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Author signings

Fred Sterling: Author of "Kirael," noon-1 p.m. tomorrow, Borders, Waikele. Call 676-6699.

Steve Curry: Author of "Dancing the Waves," 7 p.m. Monday, Borders, Waikele. Call 988-6109.

Ian MacMillan: Author of "Exiles From Time: Stories of Hawaii," 7 p.m. next Friday, Barnes & Noble. Call 988-6109.

Readings

Hawaii Award for Literature winners: Cathy Song and Darrell Lum, 7 p.m. May 22, Cooper Center, Volcano Art Center, Big Island. Free. Register at 1-808-967-8222.

Miscellaneous

Bishop Museum Day: Borders, Ward, welcomes staff from the museum, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. tomorrow. Activities include: storytelling, 11 a.m.; paper airplane folding, 11:30 a.m.; all about rockets, noon; talking about stars, 1 p.m.; book signing with Sam Rhoads, 2 p.m.; Mars Sojourner Rover, 3 p.m.; and chances to win prizes throughout the day. Information, 848-4187.

Writing with senses: Glenda Anderson, owner of Designs International, speaks about aromas and using the five senses in writing, 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow, Aina Haina Library. For information, call Sally at 739-7722.

Workshops

"Further Empowered by the Pen": Tom Peek leads writing exercises that help students tap into their passions, obsessions and hopes to help their writing process, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 9, Volcano Art Center, Hawaii. Participants must have attended one of Peek's previous classes or have Peek's permission. Cost: $40. Registration required. Call (808) 967-8222.

Screenplays: Madeline Di Maggio teaches a hands-on class on how to develop an idea, structure a storyline and write a screenplay, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. May 16, June 20 and July 25, UH-Manoa Krauss Hall, Yukiyoshi Room. All types and levels of writing welcomed. Cost: $225 for all three days. Register at 956-7221.

Specials

"Makana Akamai": Friends of the Library is asking for book donations to help the library's book budget. A brochure of wanted books, is available by calling 536-4174. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

Contests

Children's stories: Children's Literature Hawaii is looking for writers 16 and older to enter their contest and win $75-$150. Entries must be no longer than 10 pages and must be aimed toward children ages infant through young adult. Stories can be fiction or non-fiction and retold legends are acceptable.

Judging will be based on appeal, originality, completeness, plausibility and style. Manuscripts must be clearly typed (approximately 250 words per page) and double-spaced on white paper. No illustrations. Name, title, address and phone number must be typed on a separate cover sheet. Entries must be unpublished and no entries will be returned. Entry fee: $5 per story. Make checks payable to Children's Literature Hawaii and mail to: CLH Story Contest Coordinator, Department of English, 1733 Donaghho Road, Honolulu 96822.

Winners will meet columnist Gwynne Spencer, June 13; and receive awards June 11. Deadline: May 20. Information, 956-7559.

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