Author documents the life of Ethiopian Jews

AT BOOKWORKS: Irene Fertik will talk about “From Tesfa to Tikva, photos of Ethiopian Jews” at 3 p.m. today. Fertik has been working on this project since 1991, documenting Ethiopian Jews in their new/ancient home of Israel. The title of the book, “From Tesfa to Tikva,” means from hope to hope — the first word in Amharic, the other in Hebrew. Both in photos and text, Fertik chronicles the story of 25 years of change and transition.

Rick Eckstein will discuss “How College Athletics Are Hurting Girls’ Sports: The Pay-To-Play Pipeline” at 6 p.m. Monday, May 21.

More girls are playing sports than ever before — which, on the surface, is great for girls, because sports offer positive and empowering fun for young women. In reality, though, few young athletes report “fun” as a reason they play sports. Ebony Isis Booth will talk about “Grinning and Bare, New Poetry” at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 24.

Dean Falk and Eve Penelope Schofield will discuss “Geeks, Genes, and the Evolution of Asperger Syndrome” at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 26.

In this unusual book, an evolutionary anthropologist and her coauthor/ granddaughter, who has Asperger’s syndrome, examine the emergence and spread of Asperger’s syndrome and other forms of high-functioning autism.

Bookworks us at 4022 Rio Grande NW. Call 344-8139.

AT TREASURE HOUSE BOOKS &

GIFTS: Steve Brewer will discusses his latest crime novel “Cold Cuts” on from 1 to 3 p.m. today.

Many in the Southwest love the Rojo brand of Mexican bologna, but it’s illegal to bring it into the United States. Enter Lucky Flanagan, such an unlikely smuggler that he’s perfect for the job. But others in the smuggling ring are up to no good, and Lucky is unlucky enough to get caught in the middle of a deadly scheme.

Treasure House Books and Gifts us at 2012 South Plaza NW in Old Town. Call 242-7204.

AT COLLECTED WORKS: Dorje

Dolma will discuss “Yak Girl: Growing Up in the Remote Dolpo Region of Nepal” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 25. Collected Works us at 202 Galisteo St., Santa Fe. Call 505-988-4226.