LYNETTE BAUGHMAN, author of "A Spy Within," will sign copies of her book, Sunday, Nov. 26, 10 a.m.-noon, Bountiful Barnes & Noble, 340 S. 500 West. For more information, call 355-6899.THE BRIDGES THAT UNITE US/LOS PUENTES QUE NOS UNEN, a bilingual book discussion series in five parts, continues Monday, Nov. 22, 7 p.m., Day-Riverside Branch of the Salt Lake Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. The novel discussed will be "The Line of the Sun/La Linea del Sol," by Judith Ortiz Cofer, a story of two Puerto Rican women. Registration for the series is required. Call 524-8287. Additional discussions will be held in January, February and March.
FREE POETRY CONTEST, open to Salt Lake residents, whether previously published or not. To enter, send one original poem, any subject and style to: The International Library of Poetry, Suite 19907, One Poetry Plaza, Owing Mills, MD 21117. The poem should be 20 lines or less, and the poet's name and address should appear on the top of the page. Entries must be postmarked or sent via the Internet by Jan. 15, 2000. You also may enter online at www.poetry.com
CHRISTINE ANDERSON, author of "Poinsettias, Myth & Legend-History and Botanical Fact," will sign copies of her book, Saturday, Nov. 27, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., at Rainbow Gardens, Mouth of Ogden Canyon. The author will discuss the festive Christmas flower at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. in the Garden Greenhouse Gazebo. For more information, call 801-394-4828.
JOHN BEMELMANS MARCIANO, grandson of the late Ludwig Bemelmans, author of the "Madeline" series of children's books, will read from and sign his new book, "Madeline in America and Other Holiday Tales," Saturday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m., at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. While researching his grandfather's work, Marciano discovered a complete manuscript and sketches of Madeline's only adventure in America. Marciano wrote the book with the help of his grandmother, the original Madeline. For more information, call 484-9100.
RACHEL NUNES, author of the "Ariana" series and "To Love and To Promise" will sign her books, Friday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Deseret Book, University Mall, Orem, and Saturday, Nov. 27, 12-2 p.m., at Deseret Book, Layton Hills Mall. For more information, call 801-756-1049.
MATTHEW B. BROWN, author of "Symbols in Stone" and "The Gate of Heaven," will sign his books, Friday, Nov. 26, 12-2 p.m., at Deseret Book, Layton Hills Mall, and Saturday, Nov. 27, 2:30-4 p.m., at Deseret Book in the University Mall, Orem. For more information, call 801-756-1049.
CORRIE LYNNE PLAYER, author of "So Your Teen Knows All the Answers . . . " will sign copies of her book, Friday, Nov. 26, 12-2 p.m., at Seagull Book and Tape, 5730 S. Redwood, and 2:30-4:30 p.m., at Seagull Book and Tape, 1720 S. Redwood. For more information, call 801-756-9966.
GERALD LUND, author of "The Work and the Glory," will sign his new book, "Fire of the Covenant," Saturday, Nov. 27, 10 a.m.-noon, at Deseret Book, University Mall, Orem and 1-3 p.m. at Deseret Book, Fort Union Shopping Center. For more information, call 517-3139.
ORSON SCOTT CARD, author of the "Enders" science fiction series, will sign copies of his new book, "Magic Mirror," Friday, Nov. 26, noon-2 p.m., at Deseret Book, ZCMI Center.
HOT ROD HUNDLEY, author of "You Gotta Love It, Baby," will sign copies of his book, Saturday, Nov. 27, 1-3 p.m., at Deseret Book, Cottonwood Mall.
DEAN HUGHES, author of "Children of the Promise," Vol. 4, will sign copies of his book, Friday, Nov. 26, 9:30-11:30 a.m., Deseret Book, Cottonwood Mall, and 12:30-2:30 p.m., at Deseret Book in Southbound Shopping Center, Sandy.
LISA BEARNSON, author of "Mom's Little Book of Photo Tips," will sign copies of her book, Friday, Dec. 3, 7-9 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 130 E. 1300 South, Orem. For more information, call 229-1611.
LOCAL POETS, STUDENTS AND CITIZENS are invited to read brief compositions or favorite author's poems, Tuesday, Nov. 23, noon-2 p.m., Technology Building, room 203, Salt Lake Community College, Redwood Campus, 4600 S. Redwood Rd., at "Poems of Praise Poetry Slam." Purpose is to express gratitude and promote literacy. For more information, call 957-4688.