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My new friend, Wordsworth the Poet is now on Facebook!  Do you know the story of the mouse who expresses his creative juices through the art of poetry?  Have you ever heard the story of Wordsworth as told by Frances H. Kakugawa, or read the emotional tale of Wordsworth and his grandmother in Wordsworth Dances the Waltz? If you have and you’ve enjoyed his stories (and lyrical constructions) then you should definitely become a fan!  Wordsworth is currently looking for friends from every state in the USA.  He already has a friend in Alaska, so if you know anybody in the contiguous 48 who enjoys stanza-producing rodents, then tell them to check out Wordsworth’s Facebook page.

Are you a middle school student (grades 6-8) or have a child in middle school that enjoys writing?  Then check out the Hawaii Conservation Alliance for the annual My Hawai’i Story Project 2010.  For the past three years the “My Hawai‘i” Story Project, a middle school (6th-8th grade) environmental writing contest, has touched the lives of nearly 2,000 students throughout the state. The 25 poems, essays, and stories published in each year’s anthology engage the reader with inspiring, thoughtful, and diverse narratives.  Deadline for entries is March 11 at 5pm HST with winners to be announced on May 3rd.

Now on to the events:

Friday, February 5

• 10:00am – The “Biggest Book Sale” at Lihue Public Library from 10am – 4pm.  The Friends of Lihu‘e Library Spring Used Book Sale will feature thousands of printed volumes on an array of topics as well as selections of CDs, DVDs and video and audio tapes, states a release from the library.  More Info
• 07:00pm – Meet Clark Little, surf photographer and author of The Shorebreak Art of Clark Little at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s Art Auditorium.  Clark will have a 30-minute presentation that includes slideshow segments of North Shore waves set to music, in-water video footage of Clark capturing his images, older footage of Clark surfing Waimea Bay shorebreak, and insight from Clark on how he captures his stunning images. Q&A and book signing follows the presentation.  More info

Saturday, February 6

• 09:00am – The Friends of the Library, Kona (FOLK) will hold its next Book Sale on the lanai of the Kailua-Kona Library from 9am – 1pm.  Funds from sales help support the needs of Kona libraries.  More info
• 10:00am – It’s the first Saturday of the month, which means Bill’s Bookmobile will be open until 2pm.  Specials include: half price children’s books, cookbooks and hobbies books.  Romance novels and videos will be $5.00 per bag.  More info.
• 10:00am – The “Biggest Book Sale” at Lihue Public Library from 10am – 4pm.  The Friends of Lihu‘e Library Spring Used Book Sale will feature thousands of printed volumes on an array of topics as well as selections of CDs, DVDs and video and audio tapes, states a release from the library.  More Info
• 10:30am – Kapolei Public Library to host a workshop with the Romance Writers of America, Aloha Chapter.  Lynde Lakes, Leslee Ellenson, and Michael Little will talk about writing first chapters, read excerpts from their published works and works in progress, and invite questions. Visitors welcome!  More Info & Library page
• 11:00am – Valentine’s Day Storytime at Barnes & Noble Kahala Mall, Ala Moana and Lahaina.  Bring your lovebugs to our store for a special Storytime featuring The Legend of Lyla the Lovesick Ladybug and Valentine’s Day activities.  More info
• 11:00am – Book Signing event with Arnold Hiura, author of Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands at Borders Bookstore in Windward Mall.  More info
• 11:45am – “How to Start a Home Business,” a free informational program for adults, will be offered at the Hawaii State Library in the First Floor Reading Room.  More info
• 12:00pm – Adult Literacy Tutor Program Orientation at the Waipahu Civic Center by Waipahu Library.  Learn to be a one-on-one tutor. Call 537-6706 to register.
• 02:00pm – Percy Jackson Movie Release Party at Borders across the State (Ward Centre, Waikele, Pearlridge, Kaneohe, Kahului…)  Celebrate all things Percy Jackson with Borders at this very special Movie Release Party! Fans ages 7 to 14 will have a great time participating in Olympian Games, a Demi-God Debate, Percy trivia and more!  More Info
• 02:00pm – Book Signing event with Arnold Hiura, author of Kau Kau: Cuisine & Culture in the Hawaiian Islands at Borders Bookstore in Waikele.  More info
• 02:30pm – Best-selling Author Clear Englebert will Present ‘Hawaiian Feng Shui’ at Mililani Public Library. Englebert, author of Feng Shui for Hawaii (Watermark Publishing, 2008) will explain the different kinds of feng shui, the ancient Chinese system of placement and much more.  More info
• 03:00pm – Special Valentine Event with the author of the new book, In Love: Celebrating the Seasons of Intimate Relationship. Bring your special valentine to Basically Books on Saturday, February 6^th for a special Valentine’s event with poet Jack Adam Weber!  More Info
• 06:00pm – Free Talk: “Living with Whales Down Under” at the Wailea Beach Marriott Resort and Spa’s Lokelani Ballroom in Wailea.  Noted author of four books about whales, Greg Kaufman will give a dynamic multi-media presentation with book signing to follow.  More info

Sunday, February 7

• 10:00am – The “Biggest Book Sale” at Lihue Public Library from 10am – 2pm.  The Friends of Lihu‘e Library Spring Used Book Sale will feature thousands of printed volumes on an array of topics as well as selections of CDs, DVDs and video and audio tapes, states a release from the library.  More Info
• 10:0am – The Rev. Dr. Ruth L. Miller, author of “Unveiling Your Hidden Power” and interpreter of “The Master Key” and “The Science of Getting Rich,” will be speaking about “Discovering the Wisewoman Within” at the New Thought Center, Kealakekua, HI.  More info
• 02:30pm – Best-selling Author Clear Englebert will Present ‘Hawaiian Feng Shui’ at Kaneohe Public Library. Englebert, author of Feng Shui for Hawaii (Watermark Publishing, 2008) will explain the different kinds of feng shui, the ancient Chinese system of placement and much more.  More info
• 06:45pm – Super Women on Super Bowl Sunday!  Aloha Shorts records shows in honor of Women’s Stories at its next live taping on Sunday, February 7, in HPR’s intimate Atherton Performing Arts Studio. To reserve a seat at this frequently “sold-out” event, call the station during business hours at 955-8821. More info

Remember, all events listed above may be subject to change.  Please contact the venue beforehand if you plan on attending.  More events can be found on our Hawaii Book Blog Calendar.

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!

Photo credit: Booklines Hawaii, Hawaii Conservation Alliance