Literary Calendar

BootSlam - BootSlam is a competitive poetry slam open to poets and audiences of all ages. Poets have three minutes per round to present their original work without costumes, props, or musical accompaniment. Five judges, chosen at random, judge the work on a numeric scale, and the poet with the highest cumulative score after two rounds wins. Spokane Poetry Slam does not censor for content. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; slam at 7:30 p.m. Today, Boots Bakery, 24 W Main Ave. $5/competitors; $5/suggested donation for audience. (509) 703-7223.

“10 Little Fingers and 10 Little Toes” Storytime and Craft - A story of acceptance and uniqueness that even the youngest will enjoy. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 796-2180.

Food For Thought Book Club - Presented in partnership with the Inland Northwest Food Network. Discussion of “The Science of Cooking” by Peter Barham, understanding the chemistry and physics of cooking should lead to improvements in the kitchen. Wednesday, 6 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, Gozzer Room, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Blurt! and Blather Open Mic - All ages open mic hosted by Davy Nguyen. Join in by listening and or reading poetry. This is a safe space for people to share their poetry about anything and everything that they want. Poems and poets will not be censored for content. Thursday, 6 p.m., Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main. Free admission. (303) 667-0087.

Open Mic Night - Debut event for Millennial Meetups, focusing on people in their 20s and 30s. Sign-ups will begin at 5:45 p.m. in the Community Room. Share a song, a poem, your writing, your stand-up routine, etc. The library will provide microphones, an audio hookup, coffee and other refreshments. Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 769-2315.

Author Wayne Manis - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Street Agent,” about the author’s experiences as a team leader of an FBI SWAT Team. The book is filled with 28 years worth of tales of bank robbers, the Mafia, white supremacists and terrorists at home and abroad. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie Jannie Storytime - Auntie Jannie will have stories to share and fun to spare. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Please bring seven-eight copies of a chapter/manuscript of no more than 10 pages each. Review of fiction only, including novels and short stories. Please no memoirs, poetry, children’s books or any form of nonfiction. Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

Author J. M. Kerbs - Signing of “Deep,” the first in a series about an orphaned girl who finds herself among a mismatched crew aboard a ship. The book charts the ups and downs of love, friendship, and an uncertain past in this coming-of-age tale. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Wordwright’s Poetry Workshop - A poetry workshop organized by Spokane Poetry Slam and hosted by Isaac Grambo. Anyone with an interest in writing, poetry, or spoken word is welcome to attend. Content and language are not censored. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Janene Loucks - Signing of the local author’s first two books, “Two Minutes” and “Two Minutes Revealed.” Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.