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Read All About It presents news and notices about Hawaii's literary scene. Send items -- at least two weeks in advance of publication date -- to Read All About It, P.O. Box 3080, Honolulu, Hawaii 96802.

AUTHOR SIGNINGS

Sam Choy

732-1709

Book signings tomorrow, 10:30-11:30 a.m., at Waldenbooks/Hilo; noon-1:30 p.m. at Walmart/Hilo.

MISCELLANEOUS

Writers needed

For anthology of single women's personal experiences depicting how strong they are or have become. Women can be divorced, widowed or never married. For information, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Dianne Lorang, The Write Help, 7485 S. Washington Circle, Littleton, Colo. 80122; or e-mail her at mdmbe@ worldnet.att.net, or connect to http://home. att.net/~mdmbe.

"Makana Akamai"

536-4174

Friends of the Library needs book donations to help the library's book budget. Call to obtain a brochure listing books wanted. The books listed are selected by the library staff to expand the library's collection and provide requested materials. Books may be donated to a favorite library.

CONTINUING

African American Literary Book Group

1132 Bishop St., Suite 1404; 528-5037

Group discusses fiction and nonfiction African literature, 6:30-8:30 p.m. the second and fourth Monday of every month. Call to confirm attendance and book title.

"Anne of Green Gables Society"

Call (902) 436-7329 or fax (902) 436-1787

New group focuses on "Anne," Prince Edward Island and the writings and life of L.M. Montgomery. For more information write to: Anne of Green Gables Society, c/o George Campbell, Avonlea, Prince Edward Island, Canada, COB 1M0.

Crafts and stories

Barnes and Noble, 737-3323

10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Get in touch with your creative side

678-0561

Two groups are studying books by Julia Cameron, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, one group will discuss "Artist Way"; on Thursdays, another group will discuss "The Vein of Gold." Call Sue for locations.

Honolulu Chapter of the National Writers Association

Manoa Gardens, 845-9585

7 p.m., second Tuesdays of each month, 2790 Kahaloa Drive. Manuscript critique too.

Literature Readers Group

Borders, Ward; 591-8995

7 p.m. second Tuesday of each month.

Online fun

(212) 414-6157

Barnes and Noble author chat group at barnesandnoble.com and barnesandnoble@aol (keyword: bn). Call Elke Villa or e-mail her at evilla @bn.com.

Open mic

Barnes & Noble, 737-3323

Poets and writers welcomed to share their works, 7 p.m. third Friday of each month.

Professional Writers Group of Hawaii

941-1768

4-6 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays of each month. Call Susan.

Romance Readers Anonymous

Borders, Waikele; 676-6699

6:30 p.m. second Thursday of each month.

Romance Readers Group

Borders, Ward; 591-8995

7 p.m. last Tuesday of each month

Science and Fantasy Fiction Reading Group

Borders, Ward; 591-8995

7 p.m. last Wednesday of each month.

Writers Support Group

Borders, Waikele; 676-6699

2 p.m. first Friday of each month

CONTESTS

The Bards of Burbank

www.freecontest.com

Free poetry contest with a $1,000 grand prize. Entry deadline is May 10. Entries can be any subject, any style, 21 lines or less. Send to: Free Potery Contest, 2219 W Olive Ave., Suite 250, Burbank, CA 91506. Or, enter online.

New Jersey Rainbow Poets

www.freecontest.com

Religious poetry sought. Send one poem, any subject or style with a spiritual inference to: Free Poetry Contest, 103 N. Wood Ave., Suite 70, Linden, NJ 07036.

Winners notified by end of September, and will be invited for free publication. All entrants will receive a winner's list.

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