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Author appearances

Nina Savenko: Author of "To Put Inspired Fingers on Living Strings," 7 p.m. today, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Megan McKenna: Author of "Not Counting Women and Children," tomorrow, noon at Borders, Waikele, call 676-6699; and 2 p.m. at Borders, Ward, call 591-8995.

Tom Moffatt: Signs his book titled "Uncle Tom's Rock 'n Roll Scrapbook: Five Decades of Musical Memories in Hawaii," 4 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Ward. Call 591-8995.

Happy Birthday Shakespeare: Shakespeare on Sunday Troupe celebrates with performances of several scenes, 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble. Call 737-3323.

Miscellaneous

"Tsunami Awareness Day": Tsunami storytime features winning essays from children who interviewed tsunami survivors, 11 a.m. Sunday, Borders, Waikele. Also, entertainment by Gordon Freitas, 2 p.m.; discussion on tsunamis with Daniel Walker and Bill Horvath, 3-4 p.m.; and poetry reading by Juliet Kono, 4 p.m. Call 676-6699.

"Crafting Your Vision": National League of American Pen Women's Biennial Writers' Conference, April 25, Hawaii Pacific University, Windward Campus. Cost: $55 (includes continental breakfast and full lunch). Register by Wednesday. Information: call Barbara Peterson, 373-1038; or Vera Williams, 638-7546.

"Poets in the Bud": Celebration honors National Poetry Month in April. Events at Borders, Ward: College students share and interact with children through keiki poetry readings, 11 a.m. noon, Saturdays in April; "budding poets" features children up through high school reading their pieces, 7 p.m. Wednesday; and distribution of poetry postcards with poems by Hawaii children. Keiki can also participate in Border's "Second Annual Keiki Poetry Contest." Each child may submit up to three poems. Rules and entry forms available in the store. All events are free. Call Leigh Dooley, 734-9703, or Libby Young, 251-8212.

Recycled book fair: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 26, New Day Books, 109 Hekili St. Donations may be dropped off before Wednesday. Call Sallie Lau, 263-4746, or Kay Stevens, 262-4272.

"Growing A Reader": Roberta Goodman teaches adults how to encourage and build children's reading skill at ages 4-6, 6:30 p.m. Thursday Liliha Public Library. A video, "Feed Me A Story" which covers patience-building, phonics helpers and other topics, will be shown. Advance registration required. Free. Call 587-7577.