SPECIAL EVENTS

"Chanted Hawaiian Poetry: A Worldview," lecture by Kalena Silva, professor of Hawaiian Studies at UH-Hilo, with poems and chants in different styles including prayer, honorific, game and dance, 2 p.m. Sunday, Volcano Art Center, Niaulani campus, Big Island; free, donations accepted. (808) 967-8222.

"Get at Clue@ Your Library," children's summer reading program at all 51 public libraries host a five-week program beginning Tuesday with participants encouraged to read one book each week for prizes and incentives. Visit you local library or www.librarieshawaii.org.

"YNK (You Never Know) @ Your Library," teen summer reading program at all 51 public libraries host a reading program beginning Tuesday for young adults (those entering grades 7-12 this fall) with participants encouraged to read one book each week. This year's theme highlights mysteries, crime and CSI-themed books. Visit you local library or www.librarieshawaii.org.

"Find New Leads @ Kapolei Library," adult summer reading program , Tuesday through July 14, with customers 19 and older encouraged to read or listen to fiction and non-fiction books, then filling out at book review form. Forms will be entered into a weekly drawing for gift cards to local stores and restaurants and a grand prize will be awarded at the end of the five-week program at Kapolei Library. 693-7050.

Talk Story Radio, weekly radio show, hosted by Jeff Gere, 5:30 p.m. Mondays on Hawaii Public Radio station KIPO 89.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays on KTUH 90.3 FM. This week: "Red Riding Ant" from David Novak, Willy Claflin, Tom Bristow and Lyn Ford. www.talkstoryradio.com.

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.

Youth Speaks Hawaii Monthly Slam, this month, "The David & Goliath Slam," doors open and teen poet sign-in at 3 p.m. Saturday, show begins at 3:30 p.m., The ARTS at Marks Garage. 521-2903.

BOOK SIGNINGS

Perle Besserman signs and discusses "A New Zen for Women," 10 a.m. today, Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana. 949-7307.

Thomas Holland, author of "One Drop of Blood," gives a presentation of forensic anthropology and signs his book, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Mililani Public Library's reference room; free. 627-7470.

Roberta Wong signs "Hawaiian Lei in Crochet," noon-1 p.m. Saturday, Hickham Exchange. 423-1304.

FOR WRITERS

How to Get Your Book Published in Hawai'i, one-day seminar presented by the Hawai'i Book Publisher's Association, with sessions on editing, design and production, sales, marketing and distribution, rewards and costs of publishing and keynote speaker, Lee Cataluna, from The Advertiser, speaking on "The Essence of Story in Conflict," 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday (on-site registration at 8:30 a.m.), UH-Manoa, Hawai'i Institute of Geophysics auditorium; $75, bring your own lunch. Register at 956-8400, www.outreach.hawaii.edu.

Windward Christian Writers Group, give and receive constructive criticism on works in progress, discuss writing from a Christian perspective and learn about publishing opportunities, 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, Faith Baptist Church, Kailua. 372-0274.

"Learn to Be Your Own Editor," two workshops with Darcy Pattison: strategies for strengthening fiction manuscripts on Nov. 2 and, on Nov. 3, she will work with picture-book writers; participants will do some advance preparation for the workshops; sponsored by The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators — Hawai'i; $120 for one day and $210 for two days with discounts for SCBWI members. Additional information and workshop locations: 373-9522, niuiki@hawaiiantel.net. Registration deadline is Friday.

Self-Publishing Workshop, Rich Budnick presents information on the advantages and disadvantages of self-publishing, 2-3 p.m. June 17, Kane'ohe Public Library; free. 233-5676.

READING GROUPS

Literature Readers Group, 7 p.m. Tuesday, Borders Ward Centre. 591-8995.

Borders Bestseller Reading Group, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Borders Waikele. 676-6699.

Contemporary Fiction Reading Group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Barnes & Noble, Kahala. 737-3323.

Romance Readers Anonymous, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Borders Waikele. 676-6699.

Romantic Borders Reading Group, 7 p.m. Thursday, Borders, Ward Centre. 591-8995.

FOR KEIKI

Pre-School Storytime, for ages 3-5, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays through July 10, Mililani Public Library. 627-7470.

Keiki Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays, Borders, Waikele. 676-6699.

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

Keiki Storytime, stories for ages 2-5, 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Kailua Public Library. 266-9911.

Children's Storytime, listen to stories and learn a simple craft, 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Kaimuki Public Library; for ages 3 and over. 733-8422.

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.