Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

"Pacific Tales for Young People," presented by Honolulu Theatre for Youth, 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Mililani Public Library; 3 and older; free. 627-7470.

design and Binding of Early Children's Books, talk by Jim Rumford about the current exhibit on printing and engraving in Hawai'i, with lunch at Winterbourne Tea Parlor, noon-1:15 Thursday, Mission Houses Museum; $14 includes exhibit admission and lunch. Reservations: 531-0481.

Saturdays with Shakespeare, discussions led by James Sloan Allen on the tragedies "Hamlet," "Othello" and "King Lear," 9-10:30 a.m. Saturdays, June 12, 26 and July 10, UH-Manoa, Krauss 011; $39. Register for course S06943: 956-8400.

SIGNINGS

Ben W. Holokai Jr., author and illustrator of "Myths and Legends of Hawai'i Coloring Book," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Kahala Mall.737-9550.

Don Robinson, illustrator of "Kamehameha: The Boy Who Became a Warrior King," signs his book, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Pearlridge. 488-9488.

FOR WRITERS

Please Pass the Trombone, a children's writers' workshop with Nancy Willard, 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall 410; $25. Register at 235-2346.

Seeking Wonder and Wisdom, 12th biennial conference on literature and Hawai'i's children, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, UH-Manoa Campus Center; most events are free. Call 956-7559 for schedule and registration.

monkeypod ink seeks short stories by Hawai'i residents for an anthology. Send completed manuscripts to monkeypod ink, c/o Amber Stierli, 1615A Emerson St., No. A-3, Honolulu, HI 96813, or call 521-2556. Deadline is June 18.

FOR KEIKI

Literacy Through Arts Program, for ages 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.

Children's Story Circle, Native American stories and snacks for children and adults, 11 a.m. Saturday, Native Winds, Kaimuki; free. Registration requested by Friday: 734-8018.