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It’s time…it’s time…it’s Book End Time!  Welcome to this week’s Book End, highlighting the weekend’s literary and library events here in Hawaii.

Book Crazy

If you’ve been following my Book Ends the last few weeks, you know I’ve been touting the abundance of book signing events going on that weekend.  Well, I should have kept my mouth shut because this weekend takes the cake.  I don’t think there’s any way this weekend can be topped in terms of literary events all in one three day span…but hey, I could be wrong!  There are a LOT of author related events going from Friday into Sunday.  All I can say is check out the schedule I’ve listed below and definitely help support our local authors and publishers by attending one of these great events.

Alu Like Literacy Fair + Daughters of Hawaii Book Day

Not only are there tons of book signing events, but Alu Like and the Daughters of Hawaii both had to have their major literary event on the exact same day!!!  Hawaii Book Blog will be extremely torn on Saturday, trying to figure out where we’re going to be and when.  The Alu Like Literacy Fair is a great event with all kinds of publishers and literacy organizations hosting booths, providing information, and selling books!  The Daughters of Hawaii Book Day is similar, with lots of entertainment, books on sale, authors present for book signings and much more!  For more information on these events, check out the timeline below (both are on Saturday and start at 10am).  Oh what to do….what to do….

Now on to the events…

Friday, November 19

• 10:30am – Enjoy ‘Sing Along With Uncle Wayne’ special event at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library.  “Uncle Wayne” Watkins will inspire children to get up and move with him as he strums his acoustic guitar and sings a variety of classic children’s songs, as well as his original music.  Ph. 831-6831 for more info.  Source
• 05:00pm – Petroglyphs From Hawaii Journal Author and Illustrator Lynn Cook joins photographer and author Linda Ching (A`o: Ten Years of Light) for book signing during Slow Art Friday in Downtown Honolulu.  5-8 pm at the Louis Pohl Gallery.  Source
• 06:00pm – Mark Ellman and guests will be signing Practice Aloha at Maui’s Baldwin House from 6pm – 8:30pm.  Source
• 06:00pm – University of Hawaii-Hilo’s “A Night in the Stacks 2010” fundraiser at the Edwin H. Mookini Library from 6-9pm.  Local artist and author Caren Loebel-Fried will talk about her art and books, including her soon-to-be-published Legend of the Gourd. She will also autograph books and demonstrate block printing techniques.  Also meet author Patsy Iwasaki; she’ll sign copies of her graphic novel Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story (our review).  More info

