SPECIAL EVENTS

Library Book Sale, all fiction 50 cents each plus others at reduced prices, sponsored by Friends of the Pearl City Library, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. today, Pearl City Public Library; free admission. 453-6566.

Aloha Shorts, weekly radio show with readings of short stories by local authors, 5 p.m. Mondays, on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 with host Cedric Yamanaka. This week, Lee Cataluna reads additional material from her book of short stories "Folks You Meet at Longs." www.hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

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.

"Believing the Fiction/Forgetting the Real," lecture by writer in residence, Achy Obejas, noon-1:15 p.m. Thursday, UH-Manoa's Henke Hall, Room 325; part of the Brown Bag Biography series; free. 956-3774.

50th anniversary of Howl, celebration of the publication and reading of Allan Ginzberg's beat poetry classic, 3:30 p.m. Friday, Revolution Books. 944-3106.

Teachers' Wish List Kickoff, book signings by local authors, musical entertainment, CD autograph sessions, storytelling by Wally Amos, prizes, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Windward Mall stage, sponsored by Borders Express, Windward Mall; free. 235-8044.

Scare Your Socks Off, ghost storytelling contest, 6 p.m. Saturday, Church of the Crossroads, with a pre-contest haunted Gypsy Camp at 5 p.m., part of Discover Mo'ili'ili Day; $3 adult and $1 children entry fee with prizes for all participants with cash prizes for winners; spectators admitted for free. 943-0371.

Cafe One Puka Puka Fundraiser, used book and homemade baked goods sale and talk story with members of the battalion about their World War II experiences, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-noon Oct. 9, 100th Infantry Battalion Veterans Clubhouse, 520 Kamoku St. (near Iolani School and Kapi'olani Boulevard); free admission, proceeds from sales to benefit the clubhouse. 946-0272.

SIGNINGS/READINGS

Rosia Romiro an Kawohi Tasivi sign "Hawaiian Scrapbooking, Vol. 1: Floral Designs," noon today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995. Also, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday at the Rubber Stamp and Scrapbook Expo at Blasidell Center's Hawai'i rooms.

Nona Beamer discusses and signs her children's book, "Pua Polu: The Pretty Blue Hawaiian Flower," 2 p.m. today, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Bella Finau-Faumuina and Delia Parker-Ulima launch and sign their book, "Island Memories," and offer a workshop on scrapbooking, 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885. Also, signing 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Bestsellers, Bishop Square, 528-2378 and noon-1 p.m. Ben Franklin Crafts, Pearl City, 455-1909.

John-Robert Coleman signs "Pearl Drops of Aloha," 5-9:30 p.m. Friday, Tea at 1024. 521-9596.

FOR WRITERS

The Honolulu Chapter of The National Writers Association meeting with guest speaker John Frederick, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall. 845-9585.

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 a 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 2006 issue. Guidelines: 956-3030, hireview@hawaii.edu. Deadline is Dec. 31.

FOR KEIKI

Exhibit of Children's Science Books, more than 200 titles from top book publishers, through Oct. 19, Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library. 831-6831.

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.

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