SPECIAL EVENT

"HOW TO WRITE AND SELF-PUBLISH YOUR BOOK IN 90 DAYS," a workshop sponsored by Light Books Publishing, 1-4 p.m. Aug. 24, Ala Moana Hotel, Plumeria Room; $125 (in advance), $150 (at door); 256-0813.

"SPROUTS AND WHEAT - GREAT TO EAT!" with local chef Janet Simmons; 6:30 p.m. Aug. 26; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

"BOOKZILLA," books, CDs, records, DVDs, video and audiobooks sale (most $1); 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 30; Kaimuki Public Library; free; 733-8422.

"WORDS ABOUT ME," readings from young authors to benefit Children's Literacy Programs in Hawai'i, part of the Kids Talk Story program presented by The Learning for a Lifetime Foundation, Inc.; 4 p.m. Sept. 18; Wai'oli Tea Room, Manoa; $45; www.kidstalkstory.com.

"NINE IS THE NEW LUCKY NUMBER," The Friends of Waialua Library will showcase nine Hawai'i artists, all of whom either live, work or have lived on the North Shore; through Oct. 31; Waialua Public Library; free; 637-8286.

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

"Talk Story Radio," weekly radio show hosted by Jeff Gere; 5:30 p.m. Mondays; broadcast on KTUH 90.3 FM, 7 p.m. Thursdays; www.talkstoryradio.com.

BOOK SIGNING

ELLIE CROWE will sign copies of her book, "Surfer of the Century, the Life of Duke Kahanamoku" as part of the Duke's OceanFest; 2-4 p.m. Aug. 24, Outrigger Waikiki on the Beach Hotel, second-floor lobby; free; 396-8410,

VICTORIA KNEUBUHL will sign her book "Murder Cast a Shadow"; 2 p.m. Aug. 24; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

ROBERT "KIM" BINGHAM SR. will sign copies of his book "Courageous Dissent: How Harry Bingham Defied His Government to Save Lives"; 6-8 p.m. Aug. 27; Mission Houses Museum, Library Reading Room; reservations: 531-0481, ext. 711.

FOR KEIKI

Toddler time storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Mililani Public Library; free; 627-7470.

Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for children 12 and younger and their parents; 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; Honolulu Academy of Arts; free for children, included with $7 admission for parents; 532-8700.

FALL STORYTIMES, sing-alongs and other activities, for ages 3 and older with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 19; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

Keiki storytime, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.

Keiki storytimE, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.

Keiki storytime, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.

Preschool storytime, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5; 4 p.m. Wednesdays; Waikiki-Kapahulu Public Library; free; 733-8488.

PRESCHOOL STORYTIME, stories read aloud, sing-along songs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3-5 with a parent or caregiver; 10 a.m. Thursdays through Dec. 18; Wai'anae Public Library; free; 697-7868.

PRESCHOOL PLAYTIME, for ages 3 and older; 10:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.

FALL PUZZLETIMES, with educational board puzzles, storytime, songs, fingerplays and activities, for ages 1 1/2 to 3, with a parent or caregiver; 9:30 a.m. Thursdays through Nov. 21; Pearl City Public Library; free; 453-6566.

SATURDAY STORYTIME, for ages 3 and older, accompanied by a parent or caregiver; 10:30-11 a.m. Saturdays; Hawai'i State Library; free; 586-3510.

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.