Literary Calendar

Palouse Country Cowboy Poets - Performances by poets Orvil Sears, Darleane Norskog, J.B. Barber and Dave Nordquist along with musicians Dave Fulfs, Lee Hadwiger, Donna Gwinn and Bodie Dominguez. Today, 2 p.m., Dahmen Barn, 419 N. Park Way, Uniontown. $8. (509) 229-3414.

Spokane Poetry Slam - Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry. Poets will be given three minutes to present their original work without costumes, props or musical accompaniment. Audience judges chosen at random score the poem and the highest cumulative score after two rounds of poetry wins the $50 grand prize. This is loud and raucous, and audience participation is highly encouraged. Content is not censored. Monday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $5 to compete or audience member. (208) 340-2750.

Author Sarah Remy - Reading, discussion and signing of “Stonehill Downs.” In this fantasy story, Mal and Avani are struggling to keep evil from overwhelming the kingdom. But will their innate magic be enough? Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“I Don’t Want to Be a Frog” Storytime - Have you ever wanted to be someone else, but then decided it was pretty great just being yourself? Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Inland Northwest Writer’s Guild - Join other writers to share ideas and learn the latest news from the publishing industry. All writers are welcome. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Dawn Richard, author of the “May List Mystery” series, will speak on developing strong characterization in your writing. Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 262-4833.

(Canceled) Author Jack Fitterer - Reading, discussion and signing of “How to Make a Profit Every Day.” Learn how to improve profit margins and have your questions answered by the CEO of the Pacific Institute Inc. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“Rise Up Singing” - Features local spoken word and musical performers to kick off the Peace & Economic Justice Action Conference. Performances include musical comedian Michael Glatzmaier, musical talent by Lucas Brookbank Brown, the art of belly dancing by Paloma Skye and Nicole Richardson, spoken word by Diamond Young and Josh Pearce, and improvised comedy by The Blue Door Theatre. Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (509) 838-7870.

Author Jan Martinez - The founder of Christ Kitchen will offer a reading, discussion and signing of “Christ Kitchen: Loving Women out of Poverty.” The book provides a practical and replicable example of how Christ-based mentoring and job training can help overcome poverty. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“A Violin for Elva” Storytime - This story shows that it is never too late to try something new, or reach for those dreams you have put aside. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Mike Blackbird - Signing with the local author who lost his brother at a young age. The book is a tale of a life lived to the fullest and filled with joy and love. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

“The Wolf of Britannia, Part I” - Book signing of historical novel set in first century A.D. Britain, and is the historical prequel to the best-selling, “The Sign of the Eagle.” Saturday, 3 p.m., Hastings, 2230 W. Pullman Road, Moscow. Free. (208) 882-8912.

The Writers Competition - The Coeur d’Alene Library is looking for writers of fiction and nonfiction prose to submit up to two entries of up to 2,000 words for it 27th Writers Competition. Entry forms, rules and a guide to creating an entry are available by visiting the library, by email to dtownsend@cdalibrary.org, or by sending a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Writers Competition, Coeur d’Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814-4012. The deadline for entries is March 31. For more information, contact (208) 769-2315 ext. 426 or dtownsend@cdalibrary.org.