SPECIAL EVENTS

reVERSES, hosted by Brenda Kwon and TravisT, with featured poets and open mike, 8-10 p.m. Tuesday, The ARTS at Marks Garage; $5. 387-9664.

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.

"The Ho'ulu Hou Project: Stories Told By Us" book sale; Na Kamalei-Ko'olauloa Early Education Program has released eight bilingual children's storybooks, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Na Kamalei in Punalu'u, 53-270 Kamehameha Hwy. 237-8504.

Holiday Book Drive: Barnes & Noble Ala Moana will distribute books — purchased by customers as donations — to nonprofit organizations that promote literacy for children, now through Jan. 1. 944-3135.

The 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, 2007 to Cades Award, Box 11213, Honolulu, HI 96828. 263-5627.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Kim Taylor Reece signs "The Eternal Dance," noon-1 p.m. today, Borders, Kona and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Navy Exchange. (808) 331-1668.

Don Robinson signs "Plumeria Princess and Tutu's Magic 'Ukulele," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Brian Samo Ross signs "Talking to God Without Calling Long Distance," 3-6 p.m. today, The Prosperity Corner, 1151 12th St. 732-8870.

Charles Memminger signs "Hey Waiter, There's An Umbrella In My Drink," 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

Eddie Sherman signs "Frank, Sammy, Marlon & Me: Adventures in Paradise with the Celebrity Set," noon Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square. 528-2378.

FOR WRITERS

2006 Kumu Kahua Theatre/UHM Theatre Department Playwriting Contest, prizes in three categories: plays set in Hawai'i or plays that reflect the Hawaiian experience by residents or nonresidents; plays set in or dealing with Pacific Island, Pacific Rim or Pacific/Asian American experience by residents or nonresidents; and plays on any topic written by Hawai'i residents. 536-4222, www.kumukahua.org. Entry deadline is Jan. 2.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, stories, sing-alongs and crafts for ages 2-3, 10 a.m. tomorrow, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

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.

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323); and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana (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 younger 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.

Preschool Storytime, stories read aloud, sing-along songs and a simple craft, 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Liliha Public Library. 587-7577.

Bee Readers, stories read aloud to keiki of all ages, 3 p.m. Thursday, Kalihi-Palama Public Library. 832-3466.

Storytimes, stories, sing-alongs and crafts for preschoolers, 10 a.m. Thursday and Saturday, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturdays, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323

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

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