Literary news and events In Utah

Cynthia Edwards, author of "Quiz Me!" will sign her book June 12, 1-3 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 5249 S. State, Murray (801-261-4040).

Utah Jazz owner Gail Miller will sign copies of "Driven," the autobiography of her late husband, Larry H. Miller, June 12, noon, at University Village Deseret Book, 1076 S. 750 East, Orem (801-224-0055)

A free poetry contest features 50 prizes totaling more than $5,000; to enter, send one poem 21 lines or less to Free Poetry Contest, P.O. Box 114, Independence, MS 38638. Deadline is June 30. Contestant's name and address must appear on the page with the poem. Contestants may also enter online at www.rainbowpoets.com. For information, e-mail Joseph Mellon at josephmellon@yahoo.com.

Novella Carpenter, author of "Farm City: The Education of an Urban Farmer," will discuss her book, June 10, 7 p.m., Salt Lake Main Library, 210 E. 400 South (801-524-8200)

The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, hosts poet Joel Long and painter Dave Hall, who will present their new work, "Knowing Time by Light," June 9, 7 p.m.; also author Jessica Day George presents her new book, "Princess of Glass," June 12, 2 p.m. (801-484-9100).

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