Posted on: Sunday, February 6, 2005

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, paperbacks for 25 cents each and other bargain books, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.

"Aloha Shorts," radio show, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Daryl Bonilla reads Lanning Lees' "Making History Mean," with music by Bobby Ingano. 955-8821.

"Warm Breezes and Soft Touches," poet Rosanna Raymond presents a multimedia performance, 7 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa, Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics room 110; free. 956-7700.

Annual Robert Allerton Library Book Sale, donated and duplicate books and other publications of the Honolulu Academy of Arts, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and continuing 1-5 p.m. Feb. 13 and 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15, Academy Art Center at Linekona; free admission. 532-8700.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Christian Zoccolante signs "I Invite You to Look Deeper," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki sign "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2," noon-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

John-Robert Coleman, author of "Pearl Drops of Aloha," signs his book at a fund-raiser for the church, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Feb. 13, Unity Church, Diamond Head. 735-4436.

FOR WRITERS

Publishing Intensive, Cristina Salat teaches how to work well with editors and agents, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center, Big Island; $40. (808) 967-8222.

Bamboo Ridge Press issues an open call for poetry and prose for the next edition of Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts. The issue has no particular theme but featured will be participants in the Bamboo Ridge Writers Institute. Guidelines at www.bambooridge.com. Send submissions with a SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839. Submission deadline extended to Feb. 14.

The Hawai'i Literary Arts Council and The Cades Foundation seek nominations for the 2005 Cades Award for Literature in two categories: an established artist with a large body of work relating to Hawai'i, or an up-and-coming artist with substantial potential. Nominees can be poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists or others associated with the literary arts. Send nominations to Cades Award, Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 15.

Ladyfest Hawaii calls for writing in any genre for the 2005 Ladyfest Hawaii Festival. Submitted work must include the following words: change, city, Pauahi, harbor, alley, light, suddenly, 7:00, steam, woman, rivers. Send entries to lit@ladyfesthawaii.org or mail to P.O. Box 88934, Honolulu, HI 96830. Deadline is Feb. 15.

Bucking the Odds: the Secrets to Getting Your Children's Book Published, annual conference of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators-Hawaii with talks and critiques by editor Caitlyn Dloughy and agent Scott Treimel, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 26, Richards Street YWCA; $90 ($75 for society members). Registration deadline is Feb. 22. 373-9522.

Statewide Poetry Contest, the Garden Island Arts Council (Kaua'i) seeks poetry from Hawai'i residents on the theme Random Acts of Kindness. Rules and submission guidelines available by calling (808) 245-2733, by visiting www.gardenislandarts.org or e-mailing giac@hawaiilink.net with "Poetry Contest" in the subject line. Deadline for submissions is March 2.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers' Group, discussing Philip Roth's "The Human Stain," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Bestseller Reading Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Romance Readers Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Romantic Borders Reading Group, 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3 years, 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.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

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

Saturday Morning Storytime, for kids of all ages, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

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.