SPECIAL EVENTS

Poetry for Hawai'i Kids, share your favorite poem, read something you wrote or just come and listen to others, 3-5 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; for ages 5-13; free. 596-8885.

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. This week, Yamanaka reads his "One Evening in the Blue Light Bar & Grill." www.hawaii publicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show with local storytellers, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Jeff Gere. This week, Alton Chung shares "Hoichi the Earless." www.talkstoryradio.com.

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

"Hawaii Slam: Poetry in Paradise," showing of the documentary film by Kathryn Xian about Hawai'i's slam team competing on the Mainland for the title of Best Slam Team in the World, 8:15 p.m. Wednesday, Doris Duke Theater, Honolulu Academy of Arts; part of the Louis Vuitton Hawaii International Film Festival; $9. 528-3456.

Bookstore Grand Opening, celebration of the new store with booksigning by U'i Goldsberry and Tammy Yee, Lopaka Kapanui, Mary Philpotts McGrath and Kaui Philpotts, and musical entertainment by Keali'i Reichel, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Pearlridge; free. 487-1818.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Marion Coste, with illustrator Pearl Maxner, signs "The Hawaiian Bat — 'Ope'ape'a," noon-2 p.m. today, Borders, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 933-1410. Also, 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

Wilfred Toki, author of "Know Your Fishes in Hawai'i," "Hana and the Honu" and "Moku and the He'e," signs his books, 1 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

Kent Keith signs "Jesus Did It Anyway," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Carol Firenze discusses and signs "The Passionate Olive," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

Sue Cowing signs and reads from "My Dog Has Flies: Poetry for Hawai'i Kids," 3-5 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Kenneth Sewell signs "Red Star Rogue," 12:30 p.m. Monday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Jeff Langcaon signs "Grandpa's Magic Banyan Tree," 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378. Also, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall (737-3323), and 2-3 p.m. Borders, Waikele (676-6699).

Lopaka Kapanui launches his book "Haunted Hawaiian Nights," with a reading and signing, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse; refreshments will be served. 596-8885.

Mellie Enos signs "The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei," 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

Greg Behrendt, author of "It's Called a Breakup Because It's Broken," signs his book, noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Bella Finau-Faumuina and Delia Parker-Ulima sign their book "Island Memories," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Windward Mall, Kane'ohe. 235-8044.

Jennifer Fixman, Lynne Wikoff and Kristi Petosa-Sigel sign their children's book, "A Butterfly Tale," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Mililani Town Center, 623-2138.

Leslie Hayashi signs "Fables Beneath the Rainbow," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders Express, Kahala Mall. 737-9550.

U'i Goldsberry and Tammy Yee sign "A is for Aloha," 3 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

How to Publish and Sell Thousands of Books, workshop by Rich Budnick on attracting a publisher or self-publishing, and avoiding common marketing mistakes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College Manono 104; $40. Register for course 053BMGN201: 734-9211.

Building Your Book Brick by Brick, Kathleen Duey talks on how to write a novel, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Nov. 3, Makiki Recreation Center; sponsored by Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators' Hawai'i chapter; $35 ($25 for chapter members). 377-5651. Registration deadline is Friday.

Bamboo Ridge Press calls for submissions to the Bamboo Ridge, Journal of Hawai'i Literature and Arts, issue No. 89, to be released in 2006. Submit up to 12 pages of poetry or 25 pages of double-spaced prose with an 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). Prospectus available at ez@hawaii.rr.com or 627-1079. Deadline is Nov. 15.

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

FOR KEIKI

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 Honolu lu Advertiser, P.O. Box 3110, Honolulu, HI 96802; islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line; or fax 525-8055.