SPECIAL

KALEI'OPU'U ELEMENTARY ANNUAL SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR, 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 15-17, school library; 677-6674.

DARREN PARK and follow fishermen from C4 Video Productions will be on hand to display fishing poles/reels/gyotaku prints and tackle demonstrations, with sale of "Shorefishing Hawai'i," 1-4 p.m. Dec. 14, Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

KUPAOA performs and signs its CD, "Pili O Ke Ao," 3 p.m. Dec. 14; Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

REVOLUTION BOOKS volunteer-not-for-profit independent political bookstore, open house, with live music, poetry, storytelling and refreshments, 1-5 p.m. Dec. 14; free parking; 944-3106.

CULINARY "CHRISTMAS TREAT," showcasing the cooking techniques, recipes and sample foods of chef Hector Morales of Turtle Bay Resort, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Kahuku Public & School LIbrary conference room; suitable for all ages; 293-8935.

"THE SONGS OF CHRISTMAS: Who Wrote Them and Why?" singing and discussion by The Traveling Storytellers," 6:30 p.m. Dec. 16, Kapolei Public Library, Children's Room (693-7050); and 10:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Hawai'i State Library, Edna Allyn Children's Room (586-3510), or www.librarieshawaii.org.

STAND-UP PADDLE SURFING DISCUSSION, with Todd Bradley, Brian Keaulana and Dave Parmenter, "Past Meets Present & Innovates the Future," with displays of boards, paddles, and sales of the DVD, "Stand-Up Paddle Surfing," 2 p.m. Dec. 20 Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

"WINTER IN HAWAI'I," interactive holiday sing-alongs for toddlers and preschoolers, featuring Aubrey Myers of La-Ti-Da Music, 10:30 a.m. Dec. 17, Kahului Public Library and 10 a.m. Dec. 18, Makawao Public Library; free; 831-6877.

"READ TO A DOG" CHILDREN'S REMEDIAL LIBRARY READING SESSIONS, for children, grades 1-3, who need encouragement reading, conducted by Andrea O'Connor of the Intermountain Therapy Animals group, 10:30, 11 and 11:30 a.m. Dec. 20, Kailua Public Library; registration, 266-9911.

NOMINATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH DEC. 15 for the 2008 Elliott Cades Awards for Literature, for authors — one established, one emerging — either Hawai'i-based or dealing with Hawai'i issues; nomination letter (no formal application form) to Hawai'i Literary Arts Council, P.O. Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828; 263-5627.

"10th ANNUAL STAR POETS" AND "POEMS FOR PEACE" CONTESTS, sponsored by Windward Community College and Starbucks Hawaii, for students, grades 3-12; entry deadline Jan. 26; forms and rules, www.windward.hawaii.edu/poets; Libby Young, 235-7396.

Youth Speaks Hawaii, 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

PUAKEA NOGELMEIER and illustrator, Solomon Enos, will sign "The Epic Tale of Hi'iakaikapoliopele," 2 p.m. Dec. 14 Borders Books, Ward Centre; 591-8995.

AUTHOR ELLIE CROWE and illustrator Kristi Petrosa Sigel will read from and sign their new picture book, "Hoku The Stargazer," 11 a.m. Dec. 16, Barnes and Noble Books, Kahala Mall; 737-3323.

MacKINNON SIMPSON will sign "Hawai'i Homefront: Life in the Islands During World War II," and "USS Arizona: Warship, Tomb, Monument," 12-1 p.m. Dec. 20, Borders Books, Pearlridge; 487-1818.

ARTHUR SUEHIRO will sign copies of "Honolulu Stadium: Where Hawai'i Played," 2 -3 p.m. Dec. 20, Borders Books, Windward Mall; 235-8803.

FOR KEIKI

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

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

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

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 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.

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, at least 10 days before event, 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.