Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL EVENTS
Book Sale, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.
Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron, and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.
re: Verses, hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT, followed by music from DJ Mr. Nick, 8 p.m. Wednesday (doors open 7 p.m.), The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 753-4661.
First Thursday Poetry Slam, hosted by Kealoha, with guest Shihan, competition begins 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Ala Moana hotel's Hawaiian Hut; $3 before and $5 after 8:30 p.m. www.hawaiislam.com, 387-9664.
BOOK SIGNINGS
Dean Pitchford signs his children’s book, “The Big One-Oh,” at 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); noon on Saturday at Borders, Pearlridge (487-2828); and 4 p.m. Saturday at Borders, Waikele (676-6699).
Chip Hughes signs "Wipeout!" and "Murder on Moloka'i," with surfing legend Fred Van Dyke, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. 235-8044.
Tammy Paikai signs "Aloha Is ... " 12:30-1:30 p.m. Saturday, Sam's Club, Ke'eaumoku and 2:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sam's Club, Pearl City. 456-7774.
FOR WRITERS
"How to Get Your Book Published," workshop presented by Rich Budnick on the pros and cons of self-publishing, how to print, market and distribute your book, 2 p.m. today, Kaimuki Public Library (733-8422); also, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Waimanalo Public & School Library (259-2610); free.
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Hawai'i chapter, holds its annual conference with editor and author Jane O'Connor, art director Tim Gillner and author Sid Fleishmann, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 3, Ala Moana Hotel; $85 for SCBWI members, $95 nonmembers. Deadline for registration is extended to Wednesday. 728-8109.
Windward Arts Council accepting applications from students, grades 9-12 from Windward O'ahu, for the 2007 Teen Arts Achievement Awards in the following categories: instrumental and vocal music, dance, drama, creative writing and visual arts. Award recipients will be presented in a public presentation and exhibition on April 29. Application form: 254-1147, annemckay@hawaii.rr.com. Deadline is Thursday.
10th annual Ko'olau Writing Workshops, with guest speaker Darrell H.Y. Lum, information booths and break-out sections for nonfiction, poetry, fiction and scriptwriting, 8:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Pacific University, Cooke Academic Center, Hawai'i Loa campus, Kane'ohe; $10 general, $5 students. 544-9340, 544-1108.
Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks scripts of any length and on any subject for the Aug. 15-18 Original Play Festival. Plays chosen for the festival will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. Submit three copies of typewritten plays without author name (include a sperate cover sheet with author's name and contact information) to: APAC OPF XIV, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 21.
FOR KEIKI
Toddler Storytime, stories, fingerplays, song for children ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, through April 23, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.
Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through April 17, Waipahu Public Library's C.O. Andy Anderson Room. 675-0358.
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 (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).
Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and younger and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.
Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 23, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.
Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.
Preschool Storytime, read aloud stories, sing-along songs and a simple craft activity, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 25, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.
Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays, through April 28, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.
Storytime and Activities, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a craft activity, 10 a.m. Saturdays through May 26, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.
Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (949-7307).
Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to: Lit Beat, Island Life, The Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.
Correction: Dean Pitchford signs his children’s book, “The Big One-Oh,” at 7 p.m. Friday at Barnes & Noble, Kähala; noon on Saturday at Borders, Pearlridge; and 4 p.m. Saturday at Borders, Waikele. An incorrect location was given for the noon signing in the Lit Beat Calendar Sunday in a previous version of this story.
