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Alison McGhee (Courtesy of the author)
ALISON MCGHEE: Bestselling Minnesota author who writes for all ages in all forms introduces her new novel, “Weird Sad and Silent” and celebrates publication of the paperback edition of “Telephone of the Tree.” In her new middle-grade story McGhee, winner of four Minnesota Book Awards, introduces readers to Daisy, who’s trying to “invisibilize” herself after living with her mother’s violent ex-boyfriend. She keeps a low profile to avoid the bullies who are targeting her, eating lunch with the librarian to keep away from the Lunchroom of Terror. Things begin to look up when a new boy arrives, willing to stand up to the bullies. And the stray cat she’s been feeding begins to almost trust her. The author’s previous books include “What I Leave Behind,” “Shadow Baby” and “Firefly Hollow.” 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.
JIM MOORE: Poet who lives in Minneapolis and Spoleto, Italy, and Colorado-based poet, book artist and printmaker Robin Walter discuss their latest work. 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, Magers & Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
READINGS BY WRITERS: Tim Nolan hosts Brian Duren, Becky Boling, Cass Dalglish and Peter Geye. 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul.
REMEMBERING GEORGE FLOYD: Young artists’ event features award-winning author Shannon Gibney hosting a reading by youth activists of the picture book she wrote, “We Miss You, George Floyd,” in observance of the fifth anniversary of Floyd’s murder by a Minneapolis police officer. With Ananya Dance Theater. 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., St. Paul. The program will be outdoors, weather permitting.
KAO KALIA YANG: First winner of Minnesota Book Awards in three categories in one year reads and offers reflections on her writing, inspired by her Hmong heritage, in a program titled “Under Turbulent Skies.” Presented by Friends of the St. Paul Public Library’s series of appearances by Minnesota Book Award winners and nominees. 7 p.m. Thursday, Eastside Freedom Library, 1105 Greenbrier St., St. Paul. Free; registration required at eastsidefreedomlibrary.org.
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