Posted on: Sunday, February 27, 2005

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, hardcover nonfiction books for 75 cents each and other bargain books, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.

"The Mysteries of Joseph Cornell," storytelling and songs by James McCarthy on the current exhibit, 1:30 p.m. today, Contemporary Museum at Makiki Heights; free with museum admission of $5 for adults and $3 students and seniors. Reservations: 526-1322.

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 to prepare for the 2005 National Youth Poetry Slam to be held in April in San Francisco, 4-5:30 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

"Aloha Shorts," weekly radio show, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week Monica Cho Coldwell reads Yokanaan Kearns' "Confessions of a Stupid Haole."

2005 Read & Write Awards Gala, volunteers and students who participate in Hawaii Literacy programs will be honored, with guest speaker U.S. Rep. Neil Abercrombie D-Hawai'i, 5:30-9 p.m. Mar. 9, Hawaii Prince Hotel's Mauna Kea ballroom; $125. 537-6707.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Dr. Kent Keith, author of "The Paradoxical Commandments," presents a talk "Finding Personal Meaning in a Crazy World," with a book-signing to follow, 7-8:30 p.m. tomorrow, Castle Medical Center's Wellness Auditorium; free. Registration requested: 263-5400.

Rosa Say, author of "Managing with Aloha," speaks on her business philosophy of using intuition and empathy in managing others and to improve customer service, noon-1 p.m. Thursday, University of Phoenix, 828 Fort Street Mall, room 101/102; free. 536-2686, ext. 35108.

Coryn Tanaka and May Masaki sign "Making Eyelash Crochet Leis 2," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

FOR WRITERS

The National Writers Association, Honolulu chapter, meets to critique manuscripts (bring 10 copies of one manuscript, up to eight pages long), 7 p.m. Tuesday, Kapuna I, 1015 N. School St. 845-9585.

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 Wednesday.

8th annual Ko'olau Writing Workshop, with sessions for fiction, nonfiction, poetry and scriptwriting and the featured speaker Albert Wendt, 8:45 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. March 12, Hawai'i Pacific University's Hawai'i Loa campus; $10 general donation requested, $5 for students; breakfast provided, bring your own lunch (soft drinks provided). Registration required by March 10: 544-9340, 544-1108.

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 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.