Lit Beat
Advertiser Staff
SPECIAL
The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators — Hawai'i chapter holds its annual conference, featuring presentations by novelist Graham Salisbury, picture-book illustrator LeUyen Pham and picture-book author Marion Coste; 7-9 p.m. Feb. 29, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. March 1; Harris United Methodist Church; $120 ($90 for SCBWI members); registration deadline Feb. 22; registration: 295-2866, elizabethpaints@yahoo.com.
"Puppet Times with Christy Lipps," the puppeteer brings children's stories, finger plays and songs to life; 10:30 a.m.; Feb. 22; Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library; free; 831-6831.
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 SIGNINGS
Barnes & Noble, Kahala Mall, 737-3323:
Borders, Pearlridge, 487-1818:
Borders, Waikele, 676-6699:
Borders, Windward Mall, 235-8789:
FOR WRITERS
"Writing for Power, Heart and Vision," weekend retreat with exercises, group discussions and friendly reading of work, open to all genres and skill levels; 5 p.m. Feb. 22 to 3 p.m. Feb. 24; Volcano Art Center, Volcano Village, Big Island; $225 for retreat, $355 for retreat plus two nights' lodging (financial aid available); registration: 808-967-8222, www.volcanoartcenter.org.
Writing retreat, beginning and experienced writers meet, write and respond to each other's pieces; 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m.; Feb. 23; Windward Community College, Hale Na'auao 146; $5; bring writing materials and lunch; registration: 235-7433.
FOR KEIKI
Toddler time story time, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and rhymes, for babies to toddlers up to age 3; 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays; state library; free; 586-3510.
Keiki story time, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, finger plays and a simple craft, for ages 3 and older; 1010:45 a.m. Mondays and Thursdays; Kapolei Public Library; free; 693-7050.
Preschool story time, stories read aloud, sing-alongs and playtime activities; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; Waipahu Public Library; free; 675-0358.
Keiki story time; 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays and 11 a.m. Saturdays; Borders, Waikele; free; 676-6699.
Preschool craft & story time; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Kahala; free; 737-3323.
Preschool craft & story time; 11 a.m. Tuesdays and Saturdays; Barnes & Noble, Ala Moana; free; 949-7307.
Read Me a Story, books read by volunteer storytellers for 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.
Preschool story time, stories read aloud, sing-alongs, rhymes and a simple craft for children ages 2-5; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Hawai'i Kai Public Library; free; 397-5833.
Keiki story time, stories, songs, sing-alongs and other activities; 1010:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Kahuku Public & School Library; free; 293-8935.
Keiki story time; 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Borders, Ward Centre; free; 591-8995.
Keiki story time, stories read aloud, finger plays and occasional crafts for ages 2-5; 11 a.m. Wednesdays; Kailua Public Library; free; 266-9911.
Children's story time; 3 p.m.; third Thursday of the month through May; Kalihi-Palama Public Library; free; 832-3466.
Preschool story time, 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.
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.
