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Neutral Zone literary arts director and award-winning local slam poet Molly Raynor discusses writing poetry from initial idea through final revisions. For adult and teen (grade 6 & up) fiction and nonfiction writers. Also, local short story[...]

Former deputy assistant Attorney General Jim Turner, who served under 7 consecutive presidents, discusses his new book about the landmark case that ended with the conviction of klansmen, despite 2 all-white juries who refused to convict. 4[...]

Detroit children’s book writer Jack Cheng, author of See You in the Cosmos, discusses the art of writing and presents awards to the winners of the AADL short story contest for 3rd-5th graders. 1-2 p.m., AADL Westgate. Free. 327-4200.[...]

U-M sociology professor Geneviève Zubrzycki and U-M anthropology professor Andrew Shryock discuss Zubrzycki’s book examining the importance of the annual Feast of St. John the Baptist to Quebecois national identity. 5:30 p.m., 100 U-M Hatcher Grad Library[...]

Jim May STORYTELLING WORKSHOP. 1-3 pm. No charge, but you must register for this event as participation is limited.

Several Detroit writers discuss their contributions to this essay collection about Detroit neighborhoods, edited by Detroit native Aaron Foley, author of How to Live in Detroit Without Being a Jackass. Signing. 4 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center.[...]

Highland-based psychic medium and writer Kristy Robinett discusses her book. 7 p.m., SDL, 555 N. Maple, Saline. Free; preregistration required. 429-5450.

Yale University law professor James Forman discusses his new book about the current U.S. mass incarceration crisis. Signing. 4:30 p.m., 100 U-M Hatcher Grad Library Gallery, enter from the Diag. Free. 763-8994.

Literati is thrilled to be celebrating the work and formal career of the poet and close friend of the store, Keith Taylor. Keith will be retiring from the University of Michigan at the end of the Winter[...]

Literati Bookstore is thrilled to partner with the Ann Arbor Distric Library to welcome Gene Luen Yang! This event includes a book signing and books will be on sale. The event will take place in the[...]

Literati is pleased to host historian and writer Maura Elizabeth Cunningham who will be discussing her new book China in the 21st Century. About China in the 21st Century: In this fully revised and updated third edition[...]

U-M Flint English professor emeritus Thomas Foster discusses his new primer that elucidates poetry by everyone from Lord Byron to the Beatles. Signing. 7 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free. 662-0600.

Wilson College (PA) political science professor Jill Abraham Hummer discusses her new book exploring how presidential wives have reflected the changing place of women in American society over the last century. Book sale, signing, and reception follow.[...]

Wilson College (PA) political science professor Jill Abraham Hummer discusses her new book exploring how presidential wives have reflected the changing place of women in American society over the last century. Book sale, signing, and reception follow.[...]

Ann Arbor District Library communications & marketing manager Richard Retyi discusses and reads from his book, a collection of 41 stories highlighting colorful moments in local history that’s one of the inaugural releases of the[...]

L.A. writer Caleb Roehrig discusses his new young adult thriller about 16-year-old Rufus, who begrudgingly joins forces with his ex-boyfriend to help Rufus’s sister when she’s suspected of murder. Signing. 3 p.m., Nicola’s, Westgate shopping center. Free.[...]