SPECIAL EVENTS

Let Reading Take You Over the Hedge! keiki reading incentive program, sponsored by Hawai'i public libraries and DreamWorks Animation, in conjunction with this coming Friday's opening of the movie "Over the Hedge," to encourage children to read a minimum of three books through May 26 for possible prizes and give-aways. Call your local library for details.

Bookfair to benefit Wai'anae High School, ask for a voucher when you buy a book and part of the proceeds will go to the school, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center. 949-7307.

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. www. hawaiipublicradio.org/alohashorts.htm.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio 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.

Booksale, large selection of cookbooks, travel, fiction, paperbacks, Bibles, Japanese manga, Chinese language books, videos and children's books, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Liliha Library; free admission. 587-7577.

Booksale, thousands of used books in every genre, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Revolution Books, Mo'ili'ili; free admission. 944-3106.

Dee Buckingham discusses her upcoming book on how WW II changed the lives of Hawai'i's women, 1 p.m. Saturday, Kapolei Public Library; free admission. 693-7050.

"Let's Talk About Karen Hesse," discussion led by Mark Lawhorn of Hesse's Newbery Award-winning book, "Out of the Dust," 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Hawai'i State Library's Children's Room, King and Punchbowl streets; free. 586-3510.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Monthly Slam, teen poets sign in at 3 p.m., slam starts at 3:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage; free. 521-2903.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Tom Moffatt signs "The Showman of the Pacific," 10-11 a.m. today, Hale Koa Exchange. 955-0060.

Ian MacMillan reads from and signs "The Seven Orchids," 7 p.m. Friday, Volcano Art Center, Ni'aulani campus, Big Island. (808) 967-7565.

Mellie Enos demonstrates her ribbon lei making techniques and signs "The Guide to Making Ribbon Lei," 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Ben Franklin Crafts, Market City. 735-4211.

Roberta Wong signs "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet" and "Fancy Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Craft Supply of Honolulu on King Street. 942-5044. Also, noon-2 p.m. Saturday, Ben Franklin Crafts, Market City. 735-4211.

Dayle Schear discusses and signs "An Angel Over the Airwaves," noon Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Laurie Ide signs "Money Lei Making in Hawai'i," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Native Books/Na Mea Hawai'i, Ward Warehouse. 596-8885.

Caroline Paul signs "East Wind, Rain," 2 p.m. Saturday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR WRITERS

Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Retreat led by James Rumford and sponsored by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, Oct. 20-21, Academy Art Center at Linekona; $175 ($160 society members). Registration deposit deadline is Saturday.

Book Publishing Workshop, Rich Budnick teaches how to attract a publisher, find an agent and sell your book while avoiding common mistakes, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Kapi'olani Community College; $40. Registration: 734-9211.

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 technical presentation. For requirements: (808) 322-9924. Postmark deadline is May 27.

FOR KEIKI

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), and Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana Center (949-7307).

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

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.

Play Mornings, independent playtime, for ages 2 and over, with educational games, 10 a.m. Thursdays, Kapolei Public Library. 693-7050.

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

Saturday Morning Storytime, with an appearance of Biscuit the Dog, 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.