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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, March 11, 2007

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

SPECIAL EVENTS

Booksale, paperbacks for 25 cents each and other items at low prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.

Second Sunday at Revolution Books, author and UH-Manoa teacher Monisha Das Gupta discusses her research on and personal experiences of immigration, 3 p.m. today, Revolution Books; free. 944-3106.

For the Love of Bamboo Ridge, annual pupu reception at 7 p.m. Tuesday followed by a reading and performance by R. Zamora Linmark ("Zack") at 7:30 p.m., Manoa Valley Theatre; $20 suggested donation. 626-1481, bambooridge@hawaii.rr.com.

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.

"Kyogen: On the Go!" comic mini-performance and workshop, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Salt Lake Public Library; free. 397-5833.

"Tales from the Emerald Isle," Padraic Keohane (aka Slyboots the Storyteller) shares stories of Ireland on St. Patrick's Day, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Library's Edna Allyn room; free. 586-3510. Also, 1 p.m. Saturday, McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free. 973-1099.

Grand Slam Youth Poetry Final, the top six of 20 teen poets will travel to San Jose, Calif., for the National Poetry Slam Festival in July. Hear competitors who have participated in the Youth Speaks Hawai'i program during the past year, 6-9 p.m. Saturday, Kaimuki High School auditorium; tickets: $3 advance, $5 for students and $7 for adults at the door. 753-4661.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Rinehardt Zamora Linmark ("Zack") reads from and signs "Rolling the R's" and "Prime Time Apparitions, 2 p.m. today, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Elaine Allison discusses and signs "The Velvet Hammer," 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

FOR WRITERS

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, PO Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 21.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

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

Contemporary Fiction Reading Group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

SPECIAL FOR KEIKI

Vote for Nene Award Winner, students in grades 4-6 may vote for the books nominated this year to receive the Nene children's book award at any school or public library or online. Also, children may submit their essay, poster, performance or digital art created in response to last year's Nene winner, "Eragon," by Christopher Paolini. Information for voting and entry requirements at http://nene.k12.hi.us/index.html. Deadline is Friday.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, stories, fingerplays, song for 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.

Pre-School Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 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 for ages 3-5, 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.

Pre-School Storytime, read aloud stories, sing-along songs and a simple craft for ages 3-5, 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, 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; fax 525-8055, islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.