Literary footnotes: Events throughout Utah

 Author Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series, will sign his works Monday, March 8, 6:30 p.m., at the Deseret Book Southpointe Store, 10673 S. State. (801-572-6050 or www.deseretbook.com)

 Brigham Young University professor Patrick Madden will read from his recently published collection of essays, "Quotidiana," Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m., at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East (801-484-9100 or kingsenglish.com)

 The 2010 David P. Gardner Lecture takes place Tuesday, March 9, 7 p.m. at the IJ & Jenne Wagner Jewish Community Center, 2 N. Medical Drive, Salt Lake City. Aaron David Miller, author of "The Much Too Promised Land: America's Elusive Search for Arab-Israeli Peace," will discuss "Gulliver's Troubles: Obama and America in the Middle East." The lecture is free and open to the public.

 Joseph Sax kicks off the Stegner's Center's 15th annual symposium, "The Challenge of Sustainability," with a lecture, which is free and open to the public, Thursday, March 13, 6:30 p.m., at the S.J. Quinney College of Law, Sutherland Moot Courtroom. There will be a reception at 6 p.m. in the S.J. Quinney College of Law foyer. The symposium is being held at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center Friday, March 12, and Saturday, March 13. Registration is required. Tickets range are $100-$150, which includes continental breakfast and snack breaks. For more information and to register, log on to www.law.utah.edu/stegner or call the Stegner Center at 801-585-3440.

 Author Gabrielle Bernstein presents her latest book, "Add More ~ing to Your Life: A Hip Guide to Happiness," March, 13, 2-4 p.m., Barnes and Noble Sugarhouse, 1104 E. 2100 South (801-463-2610 or www.barnesandnoble.com)

 Author Joe Scott will sign copies of his book, "God Is Chicago," Saturday, March, 20, 1 p.m., at the Barnes and Noble Gateway Crossing, 340 S. 500 West, Bountiful (801-299-8255 or www.barnesandnoble.com)

 The Salt Lake County Library is pleased to partner with the Utah Grizzlies for the annual Griz Kids Winter Reading Program. Children ages 5-14 are encouraged to stop into any Salt Lake County Library and pick up a winter reading record to track their progress now through the end of March. Kids who complete the reading record will receive a prize and a voucher good for a free ticket to an upcoming Grizzlies game.

 Lifelong Learning at the U. is sponsoring a class on storytelling on Thursdays, April 14-May 6, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration is required. Tuition is $69. To register, or for more information, call 801-587-5433 or visit lifelong.utah.edu.