SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, pocketbooks three for 50 cents; books and videos at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free. 453-6566.

"Wings of Paradise: Hawaii's Incomparable Airlines," book talk and signing with author Peter Forman, 2 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center; free. 949-7307.

Stop the Silence: Truth of the Youth, student-run poetry slam competition in association with Youth Speaks Hawai'i, 5-8 p.m. today, Kalani High School; free.

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 "One Evening in the Blue Light Bar & Grill" and Lou Zitnik reads "Johnny the Barefoot Mechanic" and "Superbowl XXXVIII Double D." www.hawaii publicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

"Pua: Flowers & Poetry," exhibit reception with poetry reading and poems on display, 5-8 p.m. Monday, Gallery on the Pali; free.

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. 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.

Ian MacMillan, reading from "The Seven Orchids," 7:30 p.m. Wednesday (reception 7 p.m.), UH-Manoa, Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics Auditorium; free. www.bambooridge.com.

"CEOs and Corporate Genealogies: From Jim Dole to Jack Welch," lecture by Purnima Bose and Laura E. Lyons, noon1:15 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa's Henke Hall, Room 325; free; part of the Brown Bag Biography series. 956-3774.

James McCarthy, adult storytime, 8 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024; free. 521-9596.

Rodney Morales, author of "When the Shark Bites" lectures on "Fiction as Alternative History," 10:30-11:30 a.m. Saturday, UH-Manoa, Hamilton Library conference room A153; free, part of the Saturday Morning Authors series. 381-6610.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Robert Mann signs "The Forensic Detective," 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Rich Budnick signs "Hawai'i's Forgotten History," 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 737-3323.

FOR WRITERS

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association, monthly meeting, with guest speaker Barbara Altemus, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 845-9585.

VSA arts seeks submissions of original one-act plays from students in grades 6-12 for the 22nd annual Playwright Discovery Award. Two winning scripts, which express how disability affects a person's life, will be selected for performance at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts and the authors will receive up to $1,500 and a trip to Washington, D.C. to see their play performed. Guidelines and application: www.vsarts.org, (800) 933-8721. Submission deadline is April 14.

Aloha Performing Arts Company (Big Island) requests scripts for the Aug. 16-20 Original Play Festival. Selected plays will be mounted as stage readings with minimal rehearsal and simple presentation. For requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 27.

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 to take home, for keiki 4 and younger, 9-9:45 a.m. and 10:30-11:15 a.m. Tuesdays, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Preschool Storytime, for ages 2 1/2 and older, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

Storytime, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

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

Puzzletimes, stories and board puzzles for toddlers, 9:30 a.m. Thursdays, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

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

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

Lloyd Berardy, storytime and book signing, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall; free. 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.