Literary Calendar
Frank R. Hayde: For “Mafia Dreams: A True Crime Saga of Young Men at the End of an Era.” 2 p.m. Oct. 1. Kansas City Public Library-Central Library, 14 W. 10th. kclibrary.org (click “Events Classes Activities,” “Signature Events”). 816-701-3400.
John Hosler: Author and military historian will present program titled “Bidding Syria Adieu: The Arab Invasions of 634-638.” 3 p.m. Oct. 5. Dole Institute of Politics, 1502 Iowa, Lawrence. doleinstitute.org/calendar (scroll to Oct. 5). 785-864-4900.
Writers for Readers: Lan Samantha Chang, author and director of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, will appear at benefit with author Whitney Terrell. 6 p.m. Oct. 5. $75. UMKC Student Union, Room 401, 5100 Cherry. kclibrary.org (click “Events Classes Activities,” “Signature Events”). 816-701-3400.
Tracey Lien: For “All That’s Left Unsaid.” 7 p.m. Oct. 5. Lied Center, 1600 Stewart, Lawrence. hallcenter.ku.edu (scroll to “Upcoming Hall Center Events”). 785-864-4798.
Adam Penenberg: Author will present program titled “Fake … Everything.” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 5. Arrupe Hall Auditorium, Rockhurst University, 5351 Forest. rockhurst.edu/center-arts-letters (scroll to “Upcoming Events,” Oct. 5). 816-501-4607.
Heartland Book Festival: Author Jermaine Fowler will give keynote address, 7 p.m. Oct. 6, Folly, 300 W. 12th; panels, programs, discussions and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 7. Kansas City Public Library-Central Library, 14 W. 10th. Free. heartlandbookfest.org. (See story on Page 1C.)
Thorpe Menn Literary Excellence Award Luncheon: Al Brooks will be keynote speaker. 11:30 a.m. Oct. 7. $43-$45. Mid-Continent Public Library-Woodneath Library Center, 8900 NE Flintlock. kansascity-mo.aauw.net.
Claudia Gray: Novelist will read and talk as part of Star Wars Day. 1-4 p.m. Oct. 7. Olathe Public Library-Indian Creek Branch, 16100 W. 135th, Olathe. olathelibrary.org (click “Events” then “Events Calendar,” scroll to Oct. 7). 913-971-6835.
