Literary Calendar

Banned Books Week – BookPeople of Moscow is celebrating and promoting banned books throughout the week. View their statement about promoting free speech at bookpeopleofmoscow.com/free-speech-and-banned-books. Sunday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Latinx Emerging Poet Debut Collection – Eastern Washington centered poet, Ricardo Ruiz is to release an emerging poetry debut collection written in collaboration with his friends, family members and coworkers. Many of whom are, or were, migrants. To view and learn more about Ricardo’s poetry, visit poetruiz.com.

Cashup Davis: “The Inspiring Life of a Secret Mentor” – Meet the authors of “The Inspiring Life of a Secret Mentor.” Jeff Burnside and Gordon Davis, great-grandson of Cashup Davis. The author talk will feature the successes found by Palouse pioneer, Cashup Davis, including his greatest challenge of building a hotel on top of Steptoe Butte in 1888 through excerpts from the book. Monday, noon-1:30 p.m. Whitman County Library, 102 S Main St., Colfax. (509) 397-4366.

Author Event with Nate Schweber – Nate Schweber to talk about his book, “This America of Ours – Bernard and Avis DeVoto and the Forgotten Fight to Save the Wild.” Q&A and book signing will also take place. Monday, 5-6 p.m. Well-Read Moose Bookstore, 2048 N. Main St., Coeur d’Alene. Free. (208) 215-2265.

Drop in and Write – Bring works in progress to share, get inspired with creative prompts and spend some focused time writing. Tuesday, 5:30-7 p.m. Spark Central, 1214 W. Summit Parkway. Free. (509) 279-0299.

Halcyon Journey: In Search of the Belted Kingfisher – Naturalist Marina Richie will talk about her book, “Halcyon Journey.” Her pursuit of the belted kingfisher is one of curiosity and kinship with a wild creek side community in Missoula, Montana. Tuesday, 7-9 p.m. New Moon Art Gallery, 1326 E. Sprague Ave., Suite B. Free. (509) 413-9101.

Chelsea Martin in Conversation With Sharma Shields – Join Chelsea Martin and Sharma Shields for a conversation about Chelsea’s new novel, “Tell Me I’m An Artist.” A coming of age novel about an art student from a poor family, struggling to find her place in a new social class of rich and well connected peers. Tuesday, 7-8 p.m. Spokane Public Library, 906 W. Main Ave. (509) 444-5300.

Poetry Workshop with Mark Anderson – Explore a topic of poetry, learn to read and write poetry with generative exercises and sharing with constructive feedback. Every third Wednesday, 6-7:30 p.m. Emerge, 119 N. Second St., Coeur d’Alene. $25. (208) 930-1876.

Picture Book Chat – Virtual event with librarians Mary Ellen and Sheri. Discuss recently released titles and some activities surrounding each book. Wednesday, 1-2 p.m. Presented by Spokane County Library District. Free.

KYRS Community Radio: Page Turner Show – Art Chowder’s editor in chief, Robin Bishop will be a featured guest on Friday, 1 p.m. Listen on The Page Turner Show on KYRS Community Radio 88.1, 92.3 or streamed at KYRS.org.

Kat Smith and Emily Van Kley – Readings from Kathryn Smith’s newest book, “Self-Portrait with Cephalopod.” Kathryn Smith offers observations and anxieties, prophecies and prayers, darkness and light, but never false hope. And Emily Van Kley’s newest, “Arrhythmia.” A tribute to queer friendship, poems intertwined with themes of grief, loss and memory. Friday, 7 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Reading, Q&A and Book Signing With Gabino Iglesias – Book reading of “The Devil Takes You Home.” Q&A and book signing with Gabino Iglesias, distinguished visiting writer in fiction. Friday, 7 p.m. BookPeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow, Idaho. (208) 882-2669.

Book Sale – Thousands of donated fiction, nonfiction, children books and videos. These donated items are priced to sell and all proceeds benefit library activities and supplies. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Moran Prairie Library, 6004 S. Regal St. Free. (509) 893-8340.

“The Clackity” by Lora Senf – Join Lora Senf to celebrate the release of her book, “The Clackity.” An eerie, middle grade novel that tells the story of a girl who must enter a world of ghosts, witches and monsters to play a game with deadly consequences and rescue her aunt. Saturday, 5:30 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.

Queer & Weird Book Club – This group meets on the fourth Saturday of the month. For more information, contact Vanessa at vanessa@auntiesbooks.com. Saturday, 6 p.m. Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. Free. (509) 838-0206.