SPECIAL EVENTS

"Shedding Some Light on the Pouliuli," reading by children's author Sarona Aiono-Iosefa; 3 p.m.; Tuesday; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall 410; free; 956-7700.

Children's used-book sale, proceeds go to the Biennial Conference on Literature and Hawai'i's Children; 11 a.m.-2 p.m.; Saturday; University of Hawai'i-Manoa, Krauss Hall courtyard; 373-9522.

Adult Story Program: "The Joy Luck Club," portions of the novel by Amy Tan are read aloud by guest readers; 12-1 p.m.; Wednesdays through Nov. 21; state library; free; 586-3499.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Peggy Chun and Shelly Mecum will sign their new book, "The Watercolor Cat," at a book fair to benefit Holy Trinity School, 2-5 p.m. tomorrow at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana; 944-3135.

Tammy Yee will sign her children's books, including "Baby Honu Saves the Day," "Baby Honu's Incredible Journey" and "The Hawaiian Goodbye Book," 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday at Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve; 564-8856.

Betty Shimabukuro will sign her book, "What Hawaii Likes to Eat," 6-10 p.m. Friday at the Neal Blaisdell Exhibition Hall; $5 ($4 seniors, military and children 7-12, free for children under 6); 945-3594.

Kerry Germain will sign her book, "Kimo's Surfing Lesson," noon-1 p.m. at Borders Ward Centre and 2-3 p.m. at Borders Waikele Saturday, 2-3 p.m. next Sunday at Borders Windward Mall; call stores for details.

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.