SPECIAL

"ART IN A THOUSAND WORDS OR LESS," with Lee Cataluna, Mary Lou Sanelli, Susan Schultz and more; 2 p.m. April 27; Doris Duke Theatre, Honolulu Academy of Arts; $8; 532-3033.

Book Sale IN WAIMANALO, by The Friends of Waimanalo Library; 1:30-3:30 p.m. April 28; Waimanalo Public & School Library's meeting room; free; 259-2610, www.librarieshawaii.org.

FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BOOK SALE, by the Friends of the Library of Hawai'i; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 3; Friends Bookstore, "Bill's Bookmobile"; 536-4174, corry@friendsofthelibraryofhawaii.org.

"THE MYTH OF TRIBES IN AFRICAN POLITICS," with speaker Ngugi Wa Thiong'o; 7 p.m. April 28; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Campus Center Ballroom; free; 956-8570.

HAWAI'I HISTORY WORKSHOP, about modern Hawai'i history with author Rich Budnick; 11 a.m.-12 p.m. May 3; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.

"BAMBOO RIDGE," journal of Hawai'i literature and arts celebrating 30 years of local literature; 7 p.m. April 30; UH-Manoa Campus Center Ballroom; free; www.bambooridge.com.

"THE FIRST SUBMARINE FORCE AND THE DEFENSE OF CHARLESTON," with Les Eldridge, co-sponsored by the Navy league upon the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Bowfin's commissioning; 6 p.m. May 1; USS Bowfin Museum Association; free; 695-9562, imeldridge@earthlink.net.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz; 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays; The ARTS at Marks Garage; free; 387-9664.

"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.

BOOK SIGNINGS

"THE BREAKUP QUEEN," and other romantic tales by Hawai'i Writers, 12-1:30 p.m. April 30; Bestsellers Downtown; 284-6134.

READING & SIGNING WITH ALBERT WENDT; 5 p.m. April 30; University of Hawai'i Hawaiian Studies Auditorium; free; 956-8570

BARBARA DEL PIANO will sign her book "Beloved Queen Emma of Hawai'i"; 12-1 p.m. May 3; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; 596-8885.

"HONOLULU STORIES," various contributors will be on hand to autograph; 2 p.m. May 3; Borders, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

PATRICK KENJI TAKAHASHI, will do a reading and sign his recently released books, "Simple Solutions for Planet Earth" and Simple Solutions for Humanity"; 5-6:30 p.m. May 2; Bestsellers Book; free; reservations: patkentak@hotmail.com.

FOR WRITERS

Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks new, unpublished scripts of any length and subject for its annual Original Play Festival, Aug. 13-17, Aloha Theatre, Kainaliu, Big Island; postmark by May 23; submission details and more information: 808-322-9924, www.apachawaii.org.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 10-10:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.

Toddler storytime, books, finger plays, matching games and songs, for ages 2-3; 10 a.m. Tuesdays; McCully-Mo'ili'ili Public Library; free; 973-1099.

Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.

Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.

Preschool craft & storytime; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 1010:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytime; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.

Children's storytime; 3 p.m.; third Thursday of the month through May; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 832-3466.

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.