Literary footnotes

Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East, will host a reading and book signing by Mat Johnson, author of "Incognegro," April 9, 7 p.m. (801-521-3819).

The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, hosts "Local Author Showcase," with authors Travis Poulson, Becca White, Todd Robert Petersen, Richard Landerman and Jennifer Mosher, April 6, 6:30 p.m.; also in celebration of National Poetry Month, Chris Green and Elise Paschen will read from their latest works, April 10, 7 p.m. (801-484-9100).

Brandon Mull, author of the Fablehaven series, will sign the final volume, "Fablehaven: Keys to the Demon Prison," April 6, noon, at Deseret Book, 468 N. 990 West, American Fork (801-572-6050 or www.deseretbook.com).

Poet Rod Miller will address "What We Can Learn From Cowboy Poetry," a presentation examining literary devices as demonstrated in well-made cowboy poems, April 7, 7 p.m., Holladay Library, 2150 E. 4800 South (801-943-6571)

Yale Prize poet Jay Hopler and BYU professor Kimberly Johnson will read from their works as part of the City Art Reading Series, April 7, 7 p.m., Salt Lake Main Library, 210 E. 400 South (801-524-8200).

The Salt Lake Community College Writing Center will host a workshop on "Writing for Change: Civic Writing." Learn the techniques of civic writing, such as letters to editors and public officials. Come with a concern; stay to write a letter with the help of CWC writing coaches. The workshop will be held April 17, 6-9 p.m., at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. There is no cost; however, registration is required online at www.slcc.edu/cwc or by calling 801-957-4992.

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.

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