Lisa Ling, a National Geographic Channel journalist who's considered a role model for Asian women, will discuss "A Global Perspective" when she gives the keynote address at HerStory 2008, a daylong conference Nov. 7 at the Sheraton Waikiki. She'll speak during a special luncheon presentation at The Junior League of Honolulu's annual conference, which also features a talk by Leslie Wilcox; $110 (before Oct. 15, $125 after that) or $85 for the luncheon only, 946-6466, info@juniorleagueofhonolulu.org, www.juniorleagueofhonolulu.org.

— Advertiser Staff

SUGAR-FREE TREAT

HALLOWEEN-THEMED BOOK JUST AS SWEET

Looking for a sugar-free treat for a small child this Halloween? Local illustrator and cartoonist Jon Murakami ("My Dog Has Flies" and "Geckos Surf") has put together a holiday book filled with geckos getting ready for a night of tricks and treats. The board book, "Geckos Trick or Treat," can withstand teething infants, but hopefully the colorful pictures and rhyming text will attract their eyes and ears rather than their gums. The 18-page book is available at local bookstores for $7.95.

— Advertiser Staff

FINAL WORD

"... I'm not going to kill myself trying to sell more copies. I'd rather be able to tuck my kids in at night, even if it means selling a few thousand fewer albums."

Sarah McLachlan | singer, in Billboard, on her album, being released today