Community Calendar

Zan celebrates the release of her 2nd collection of poetry, RESERVOIR, published by local Korrektiv Press.
There will be a reading, music, treats from Alcyone, and books available for buy and sign! EVENT IS FREE.

Spokane native K.A. Gilmore returns home to celebrate the upcoming release of book one of Nobody Told Me I Am Black the three book series.

Join K.A. Gilmore for an evening of appetizers, drinks,* music, and conversation marking the upcoming release of Nobody Told Me I Am Black: Book One – Setting the Stage.

This private gathering brings together readers, friends, colleagues, and supporters for an evening of connection and appreciation as the first book in the Nobody Told Me I Am Black series prepares to launch.

Whether you've been part of the journey from the beginning or recently discovered the project, your encouragement has helped bring this book to life.

K.A. Gilmore is the pen name of Karen Loomis.

Meet, greet and book signing featuring author, educator, strategist and speaker K.A. Gilmore hosted by Auntie's Bookstore in downtown Spokane.

Whether you've known Karen for years or are discovering her work for the first time, this is an opportunity to reconnect, meet the author, and learn more about a book written to encourage honest conversations about race without pressure.

K.A. Gilmore is the pen name of Karen Loomis

Karen grew up in Spokane and spent 29 years of her life in the Inland Empire. Many of the stories in Book One – Setting the Stage take place in Spokane, making this homecoming especially meaningful as the book begins its public journey. Spokane is mentioned hundreds of times in Book One and an entire chapter is dedicated to Spokane, The All-American City.

Bestselling author Emily Ruskovich will be reading portions of her book, "Nightjar," as well as talking about the book and answering questions.