SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, hardcover non-fiction 75 cents each, plus other books at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Tusiata Avia, New Zealand and Samoan poet performs excerpts from her "Wild Dogs Under My Skirt" and her new work, 7 p.m. tomorrow, followed by a reception and book signing, UH-Manoa Center for Korean Studies auditorium; free. 956-7700.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Lee Cataluna reads from her "Folks You Meet at Longs" book of short stories. www.hawaii publicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week, Brenda Freitas-Obregon and Sandra MacLees share Kewelo O Mana. www.talkstoryradio.com.

Re: Verses, Travis T. and friends host spoken-word artists, with an open-mike session and jazz, 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 521-2903.

"The Writings of Louis Gallet," lecture by professor Valeria Wenderoth, noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa's Henke Hall, Room 325; part of the Brown Bag Biography series; free. 956-3774.

5th annual Children's Used Book Sale, quality picture books, easy readers, young adult novels, and non-fiction books for sale, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Krauss Hall courtyard; free admission, $3 discount on any book sale toward parking fees, sponsored by Children's Literature Hawai'i to raise funds for the Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai'i's Children. 373-9522.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Lois-Ann Yamanaka reads from and talks about her work in pidgin and signs her children's book "The Heart's Language," 3-4:30 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Ward Warehouse. 783-2612.

Rosie Ramiro and Kawohi Tuasivi sign "Hawaiian Scrapbooking, Vol. 1: Floral Designs," 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

FOR WRITERS

Bamboo Ridge Press calls for submissions to the Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue #89, to be released in 2006. Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of double-spaced prose with SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839-1781. Please send copies, not originals, as manuscripts cannot be returned. Deadline is Oct. 31. 626-1481.

Second annual Writing Contest, O'ahu Arts Center seeks submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry from Hawai'i residents; $10 fee per entry (one entry per category). Prospectus available at ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

The Hawai'i Review, the University of Hawai'i student-run literary and fine-arts journal, calls for submissions of poetry, fiction and creative nonfiction from current graduate and undergraduate students for the spring issue. Guidelines: 956-3030, hireview@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Dec. 31.

FOR KEIKI

Exhibit of Children's Science Books, more than 200 titles from some of the best book publishers, through Oct. 19, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831.

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 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.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Hono-lulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife @honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.