SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, paperbacks 25 cents each and other books at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays on station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Bulldog reads R. Zamora Linmark's "From the Stone the Virgin Sees Everything: a Trilogy." www.hawaiipublicradio.org /alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week, Ethnohtec and Alton Chung share two Asian spooky stories. www.talkstoryradio.com.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Poetry Slam, open mike for poets ages 13-19, 3:30-5 p.m. Saturday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; slam sign-up at 3 p.m.; free. 521-2903.

Book sale, with cookbooks, fiction, Hawaiiana, Bibles and inspirational books, children's books, music and more at bargain prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Liliha Library; free admission. 587-7577.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Monica Diedrich, psychic communicator, talks about and signs her book "What Animals Tell Me," 7 p.m. today, Serendipity Metaphysical Books. 949-4711.

Sara Williams, author of "The Don Juan Con" and "The Serenoa Scandal," signs her mysteries, 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Wendy Miyake signs her short-story collection "Beads, Boys and the Buddha," 4-8 p.m. Saturday, Hongwanji Mission, 95-257 Kaloapau St., Mililani.

FOR WRITERS

Windward Community College seeks former students and faculty or others affiliated with the campus with memories, stories and art to share for the 25th anniversary edition of the college's literary journal, Rain Bird. Submissions may be poetry, essays, prose or songs written by the individual or shared by tape or through an interview with current staff. Submission forms available at Hale Akoakoa or www.wcc.hawaii.edu/rainbird. Deadline is Friday.

Bamboo Ridge Press calls for submissions to the Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts. Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of double-spaced prose with SASE to Bamboo Ridge Press, P.O. Box 61781, Honolulu, HI 96839-1781. Send copies, not originals, as manuscripts cannot be returned. Deadline is Oct. 31. 626-1481.

Second annual Writing Contest, O'ahu Arts Center seeks submissions in fiction, nonfiction and poetry from Hawai'i residents; $10 fee per entry (one entry per category). For prospectus: ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

The Hawai'i Review, the University of Hawai'i literary and fine arts journal, calls for submissions of poetry, fiction and creative non-fiction from current graduate and undergraduate students for the spring issue. Guidelines: 956-3030, hireview@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Dec. 31.

FOR KEIKI

Exhibit of Children's Science Books, more than 200 titles from some of the best book publishers, through Oct. 19, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831.

Toddler Storytime, for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. Mondays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

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

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 3-4 years, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytimes, 10 a.m. Saturdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Keiki Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Send announcements, with contact name and phone number, to Lit Beat, Island Life, The Hono-lulu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.