Literary Calendar

Spokane Poetry Slam - Spokane Poetry Slam is competitive performance poetry. Poets have 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. Sign-ups at 7 p.m.; slam at 8 p.m. Monday, the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $5/competitor or audience member. (208) 340-2750.

Author Elizabeth Guizzetti - Reading, discussion and signing of “The Light Side of the Moon.” In this second book in the sci-fi/fantasy series, industrialists reconstruct the abandoned Lunar Colony Serenitatis. Tuesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“Antlers Forever” Storytime and Craft - Orville the moose is very proud of his fine antlers. Imagine his despair when he wakes up one day to find they have come loose. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Inland Northwest Writer’s Guild - Join other beginning and lightly published writers to share recent work in an open “five-minute reading.” First to sign up, first to read. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Idaho Writers League – Presentation entitled, “Writing From the Actor’s Perspective.” Thursday, 6:30-9:30 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Master, 4800 Ramsey Road, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

Author Kevin J. Anderson - Prolific science fiction author talks about his journey from being a small town fanboy to working for “Star Wars,” “The X-Files,” “Dune,” “Batman,” “Star Trek,” “Superman,” and the rock band Rush. After his talk, he will be selling and signing books. Anderson has written 120 books, more than 50 of which are U.S. and international best sellers. His most recent novel, “The Dark Between the Stars,” is nominated for a 2015 Hugo Award. Thursday, 7 p.m., North Spokane Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. Free. (509) 893-8350.

Author Nancy Atherton - Reading, discussion and signing of “Aunt Dimity and the Summer King.” To celebrate the new addition in this cozy mystery series, there will be tea served during the reading. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Esta Rosevear - Signing her recent children’s book, “Rebecca and Humongous Harry,” which helps children ages 3 to 7 between understand what a bully is and how to handle a bullying situation. Friday, 4 p.m., Hastings Shadle, 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 327-6008.

Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein”: Anatomy of a Masterpiece - A conversation on how 19-year-old Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein” serves as a vivid allegory in debates about technology, slavery and universal suffrage. Sponsored by Humanities Washington, and led by scholar Lance Rhoades, this multimedia presentation considers how Shelley addressed some of mankind’s greatest concerns with a creation that took on a life of its own. Explore and discuss these complicated and complex issues. Saturday, 11 a.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St., (509) 444-5385; 3 p.m., Shadle Library, 2111 W. Wellesley Ave., (509) 444-5390. Free.

National Tooth Fairy Day Storytime and Craft - The Tooth Fairy is a pretty hard-working gal and most certainly deserves her own day of celebration. Join Auntie’s for stories, crafts and treats to celebrate. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Novelists Group - A writers group, 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 Saturdays of each month, noon-4 p.m., Otis Orchards Community Church, 23304 E. Wellesley Ave., Otis Orchards. (509) 590-7316.