Literary Calendar

Author Malcolm Sanford - Reading, discussion and signing of “Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey Bees.” Sanford is co-author of the book and professor emeritus at the University of Florida. Today, 1 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Spokane Poetry Slam - 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. Monday, 8 p.m., The Bartlett, 228 W. Sprague Ave. $5/competitors or audience member. (208) 340-2750.

Storytime and Craft - Are you moving to a new grade in school this year? Or maybe you are moving to a new home? Maybe you are just moving on up. If so, come hear inspiring stories and poems about the exciting things that can happen in your life with a new move. Wednesday, 10:30 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Inland Northwest Writer’s Guild - Discussion of the use of social media for writers, a beneficial tool for writers at any point in their process. Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Author Anthony Doerr - Reading from his New York Times best-seller “All the Light We Cannot See.” Tickets available at BookPeople in Moscow. Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Kenworthy Performing Arts Center, 508 S. Main St., Moscow. $8/general; $4/students and seniors. (208) 882-4127.

10th annual SCBWI Conference - For writers interested in publishing in the children’s and young adult markets. This year’s faculty includes Victoria Rock, founding publisher and editor of Chronicle Books for Children, and Stephen Fraser, literary agent with DeChiara Literary. Also on faculty: YA author and Delacorte prize winner Beth Cooley, non-fiction author Kelly Milner-Halls, children’s poet laureate Kenn Nesbitt, picture book author Verla Kay and romance writer Asa Marie Bradley. For information and to register, visit https://inlandnw.scbwi.org. Saturday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., Spokane Club, 1002 W. Riverside Ave. $140. (509) 838-5371.

Writing Biographies Your Family Will Read - Kim Morgan will present a workshop on the basics of biography writing as creative nonfiction. Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon, Hayden Public Library, 8385 N. Government Way, Hayden. Free. (509) 772-5612.

“Nancy Jane and FeFe” Author Event Storytime - Come hear an entertaining story about a little girl and her French worm by local author RubySue. It is a story that is sure to make you smile. Saturday, 11 a.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, children’s section, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Author A.R. Shaw - Signing of “China Pandemic,” about a mutated avian flu pandemic that ravages the global population. In the Pacific Northwest, a dying mother recognizes that her young child is among the immune. What will she do to ensure his survival before her own death? Saturday, noon, Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

Authors Yvonne Deitz, Vikki Moormann and Susan Schreiber - Retired Coeur d’Alene High School English teachers will be signing their murder mysteries: “Murder is Only Skin Deep,” “Murder is A Pain in the Neck” and “Murder is Just a Heartbeat Away.” Saturday, 1-5 p.m., Hastings Books, 101 Best Ave., Coeur d’Alene. (208) 664-0464.

Author Angela Jensen - Reading, discussion and signing of “On the Far Side of Dreams,” the story of a woman tormented by a man who is manipulating her thoughts. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206.

World Affairs Council of Spokane Book Club - Discussion of “Return to Budapest” by Spokane resident Barbara Filo. Saturday, 4 p.m., Service Station, 9315 N. Nevada St. Free. (509) 466-1696.