Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
"Alice Walker: Contemporary Authors and the Spiritual Journey," discussion of one of Walker's short stories; 8:30-9:30 a.m.; Jan. 27; Christ Church Uniting, 1300 Kailua Road; free; 261-3249.
"Who Owns the Crown Lands of Hawai'i?," author Jon Van Dyke, University of Hawai'i law professor, discusses his new book; 3-5 p.m.; Jan. 27; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free; 956-8255.
Puakea Nogelmeier, Hawaiian scholar, discusses his experiences in translating the epic tale "Hi'iakaikapoliopele"; 7-8:30 p.m., followed by book signing until 9 p.m.; Jan. 29; Kamehameha Schools Kapalama campus, Princess Ruth Ke'elikolani Performing Arts Center; free; 842-8655.
"Get Surf?," reading and celebration of the new Kapi'olani Community College literary magazine, with Lee Tonouchi and student contributors; 7-9 p.m.; Feb. 1; Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i; free; 597-8971.
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
Borders, Pearlridge, 487-1818:
Borders, Ward Centre, 591-8995:
Other locations:
FOR WRITERS
Stanford University Libraries and the William Saroyan Foundation are accepting nominations for the William Saroyan International Prize for Writing, which recognizes newly published works of fiction and nonfiction; deadline Jan. 31; http://library.stanford.edu/saroyan.
FOR KEIKI
O'ahu Family and Community Education Essay and Artwork Contest for fourth-graders; through Jan. 31; 455-2740.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and simple crafts; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through January; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.
Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and playtime activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
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.
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.
