Lit Beat
SPECIAL EVENTS
All About Zines, workshop on the history of independent magazines, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 521-2903.
Nexthetics, new language in performance, a spoken word performance workshop with Bamuthi Joseph, 2-4 p.m. today, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 52 1-2903.
Hawaii Literacy Program Orientation, learn about teaching adults to read, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, The Advertiser's first-floor conference room; free. Registration required: 537-6706. Following the orientation, participants can enroll for 16 hours of training in teaching adults to read at a cost of $25.
SIGNINGS/READINGS
Rita Goldman, author of "Every Grain of Rice: Portraits of Maui's Japanese Community," signs her book, 12:30 p.m. tomorrow, Shirokiya at Ala Moana Center. 973-9208.
Elmer Guzman, author of "The Shoreline Chef," signs his book and gives a cooking demonstration, noon Thursday, Williams-Sonoma, Ala Moana Center. 951-5006; also, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Pearl Harbor Navy Exchange. 423-3216.
UI GOLDSBERRY, author of "The Storm Dog of the Ko'olaus" and ROY CHANG, illustrator, sign their book, noon-1 pm Saturday, Waldenbooks, Windward Mall. 235-8044
Ian MacMillan, reads from his collections of short stories and signs his books, 5 p.m. Saturday, Old Japanese Schoolhouse, Volcano Village, Big Island. (808) 967-8222.
FOR WRITERS
National Writers Association meeting, the Honolulu chapter of NWA meets at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St. Bring seven copies of a manuscript of not more than 10 pages for critique; free. 845-9585.
Honolulu Theatre for Youth and Kumu Kahua Theatre announce an open call for stories to be included in "Christmas Talk Story 2004." Submission must be themed on winter holidays in Hawai'i, be told in the first person from a child's point of view, and be between 350 words to 700 words. For additional requirements and submission directions call 839-9885, ext. 17. Deadline for submission is Tuesday.
Seeking Wonder and Wisdom, 12th biennial conference on literature and Hawai'i's children, with workshops, special presentations and children's activities, June 10-12, UH-Manoa Campus Center; most events are free except for some sessions. Call 956-7559 for complete schedule and registration.
Monkeypod Ink seeks submissions for an upcoming anthology of short stories . 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 June 18.
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