Book sale to fund kid lit conference

Find a book for a bargain at the annual Children’s Literature Hawaii children’s book sale today in front of Kuykendall Hall Auditorium on the University of Hawaii-Manoa campus. Sale hours are 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Proceeds will go toward the nonprofit group’s conference on Maui, June 20, and on Oahu, June 21-23. Visit childrensliteraturehawaii.org.

Send Obon info to Today section

The summer Obon season honors the Buddhist tradition of commemorating family ancestors, who are said to return to this world to visit relatives. In Hawaii the colorful and lively festivals have become a must-do cultural event for residents and visitors alike, regardless of religious persuasion.

The Today section will publish its annual Obon calendar May 28. To list your event, email the dates, time, address, sponsor’s name and contact information to features@staradvertiser.com by May 21.