Literary calendar

BootSlam - BootSlam is competitive performance poetry presented by Spokane Poetry Slam. Poets have three minutes per round to present their original work, which is judged by five audience members chosen at random. The poet with the highest cumulative score after two rounds wins the $50 prize. Content is not censored. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; slam at 7:30 p.m. Today, Boots Bakery, 24 W. Main Ave. $5/to compete and suggested audience donation. (509) 703-7223.

Auntie’s Morning Book Group - Discussion of “Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy” by John Le Carre. Tuesday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Auntie’s Evening Book Group - Discussion of “The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry” by Gabrielle Zevin. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Matt Prescott, author of “Temperance,” will speak about this first book in a series. This gritty Western is set in Wallace, Idaho. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

Author Michael B. Koep - Reading and book signing of the second installment of the Newirth Mythology: “Leaves of Fire.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Lee Pitts - U.S. Army veteran and local author discusses the action-adventure series he co-wrote with his childhood friend and fellow veteran Ronald Beach called “The Dawn of Redemption.” Pitts will be available to answer questions and talk more about the series. Thursday, 6 p.m., Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. (509) 893-8300.

Author Bill Yates - Reading, discussion and signing of his new book of poetry, “Dreams Rewritten.” Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Urban Poets Society - This is a new group on Spokane’s poetry scene. Come celebrate the inaugural night of spoken-word and support local poets, or offer your own performance. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - A support/critique group for writers, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. No memoirs, nonfiction, poetry, etc. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

“Jack the Cat Burglar” - Author Judy Waring reads from her just-released children’s book, “Jack the Cat Burglar and His PURRty True Tale,” the story of the Weatherby family, who find items on their front and back porch day after day after day. Finally, the Weatherbys decide they have to find out who is leaving all that stuff for them every night. The book’s illustrator, Carol Muzik, will also be in attendance. Saturday, 2-3 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 664-0464.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - Presented by Spokane Poetry Slam. This is a poetry, writing, performance, and spoken word workshop open to poets and writers of all backgrounds and skill levels. No prior experience is necessary, and you don’t need to bring anything you’ve already written. Workshop leaders provide writing prompts and a supportive environment to help you grow as a writer, reader and performer. Content and language are not censored. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Stephanie Oakes - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Sacred Lies of Minnow Bly.” Minnow Bly is a 17-year-old girl who has had everything taken from her: her family, her childhood and even her hands. But will she partner with the FBI to help bring down the cult that has stolen everything from her, even if it means sharing all her secrets? Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.