Saturday, November 20

• 10:00am – 5th Annual Book Day at Queen Emma Summer Palace from 10am – 4pm!  Go to Emmalani Hale on the Palace grounds for a 20% sale on books and meet local authors who will present to sign books and talk story.  A few of the confirmed local authors include Van James (Ancient Sites of Oahu) and Caren Loebel-Fried (Legend of the Gourd) from noon to 2pm.  Also, check out the revised, just published 2nd edition of the Dining with the Daughters, 2nd Helping cookbook . . . don’t miss out! FREE tours of the Palace from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. FREE admission, FREE parking! Enjoy light refreshments & entertainment by the Queen Emma Sumer Palace ‘Ukulele Club!  Source
• 10:00am – Get up for Alu Like’s 3rd Annual Kauikeaouli Literacy Fair, a festival to honor Kamehameha III and his vision for a literate nation.  This event brings in tons of publishers and literacy vendors in one setting, selling books and getting the word out on reading.  It will be at Alu Like’s headquarters on 458 Keawe Street.  Call 535.1354 for more information—the fair will go from 10am – 3pm.
• 10:00am – Book Signing event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Meet Goalie Coach Bob Barry for a Q&A and book signing for his book Winning Goalkeeper Training.  More info
• 10:00am – Special Saturday children’s story time at Barnes & Noble Lahaina (Maui).  More info
• 10:00am – Check out children’s story time at Borders in Pearlridge.  More info
• 11:00am – Book Signing and Bookmark Hand Printing event at Native Books / Na Mea Hawaii.  Meet author Lynn Cook w/ her journal style book, “Petroglyphs from Hawai`i Journal”, published by Bess Press and photorapher Linda Ching w/ her self-published photograph collection A`o: Ten Years of Light.  Shoppers will be invited to try hand printing a free petroglyph bookmark!  Visit Native Books HI for more information.
• 11:00am – Learn all about Alzheimer’s Disease at Hawaii Kai Public Library.  A free 90-minute informational presentation on Alzheimer’s Disease will be held in the Library’s Meeting Room.  For more information, call 397-5833
• 11:00am – Major Mutual Publishing/BeachHouse Publishing Book Reading/Signing Extravaganza at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Call 949-7307 for more information.  The following authors/illustrators will be involved:
  • Author Katie Grove-Velasquez, Nai’a to the Rescue (reading and signing)
  • Illustrator Ruth Moen, Lio the Carousel Horse (reading and signing)
  • Author Mary Braffet, Maile and the Huli Hula Chicken (reading and signing)
  • Author Laurie Ide and designer Karley Ide, Sea Life Origami
  • Author Mary Kate Wright, Lucy and Lilo Help the Honu
  • Author Leslie Hayashi and illustrator Kathleen Wong Bishop, Celebrating Holidays in Hawai’i
• 11:00am – Chef Tylun Pang will be signing his new cookbook, What Maui Likes to Eat, at Costco Maui.  Source
• 11:30am – A Celebration of Andrew Carnegie’s 175th Birthday will be observed at the Hawaii State Library.  The celebration will feature entertainment provided by the Caledonian Society, a non-profit educational and cultural organization founded to further interest in Scotland, the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (Hawaii Branch), and the Celtic Pipes and Drums of Hawaii. In addition, there will be balloons for the keiki and light refreshments. This 30-minute program is suitable for all ages.   For more information, please call the Library’s Language, Literature & History Section at 586-3499.
• 12:00pm – Book Signing Event at Borders in Ward Centre.  Meet author Patsy Iwasaki and manga illustrator Avery Berido as they sign copies of their new graphic novel Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story (read our review here).  Call 591-8995 for more info.  Source
• 12:45pm – A Strange and Untimely Alphabet Revealed Through Line: Drawing Inspiration from Edward Gorey’s ‘The Gashlycrumb Tinies’ will be presented at the Hawaii State Library’s First Floor Reading Room.   Shannon Leitch, Curatorial Graduate Assistant, University of Hawaii Art Gallery; will teach participants how to construct an alphabet book, and to draw Gorey-esque figures using crosshatching.  Reveal your own dark and unexpected tale.  Call 586-3510 for more info.
• 02:00pm – Check out “Smart Moves” at Kailua-Kona Public Library. This experiential presentation will give participants valuable and simple tools to reduce stress and increase creativity, learning and remembrance for a lifetime.  Carla Hannaford, PhD, biologist, author, and educator will present current scientific research around brain and heart function as well as the importance of music and play in keeping us healthy and growing.  More info
• 02:00pm – Book Signing Event at Borders in Ward Centre.  Meet author Leslie Ann Hayashi and illustrator Kathleen Wong Bishop as they sign their new book Celebrating Holidays in Hawai’i.  Call 591-8995 for more info.  Source
• 02:30pm – Double Author Signing event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Come meet and speak with Patsy Iwasaki, the author of a new graphic novel Hamakua Hero: A True Plantation Story and Tony Clapes the author of new graphic novel Tropica (read our review of both here).  Info for this event is here and here.
• 03:00pm – Feng Feng Hutchins will be signing copies of her children’s book Plenty Saimin (read our review here) at Borders in Waikele.  Call 676.6699 to confirm and for more info.  Source
• 07:00pm – Book Launch Event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana!  Join author Alexei Melnick as he launches his brand new book, Tweakerville, a shockingly powerful novel about Jesse, just 17, that that takes place in Hawaii and pulls us into the world of crystal meth (read our review here).  More info

Sunday, November 21

• 11:00am – Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall.  Meet Mary Braffet as she signs copies of her new children’s book Maile and the Huli Hula Chicken (you can read our review here).  Support our local authors!  More info
• 12:00pm – Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Meet author Van James who will be available to sign his book Ancient Sites of O’ahu: A Guide to Hawaiian Archaeological Places of Interest, and answer questions about touring ancient sites.  More info
• 12:00pm – Book Signing Event at Borders in Ward Centre.  Meet author Betty Shimabukuro as she signs copies of her latest cookbooks By Request 2 (read our review here) and Hawaii’s Holiday Cookbook.  Call 591-8995 for more info.  Source
• 12:00pm – Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall!  Come and see author Leslie Ann Hayashi and illustrator Kathy Bishop as they sign copies of their latest book Celebrating the Holidays in Hawai’i.  More info
• 12:00pm – Feng Feng Hutchins will be signing copies of her children’s book Plenty Saimin (read our review here) at Waimea Valley on the North Shore.  59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Hale’iwa.  Source
• 01:00pm – Book Signing Event at Borders in Ward Centre.  Photographer/Author Linda Ching will be avialable to talk about and sign her new book A’o, Ten Years of Light.  Call 591-8995 for more info.  Source
• 02:00pm – Book Signing Event at Barnes & Noble Ala Moana.  Meet author Betty Ann Shimabukuro as she will be available to sign copies of her new cookbook By Request 2 (read our review here) and Hawaii’s Holiday Cookbook.  More info
• 03:00pm – Leslie Ann Hayashi and Kathleen Wong Bishop will be signing their newest children’s book, Celebrating Holidays in Hawai‘i, at Borders Waikele.  Source
• 06:00pm – A special Macy’s Night event. Join us for special book signings: By Request 2, Lucy and Lilo Save the Honu, Celebrating Holidays in Hawai‘i, and Lio the Carousel Horse. Source

Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change.  Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending.  We encourage you to click on the links that are included with the events in the timeline above.  More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Events Calendar.  You can also keep up with events through us on Twitter by following @HawaiiBookBlog.

If you have an event you would like us to help promote, please leave us a comment here or e-mail me at aalba@hawaiibookblog[dot]com.  Replace the [dot] with a ‘.’ when you compose the message.  Mahalo and have a great weekend!