Scriber Lake High School students
6 p.m. June 2, Cafe Louvre
Scriber student authors have published “We Hope You Rise Up,” the fourth in a series of books from the Write to Right program at Scriber Lake High founded by English teacher Marjie Bowker and memoir author Ingrid Ricks. The book is a compilation of true stories about hardships endured and the will to move forward. The launch of the collection, with readings and a book signing, is at the cafe, 210 Fifth Ave. S., Edmonds. Proceeds from sales of “We Hope You Rise Up” are returned to the program to cover publishing costs.
Bill Thorness
7 p.m. June 3, Northwest Stream Center
The gardener, teacher and writer plans to talk about cool-season gardening in Cougar Auditorium, McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett. The WSU Growing Groceries hosts Thorness, who is the author of “Cool Season Gardener: Extend the Harvest, Plan Ahead and Grow Vegetables Year Round” and “Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden.” Cost is $20. Register online at coolSeasonGardening.brownpapertickets.com. For more information, contact Kate Halstead at 425- 357-6024.
Jay W. Jacobs
6 p.m. June 4, Monroe Library
Jacobs, a lawyer and author, will read from and sign his nonfiction book “The Widow Wave” at the library, 1070 Village Way. The book is a riveting courtroom drama, a tragic sea story and the tale of a widow’s determination to clear her husband’s name. As a civil litigator, Jacobs specialized in maritime law.
Jana Harris
6 p.m., June 4, Hibulb Cultural Center
Harris, creative writing teacher at the University of Washington, is the “First Thursday” poet for June, showcasing her collection “You Didn’t Ask About My Wedding, Or What I Wore, Poems of Courtship on the American Frontier” from University of Alaska Press. She researched the original letters, diaries and photos of pioneer women. From their stories, she wrote poems. Hibulb is located at 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip. Free.
Robert Clark
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 5, Cafe Zippy
Clark plans to read from and sign copies of his book “Wags to You: Short &Long Dog Tails” at the cafe, 2811 Wetmore Ave., Everett. Laugh, cry and find joy as you read about Clark’s guide dogs and their people. Clark is an advocate for Guide Dogs for the Blind. Order a copy of the book at www.ultimate-vision.org.
Lyn D. Nielsen
7 p.m. June 6, East County Senior Center
Nielsen, a Monroe author, celebrates the launch of her book “Hey, There’s a Dog on My Feet!” The little rhyming book aims to uplift, inspire and calm children of all ages, even in the midst of disaster. The free event happens in the main hall of the senior center, 276 Sky River Parkway, Monroe.
Neal Stephenson
7 p.m. June 10, Alderwood Barnes &Noble
The Seattle science fiction writer will read from and sign his latest book, “Seveneves,” an epic story covering 5,000 years after the end of the world. The author of “Anathem,” “Reamde” and “Crptonomicon,” Stephenson covers big ideas in an engrossing way. He will sign all new books, but only one already read book per fan. Wristbands for the event will be issued starting at 5 p.m.
Ron Young
4:30 to 6 p.m. June 13, Uppercase Bookshop
Young will read and sign copies of his book “Crossing Boundaries: In the Americas, Vietnam and the Middle East,” which is political and personal first-person account told with honesty, humility and humor of five decades in movements for civil rights, against the Vietnam War and for Arab-Israeli-Palestinian peace. The shop is located at 1010 2nd St., Unit B, Snohomish.
Derrick Coleman, Jr.
Noon June 14, Third Place Books
“No Excuses,” published by Gallery Books, is the title of this new memoir from the Seattle Seahawks football player. Coleman writes about being the first deaf player in the NFL. The store is located at 17171 Bothell Way NE in Lake Forest Park. Tickets are required, available online only at www.thirdplacebooks.com for details.
David James Gordon
7 p.m. June 18, Northwest Stream Center
Gordon plans to talk about observing nature, “citizen science” and his new book “The Sasquatch Seeker’s Field Manual” published by Mountaineers Books. Call 425-316-8592 to reserve a seat. Admission is $5 for Adopt-A-Stream Foundation members, $7 non-members. A book signing follows the presentation. The center is located in McCollum Park, 600 128th St. SE, Everett.
To submit news for the book calendar contact reporter Gale Fiege: 425-339-3427; gfiege@heraldnet.com.
Talk to us
> Give us your news tips.
> Send us a letter to the editor.
> More Herald contact information.
