MARK GUSTAFSON: Discusses his book “Sowing Seeds: The Minnesota Literary Renaissance & Robert Bly, 1958-1980” in conversation with poet and writer Jim Lenfestey. Free. 6 p.m. Saturday, Open Book, 1011 Washington Ave. S., Mpls., presented by the Loft Literary Center.
SHANNON T. L. KEARNS: Catholic priest, writer, theologian and speaker on transgender issues and religion launches “No One Taught Me How To Be a Man: What a Trans Man’s Experience Reveals About Masculinity” with Chris Stedman, professor in Augsburg University’s department of religion and philosophy, and poet Kyle Tran Myhre. 6 p.m. Monday, Moon Palace Books, 3032 Minnehaha Ave., Mpls.
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MELINA MANGAL: School library media teacher in Minneapolis reads from her books “Trees Stand Tall” and “Birds Sing Their Words” during an early Earth Day story time. 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul.
NORMANDALE WRITING FESTIVAL: Marcie Rendon, enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, playwright, author of stand-alone novels and the Cash Blackbear crime series, gives the keynote address at this 15th annual festival, in conversation with Normandale English instructor and author Lynette Reini-Grandell. Free. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Normandale Community College, 9700 France Ave. S., Bloomington. Information at normandale.edu/2025writingfestival.
WHITE/YOUNGBLOM: Poets J.P. White and Tracy Youngblom in conversation. 7 p.m. Wednesday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
READINGS BY WRITERS: With poets Sarah Ghazal Ali, Donna Isaac and Connie Wanek. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul.
LAYSHA WARD: Presents “Lead Like You Mean It” in conversation with Chanda Smith Baker. 7 p.m. Monday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
JACK ZIPES: Minnesota expert in the history of fairy tales discusses his book “The Wrath of Peace, or How the Wellikans Saved the World.” 7 p.m. Thursday, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
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