SPECIAL EVENTS

Book sale, hardcover non-fiction 75 cents each and other items at low prices, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; sponsored by the Friends of Pearl City Library; free. 453-6566.

Youth Speaks Hawai'i, free slam poetry workshops, hosted by Kealoha, TravisT, Melvin, Darron and Lyz, 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage. 387-9664.

By Gavan Daws: The Writer and His Books, Daws will share the experience of writing and being published, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Mission Memorial Auditorium (550 South King St.); free. 537-6271.

Poetry Night at Vocano Garden Arts, join in an evening of sharing words, bring your poems to read or another poet's work you'd like to share, 7-9 p.m. Friday, Volcano Garden Arts; free. (808) 967-7261.

"Sharks and Rays of Hawai'i," slide presentation with shark researcher and author Gerald L. Crow and author/photographer Jennifer Crites, 11 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Public Library, Hawai'i and Pacific Room; free. 586-3535.

Chuna McIntyre, a Yup'ik Eskimo, will share traditional stories, 11 a.m. Saturday, Native Winds Gift Gallery & Craft Supply; free. 734-8018.

2006 Cades Awards for Literature, nominees can be poets, playwrights, novelists, essayists or others associated with the literary arts in Hawai'i. Previous winners are not eligible. Send nominations and supporting material by Jan. 31 to Cades Award, Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828. 263-5627.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Celine Pi'ilani Nelsen signs "No Matter What!," noon-1 p.m. today, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i. 597-8971.

Sharon Carter signs "The Little Book of Choices," 10:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Kona Stories Bookstore. (808) 324-0350.

FOR WRITERS

Writer's Seminar: Self-Publishing How To's, by Rich Budnick, sponsored by Speakers Association of Hawai'i, 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, Kahala Mall; free; optional buffet, $13.95 ($10 for members). Register. 282-2743.

Tapping Your Creative Right Brain, a writing workshop with writer-instructor Tom Peek, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Art Center; $60. (808)967-8222.

Writing Retreat, an opportunity to meet with other beginning and experienced writers, bring writing materials and a sack lunch, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Windward Community College; $5. 235-7433.

READING GROUPS

Hawai'i Kai Jaycees Book Group will discuss "Eragon," 11 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

FOR KEIKI

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.

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 younger and their parents; children's admission included with $7 admission for accompanying parent. 532-8700.

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

Pre-School Storytime, fingerplays, sing-along songs, crafts and storytelling, 9:30-10:15 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Pahala Public & School Library, Big Island; free. (808) 928-2015.

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