Lit Beat

SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Sale, books, videos and music, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library; paperbacks up to $1 each, hardcovers up to $2. 672-8667.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Ben W. Holokai Jr., author and illustrator of "Myths and Legends of Hawai'i Coloring Book," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse (596-8885); also, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323); noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele (676-6699); and 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Waldenbooks, Windward Mall (235-8044).

Michael Gallagher, author of "Gourmet Cuisine: Island Style," signs his book, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders-Maui Marketplace, Kahului, Maui. (808) 877-6160.

FOR WRITERS

monkeypod ink seeks submissions for an upcoming anthology of short stories from Hawai'i residents. Send completed short-story manuscripts to monkeypod ink, c/o Amber Stierli, 1615A Emerson St., No. A-3, Honolulu, HI 96813 or call 521-2556 for additional information. Deadline is Friday.

Query and Submission Letters, a workshop led by Cristina Salat on how to develop a professional submissions packet, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; $25. Registration: (808) 967-8222.

Lee 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 call 734-7159, ext. 21.

READING GROUPS

African-American Reading Group, 6:15 p.m. Monday, 1311 Kapi'olani Blvd., Suite 203. 597-1341.

Mystery Divas, discussion of Donna Andrew's "You've Got Murder," 2 p.m. June 20, The Haunt, Mo'ili'ili. 943-0371.

Nonfiction Reading Group now forming. People interested in discussing serious works can express their interest by e-mailing 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 ages 4-18, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, Waimanalo Public and School Library; free. 259-2610.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

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.