Literary Calendar

The Salish School Remembers: Reading and Book Release - Students from the Salish School of Spokane will read poetry about Kay O’Rourke’s artwork, “The River Remembers.” The students have incorporated their family experiences and Native American history into poetry about the 30 paintings, which will be bound in a book with local poets’ reaction to the pieces and released at this event. Free and open to the public. Visit www.sparkwestcentral.org for more information. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m., Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway.

Children’s Storytime - Share stories about Christmas and the joys of the holiday season. Wednesday, 4:30 p.m., Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 215-2265.

Polar Express Pajama Storytime - Wednesday and Friday at 10:30 a.m., Liberty Lake Library, 23123 E. Mission Ave., Liberty Lake. Free. (509) 232-2510.

“Little Elliott, Big Family” Storytime - Little Elliot goes for a walk and along the way he notices families of all shapes and sizes. Can he find a family of his own in a city of millions? Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Holiday Stories from Around the World (In Pajamas) - Bring your little ones in their favorite pajamas. Gonzaga University education students will read stories from all around the world from various faiths. Cookies and juice will follow stories. Visit www.sparkwestcentral.org for more information. Wednesday, 5:30-6:30 p.m., Spark Center, 1214 W. Summit Parkway.

Inland Northwest Writers Guild - Join other beginning and lightly published writers for friendly, constructive critiques. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Tim Hattenburg - Discussing “Death Ride: A Little Boy’s Night of Terror,” a nonfiction book he co-authored with Becky Hattenburg. The Hattenburgs spent nearly two years researching the story of Larry Kuntz, who in 1937 at the age of 5, witnessed the murder of his parents before being beaten and left for dead in the family’s car. Thursday, 2 p.m., Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. (509) 893-8340.

Author Jeremy Phillips - Reading of “My Buddhist Christmas,” a young adult novel about an angst-driven teen guitarist. Thursday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Maddison Beckley - Reading of “Twisted Love: The Heartbreak Killer,” about a serial killer who falls in love with a detective’s daughter. Friday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

“How the Grinch Stole Christmas” Storytime - The holiday story will be read by a local author. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author Mark Golden - Signing of “Ring of Torrents: A Jewish Mary,” a historical novel exploring the life of Mary. Saturday, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.