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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Sunday, May 13, 2007

Lit Beat

Advertiser Staff

EVENTS

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.

"A Celebration of Story and Song," 2nd annual Hawai'i Book and Music Festival, with storytellers, panel discussions, author talks, book signings, entertainment, book exchange, keiki activities, food booths, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.6 p.m. Sunday, Honolulu Hale grounds; free. Complete schedule: www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org, 595-3003.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Monthly Slam, doors open and poet sign-in at 3 p.m. Saturday, show begins at 3:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Robert Asahina signs "Just Americans," noon-1 p.m. Friday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square (528-2378); also, 2 p.m. Friday, Borders, Ward Centre (591-8995).

Deb Aoki signs "Slice of Life/The University of Diverse City," and "Bento Box," Saturday and May 20 during the Hawai'i Book and Music Festival, Honolulu Hale grounds. www.hawaiibookandmusicfestival.org.

FOR WRITERS

Windward Christian Writers Group, give and receive constructive criticism on works in progress, discuss writing from a Christian perspective and learn about publishing opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Faith Baptist Church, Kailua. 372-0274.

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 separate 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.

FOR KEIKI

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. Tuesday, 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 and Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (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.

Children's Storytime, listen to stories and learn a simple craft, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Public Library; for ages 3 and over. 733-8422.

Storytime and Activities, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a craft, 10 a.m. Saturdays through May 26, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.

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.