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.

“The Troublemaker” Storytime and Craft - In this endearing story, meet a little brother who is a troublemaker. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Kris Runberg Smith – The writer presents a program on her book, “Wild Place: A History of Priest Lake, Idaho,” including photos of the historic community. Thursday, 7 p.m., Coeur d’Alene Library, 702 E. Front Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 769-2315.

“Bust It Like A Mule” Release - Author Caleb Mannan and musical crew come to Spokane for dramatic readings and original American music. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Frederick “Fritz” Trapnell Jr. - Book signing of “Harnessing the Sky,” the story of Vice Admiral Frederick Trapnell, a U.S. Navy’s aviation pioneer, who has been called the godfather of modern naval aviation. Friday, noon-3 p.m., Barnes and Noble at NorthTown Mall, 4750 N. Division St. (509) 482-4235.

3 Minute Mic - Poetry open mic. “Remember the Word” featured reader is author Sharma Shields. Open mic participants can share up to three minutes worth of poetry. Content is never censored. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Bernice Gets Carried Away” Storytime and Craft - Ever feel left-out and alone? Come hear Bernice’s story and find out how some problems are not so big after all. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, Children’s Section, 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. Meets the second and fourth Saturday of each month, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.

Author Dan Geimenhart - Signing at noon followed by a reading at 1 p.m. of “The Honest Truth,” the story of a boy who is sick and tired of being sick. Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Bill Sansom - Book signing of “Not Looking To Die and Other Tales of the Hunt,” a collection of two dozen stories based on a lifetime of adventures in the outdoors in Western Montana and North Idaho. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Hastings Books Coeur d’Alene, 101 E. Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - This monthly poetry workshop is sponsored by Spokane Poetry Slam. Topics include writing, reading and performing poetry. Come make new friends and polish your skills. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Urban Poets Society - Celebrate the spoken-word and support local poets, or offer your own performance. Saturday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.