Literary calendar for week of Feb. 22
Feb 22, 2026
(Courtesy of Macmillan Publishers)
ANGELICA BAKER: Minnesotan launces the paperback edition of her debut novel “When We Grow Up” in conversation with Macalester College professor and fellow author Emma Torzs. 6 p.m. Tuesday, Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., St. Paul.
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Poet, dancer and choreographer Mary Moore Easter and dancer/choreographer Leslie Parker reflect on their experiences and perspectives on Minnesota’s Black dance community, presented by More Than a Single Story series. Free. 1 p.m. Saturday, University of Minnesota Elmer L. Andersen Library, 222 21st Ave. S., Minneapolis.
DAVID HAKENSEN: Past president of the Minnesota Historical Society discusses his book “Her Place in the Woods,” about American nature writer Helen Hoover. 7 p.m. Monday, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul, presented by SubText Books of St. Paul.
POETRY NIGHT: With John Krumberger and Thomas R. Smith. 7 p.m. Monday, Magers Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
MARCIE RENDON: Enrolled member of the White Earth Nation, author, poet and playwright, talks about her popular Cash Blackbear mystery series. 7 p.m. Tuesday, University Club, 420 Summit Ave., St. Paul, presented by SubText Books of St. Paul.
RASHAD SHABAZZ: Presents “Prince’s Minneapolis: A Biography of Sound and Place.” 7 p.m. Tuesday, Magers Quinn, 3038 Hennepin Ave. S., Mpls.
J. RYAN STRADAL: Minnesota native and author of popular novels such as “Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club” is keynote speaker at the ninth annual local author fair presented by Anoka County Library, connecting readers with 16 authors from the area. Free, no registration necessary. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Bunker Hills Activity Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd. NW, Andover.
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