Walking the Talk of Leadership

Local authors Tonie Fitzgerald, Eric Aston and Bill Dienst will read and discuss their work, sign book copies and answere questions. May 18 from 11 am-4 pm. Free. Bookpeople, 521 S. Main St., Moscow. bookpeopleofmoscow.com (208-882-2669)

The Spokane-based author will sign copies of her new book, "Word Play: A New Approach of Understanding." May 18 at 1 pm. Free. Monkeyboy Books,

See eight of Spokane's best poets compete to land spots to move on to the National Poetry Slam in Boston. Finalists include: Chris Cook, Mark Anderson, Jazlyn Jacobs, Tim Johnson, Lauren Gilmore, Kurt Olson, Travis Naught and Drew Coffin. May 19 at 8:30 pm. $8. Scout Tavern, 1001 W. First Ave. spokanepoetryslam.org (747-3434)