Literary Calendar

Spokane Poetry: Community Cover Slam - Competitive performance poetry. Poets have three minutes to present their original work without costumes, props or musical accompaniment. At this week’s slam poets are allowed to read poetry written by a Spokane poet. Written permission from original poet must be presented. 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. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; slam at 8 p.m. Monday, The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $5 to compete or audience member. (208) 340-2750.

Author Bonnie Gilbert - Presentation and discussion of “Building for War: The Epic Saga of the Civilian Contractors and Marines of Wake Island in World War II.” Books will be available to purchase, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Friends of the Post Falls Library. Tuesday, 6:30 p.m., Post Falls Library, 812 N. Spokane St., Post Falls. (208) 773-1506.

“Old MacDonald Had a Woodshop” Story Time and Craft - A take on a traditional song. If you have toy tools bring them along because there will be lots of tool noises during this story time. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

INWG Writers Meeting at Frankie Doodle’s - This month’s program will offer insight into self-publishing. Linda Bond will present “What, Where, When, How and Why: Print and Electronic Versions of Doing It Yourself.” Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Frankie Doodle’s, 30 E. Third Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Dan Butterworth - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Clouds of Lucca,” a poetry collection about diverse cultures and the unknown, laying bare the tension and beauty of the human experience. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Molly Gloss - Presenting “Falling From Horses.” In the book, 19-year-old ranch hand Bud Frazer takes off for Hollywood with his sights set on becoming a stunt rider in the movies. On the long bus ride south, Bud meets Lily Shaw, an outspoken young woman with her heart set on becoming a screenwriter. The two form a friendship that will carry them through their tumultuous days in Hollywood. Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, (208) 882-2669. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Joanna Luloff - Luloff served as a Peace Corps volunteer in Baddegama, Sri Lanka, before earning a Master’s of Fine Arts and doctorate. Algonquin Books published her first collection of short stories, “The Beach at Galle Road.” Her short stories have appeared in the Missouri Review, Confrontation, Memorious and New South. She is an assistant professor English at the University of Colorado, Denver. Part of the Gonzaga University Visiting Writers Series. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Gonzaga University, Cataldo Hall, Globe Room, 502 E. Boone Ave. Free. (509) 313-6681.

Author Sherry Jones - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Sharp Hook of Love,” a story about love’s power to transform and endure. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

NaNoWriMo Write -In - Bring your favorite notepad or laptop or use one of the library’s computers to work on your project. Staff will be on hand with a prompt or two just in case you need to smash some writer’s block. Saturday, 10 a.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

“T’was the Night Before Thanksgiving” Storytime and Craft - A school bus full of children go on a field trip to a turkey farm. Little do they suspect what is soon to happen to their new turkey friends. Can they save them before it’s too late? Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - Please bring seven to 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 D. J. Atwood - Book signing of his debut novel, “Lady of the Island,” a tale of love and crime. Saturday, noon-2 p.m., Barnes and Noble at Northtown Mall, 4750 N. Division St. (509) 482-4235.

Author Gail Ravet - The local author will sign copies of the book, “Heigh-Ho Purrzio!” Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Erin Jenkins - Signing of “Private Dick Diaries: Volume 2,” about the rules of investigating. Each story is based on the real life cases of private investigators. No names are given in these humorous tales, and some details are altered to protect the innocent and the guilty. Saturday, 2-4 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Dan Sisson - Presentation and discussion of “The American Revolution of 1800.” The professor and author provides the definitive window into key concepts that have formed the backdrop of America’s democracy: the nature of revolution, stewardship of power, liberty, and the ever-present danger of factions and tyranny. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Welcome: A Public Listening - A group of veterans dealing with post traumatic stress disorder present their stories to the Spokane community through works of music, visual and performance art. The result of a four-day retreat hosted by Warrior Songs that introduces veterans to multiple artistic mediums, this culminating event gives the public an opportunity to witness impactful art pieces and performances, all the while forming a support group and audience for veterans to share their stories through art. Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Unitarian Universalist Church, 4340 W. Fort George Wright Drive. Free. (518) 878-8579.