Literary Calendar

BootSlam – BootSlam, presented by Spokane Poetry Slam, is competitive performance poetry. Open to competitors of all skill levels. Poets have three minutes per round to present their original work, which is judged by five audience members. The poet with the highest cumulative score after two rounds wins the $50 prize. This is the last chance for poets to qualify for the Spokane Poetry Slam Finals. 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.

Author Kelly Jones - Signing her latest novel, “Lost and Found in Prague.” Tuesday, 3 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Hastings, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464; and Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League - Beth Camp, Spokane historical fiction author and 2014 Quarter Finalist in the Amazon Breakout Novel competition, will lead a workshop, “Building My Writer’s Toolkit,” with a focus on writing goals in three key areas: improving writing skills, building audience, and setting up a marketing plan. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

Well-Read Morning Book Club - Discussing “The First Person You Must Lead is You” by Rebecca Halstead. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Monkey and Duck Quack Up Storytime - Monkey wants to enter a rhyming contest with his friend Duck and win a cruise. Unfortunately, in response to Monkey’s very nifty rhymes, all Duck has to offer is “quack.” How will they ever win the contest? Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Happier Hour and Moose Tales Storytime - Wednesdays, 4-6 p.m., with beverage specials for adults and storytime at 4:30 p.m. for children. This week’s storytime is “Spring is Here,” about fun times in the garden with flowers and friends. Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Author Marie Houzelle - Reading, discussion and signing of “Tita,” a coming-of-age novel set in 1950s France. Join the author for a night exploring the joys of French literature. Houzelle will tell stories of Paris sure to inspire wanderlust. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Friends of the Medical Lake Library Book Sale – Pay what you can to support various library programs, activities and services. Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Medical Lake Library, 321 E. Herb St., Medical Lake. (509) 893-8330.

“The Wolf of Britannia, Part I” – Author Jess Steven Hughes will sing copies of the historical novel set in first century A.D. Britain, a prequel to “The Sign of the Eagle.” Friday, 3 p.m., Shadle Hastings, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008; and Saturday, 1 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Hastings, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464.

Author Sarah Hulse - Presents her debut novel, “Black River,” set in Montana. Friday, 6-7:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Kenn Nesbitt Storytime and Signing - Nesbitt will read from his books and introduce his newest title, “Bigfoot is Missing,” which he created along with the former children’s poet laureate, Patrick J. Lewis. He will sign his books following storytime. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - A writers’ support/critique group, open to anyone with an interest in writing fiction. Meets the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, noon-4 p.m. Participants should bring five to 10 pages to read aloud and six to eight copies for others to read along and critique. Saturday, noon, Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

KPBX Kids’ Concert with Western Reunion - Step back in time to the Old West and enjoy the music of Western Reunion. The four-piece band plays a variety of original cowboy songs and western swing numbers, along with a special breed of poetry written by the cowboys. Saturday, 1-2 p.m., Bing Crosby Theater, 901 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 328-5729.

Author Michael Koep - Koep will sign book one of his Newirth Mythology trilogy and talk to fans about book two, due out in June. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - 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. (509) 838-0206.