SPECIAL

"BARRY MOSER: THE ART OF THE BOOK," exhibition featuring the works of Moser, today; Honolulu Academy of Arts; $10 general, $5 seniors (62 and older) and students (13 and older), free for military and children younger than 12; 532-8700.

"ALOHA SHORTS," live taping of weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, with host Cedric Yamanaka; 7 p.m. Aug. 3; on Hawai'i Public Radio station KIPO 89.3; free; 955-8821.

NATIONAL WRITERS ASSOCIATION MEETING, guest speaker Patricia Kesling-Wood, author of "Lottery"; 7 p.m. Aug. 5; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 845-9585.

READING AND CELEBRATION, "Wea: Da Land Get Stories," with editor Lee Tonouchi and contributors from Kapi'olani Community College; 7-9 p.m. Aug. 7; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free; 596-8885.

"KIDS TALK STORY," a literacy program workshop; 12 p.m. Aug. 9-10; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free; www.kidstalkstory.com.

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 SIGNING

HENRY KALEIALOHA ALLEN will perform music and sign his book "How to Play the Hawaiian Steel Guitar"; 2 p.m. Aug. 3, musical performance at Ward Warehouse amphitheater and 2:30 p.m. book signing at Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free; 596-8885.

MARILYN YALOM will sign her book "American Resting Place"; 6:30-8 p.m. Aug. 6; Mission Houses Museum; free, including viewing of the art exhibit; 531-0481 ext. 707.

Jody Lovins will read and sign her book "Opihi Baby"; 12 p.m. Aug. 9; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free; 596-8885.

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children ages 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; 10-10:30 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; 10:30 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.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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.