SPECIAL EVENTS

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

Booksale, volumes of poetry and general literature from the personal collection of Marjorie Putnam Sinclair Edel, as well as from her first husband, Gregg Sinclair, former president of the university, and Leon Edel, biographer of Henry James, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow, UH-Manoa, Kuykendall Hall 410; free admission, proceeds benefit the Marjorie Putnam Sinclair Edel Poetry Reading Series, sponsored by the Department of English. 956-7619.

Booksale, used books, CDs and videos at bargain prices, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow and Wednesday, noon-8 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Wahiawa Public Library; free admission, sponsored by the Friends of Wahiawa Library. 622-6345.

Tinfish: Poetry in Performance, Linh Dinh and Naomi K. Long read from their works, 7 p.m. tomorrow, UH-Manoa Korean Studies auditorium; free. 239-4426.

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

First Thursday Poetry Slam, hosted by Kealoha with guest Mike McGee and the No Rules summer competition, 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Ala Moana hotel's Hawaiian Hut; $3 prior to and $5 after 8:30 p.m., evening's poetry winner receives $100. www.hawaiislam.com, 387-9664.

6th annual Free Comic Book Day @ your library, show your Hawaii State Public Library card and receive a free comic book at eight O'ahu libraries; call your local library to see if they are participating and their hours of operation.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Deb Aoki and Jon Murakami sign "Slice of Life/The University of Diverse City," and her book "Bento Box," 9:30 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana, 949-7307; also noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

David Penhallow signs "The Story of Coco Palms Hotel," noon today, Borders, Pearlridge, 487-1818; also, noon Tuesday, Kaua'i Museum, Lihu'e, Kauai, (808) 245-6931; 2 p.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.

Leslie Lang signs "Exploring Historic Hilo," 6 p.m. Friday, Basically Books, Hilo, Big Island. (808) 961-0144.

Minako Ishii signs "Girl's Day/Boy's Day Flip Book," 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

FOR WRITERS

Honolulu Chapter of The National Writers Association meeting, with a manuscript critique, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders-Ward Centre; bring 10 copies of one manuscript, 5 pages or less. 988-8043.

Self-Publishing Workshop, presentation by Rich Budnick on the pros and cons of self-publishing, how to print, market and distribute your book, 10 a.m. Saturday, Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free. 395-1161.

Fiction Writing Workshop, Juliet S. Kono teaches how to look into your life and the lives of others to discover experiences from which to create plot and characters, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Volcano Village Art Center, Big Island; $60. (808) 967-8222.

Aloha Performing Arts Company seeks scripts of any length and on any subject for the Aug. 15-18 Original Play Festival. Plays chosen for the festival will be mounted as staged readings, with minimal rehearsal and simple technical presentation. Submit three copies of typewritten plays without author name (include a sperate cover sheet with author's name and contact information) to: APAC OPF XIV, P.O. Box 794, Kealakekua, HI 96750. Additional requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 21.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler Storytime, stories, fingerplays, song for children, 2-3 years, 10 a.m. Mondays, through April 23, 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.

Pre-School Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Waipahu Public Library's C.O. Andy Anderson Room. 675-0358.

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).

Preschool Craft & Storytime, 11 a.m. Tuesdays, 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.

Preschool Storytime, read-aloud stories, sing-along songs and playtime activities for ages 3-5, 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 23, Pearl City Public Library. 453-6566.

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

Pre-School Storytime, read aloud stories, sing-along songs and a simple craft for children, 3-5 years, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through April 25, Wahiawa Public Library. 622-6345.

Preschool Storytime, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Saturdays through April 28, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

Storytime and Activities, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and a craft, 10 a.m. Saturdays through May 26, Waialua Public Library; free. 637-8286.

Saturday Storytime, 11 a.m. Saturday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala (737-3323) and 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, Honolulu, HI 96802; fax 525-8055 islandlife@honoluluadvertiser.com, with "Lit Beat" in the subject line.