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.

“Go Set a Watchman” - Celebrating the release of Harper Lee’s new novel, “Go Set a Watchman.” Watch the 2014 film “Hey Boo: Harper Lee and To Kill a Mockingbird,” which explores Lee’s life and the context and history of her first novel’s setting. Then share thoughts about the new novel and enjoy Southern-inspired refreshments. Tuesday, 6 p.m., South Hill Library, 3324 S. Perry St. Free. (509) 444-5318.

Author Kris Dinnison - Book launch event for Dinnison’s debut Young Adult novel, “You and Me and Him.” Tuesday, 7 p.m., the Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. Free. (509) 747-2174.

Idaho Writers League – Bring a dish to share and something to read, if you would like to have feedback. Wednesday, 9 a.m.-noon, Jewett House, 1501 E. Lakeshore Drive, Coeur d’Alene. (208) 262-4833.

The Well-Read Moose Morning Book Club - Will be meeting to discuss “Gemini” by Carol Cansella. Set in the Pacific Northwest, “Gemini” tells the story of a hit-and-run victim with an unknown identity. Wednesday, 10 a.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Author Jesse Goolsby - Reading, discussion and signing of “I’d Walk with My Friends if I Could Find Them.” Goolsby is a veteran, award-winning fiction writer and editor. His work has been featured nationwide in various anthologies. Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Cliff Harris’ “Weather and Bible Prophecy” Reading - Climatologist Cliff Harris presents a new book on the scientific and spiritual evidence as to how the weather plays a major role in Bible prophecy. Also, Tim and Becky Hattenburg will discuss their book, “Death Ride. A Little Boy’s Night of Terror,” their true story of Larry Kuntz and his parents. Friday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 215-2265.

Urban Poets Society - Celebrate the spoken word and support local poets, or offer your own performance. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 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 5-10 pages to read aloud and 6-8 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 Connie Janney - Signing by the local artist and teacher of her self-illustrated children’s book. Saturday, 1-3 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“To Kill A Mockingbird” - A plot refresher of “To Kill A Mockingbird” prior to the release of the new Harper Lee book, “Go Set A Watchman,” in print July 14. Saturday, 2 p.m., Spokane Public Library - Downtown, 906 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 444-5336.

The Wordwright’s Workshop - Presented by Spokane Poetry Slam. This is a poetry, writing, performance and spoken word workshop open to poets and writers of all backgrounds and skill levels. No prior experience is necessary, and you don’t need to bring anything you’ve already written. Workshop leaders provide writing prompts and a supportive environment to help you grow as a writer, reader and performer. Content and language are not censored. Saturday, 4:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.