images with a $30 fee ($25 for SCBWI members). Call for details: 373-9522. Deadline: Feb. 14.
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, e-mail elshastings@aol.com.
LEE A. Tonouchi, a pidgin writer and activist, is seeking submissions of pidgin words for"Da Kine Dictionary." Obtain forms at www.dakinedictionary.com or 734-7159, ext. 21.
READING GROUP
Mystery Reading Group, new group forming, 2 p.m. today, Glen Grant's The Haunt. 943-0371.
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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