SPECIAL EVENTS

Book Sale, paperbacks 25 cents each, plus other items at discounted prices offered by the Friends of Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories from local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. www.hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week, a tribute to Glen Grant. www.talkstoryradio.com.

Varua Tupu, five writers from Tahiti read poetry and fiction, 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. 596-8885.

Poetry Slam Workshop for Teens, ongoing Youth Speaks Hawai'i workshops in written and spoken word for students ages 13-19, working with members of the HawaiiSlam team, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 387-9664.

Readings from Varua Tupu, five writers discuss Ma'ohi language and literature and read from the first volume of English translations of contemporary indigenous writers from French Polynesia, 3-4:40 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa Kuykendall 410; free. 956-3774.

Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i Rededication: blessing of the new book space, celebration of children's literature with readings by James Rumford, Sue Cowing, Karyn Hopper and Puanani Higgins, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, also, poetry reading and writing workshop with Sue Cowing, 1 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; for children of all ages; free, refreshments provided. 596-8885.

Honoring Hawaiian Writers, opening ceremonies and blessing by Manu Meyer and celebration of writers including Imai Kalahele, Haunani Kay Trask, Matthew Kaopio, Lynette Cruz and others, 5-7 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; free. 596-8885.

BOOKSIGNINGS

Patricia Laurel signs "Only If You Can Find Me," 1-2 p.m. today, Bishop Museum, 848-4158. Also, noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

"Strong Currents 2: an Anthology by Hawai'i Writers," booksigning by contributors Michael Little, Melissa Dylan, Sally Sorenson, Lynn Harris and Lynde Lakes, 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Hope Fields signs "On Wings of Hope," 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Jocelyn Fujii signs "Tori Richard: the First Fifty Years," noon-3 p.m. Saturday, Tori Richard Ala Moana. 949-5858.

FOR WRITERS

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association, monthly meeting with manuscript critique, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; bring at least eight copies of your work, six page in length or less. 845-9585.

O'ahu Arts Center seeks entries in fiction, nonfiction and poetry for its third annual writing contest for cash awards. One entry per category, $10 per entry. Prospectus: www.oahuartscenter.org, 848-7632. Deadline is Nov. 10.

READING GROUP

First Fridays, book club for teens, ages 12 and over, to discuss literature, explore ideas and share opinions, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Kihei Public Library, Maui. Registration required: (808) 875-6833.

FOR KEIKI

Signing Time at the Library, cast members from the PBS television show, "Signing Time," tell stories and share songs using American Sign Language, 10:30 a.m. tomorrow, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; for all children 3 and over, hearing and non-hearing. 831-6831.

Tiny Tales for Tiny Tots, stories, fingerplays, songs and a craft to take home, for 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.

Pre-School Storytime and Activities, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Waipahu Public Library; free. 675-0358.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323) and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers, 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, Honolulu Academy of Arts, Keiki Reading Room in Gallery 31 (lower level of Banyan Court); for 12 and under and their parents; free for children, included with admission price of $7 for parents. 532-8700.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Pre-School Storytime, stories read aloud, sing-along songs and a simple craft, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Oct. 25, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

Harvest Hoedown, preschool activity night presented by Oogles N Googles to encourage families to play together, 6 p.m. Wednesday, Kane'ohe Public Library. 233-5676.

Saturday Storytime with Jeff Gere telling stories from his CD, "Silly n' Spooky: Tales of Kids in Hawai'i," 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323

Saturday Morning Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

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