SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, paperbacks 25 cents each plus others at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

We're Two Years Young, weeklong celebration of the store's second year, with balloons and books for keiki, prizes, Monday through Aug. 14 with cake served on Friday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i at Ward Warehouse; free. 596-8885.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19 working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays through Aug. 25, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Victoria Heckman, author of "K.O.'d in the Rift" and "K.O.'d in the Volcano," signs her works, 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Sujata Massey discusses researching, writing and publishing her novels including "The Typhoon Lover," 2 p.m. today, Kane'ohe Public Library. 233-5676.

Cheryl Chee Tsutsumi, author, and Veronica Carmona and Larry Winnik, illustrators, sign "Hanauma Bay: Hawai'i's Coastal Treasures," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve Gift Shop. 396-4229.

Todd Cochrane, signs "Podcasting: Do It Yourself, Extreme Tech series," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Writing Workshop, Victoria Heckman, author of the K.O's series, provides information to developing writers on how to improve their skills and get published, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Kane'ohe Public Library's Young Adult Section. 233-5676.

"Creative Living I: Pathfinding," Cristina Salat gives practical insights on the creative life for artists, writers and others, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $45. (808) 967-8222.

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art that they would like to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary and art journal, Rain Bird. Submissions may be poetry, essays, prose or songs written by the individual or shared by tape or through an interview with staff. Entry forms available at Hale Akoakoa on campus or downloaded from www.wcc.hawaii.edu /rainbird. Deadline for entries is Sept. 23.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers' Group, discussion of "The Inner Circle" by T.C. Boyle, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home for keiki 4 years old and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

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, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.