BOOK EVENTS
MONDAY
Jarrett and Jerome
Pumphrey: The author and illustrator brother duo will discuss “Link + Hud.” This event will also be streamed live via Zoom. 5 p.m., Blue Willow Bookshop, 14532 Memorial; 281-497-8675; bluewillowbookshop.com
Ada Limón: The U.S. Poet Laureate will read from her new collection, “The Hurting Kind,” followed by an onstage conversation with Roberto Tejada, author of the poetry collection “Why the Assembly Disbanded.” The evening will conclude with a book sale and signing. 7:30-9 p.m., tickets $5, the Ballroom at Bayou Place, 500 Texas; inprinthouston.org
TUESDAY
Jai Chakrabarti: Author will be in conversation with Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni to discuss “A Small Sacrifice for an Enormous Happiness.” The event will be hosted in partnership with Brazos Bookstore and Gulf Coast: A Journal of Literature and Fine Arts. 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com Deborah D.E.E.P Mouton: Author will be in conversation with cover artist Delita Martin to discuss “Black Chameleon.” 7 p.m., Project Row House Community Gallery, 2521 Holman; kindredstorieshtx.com
WEDNESDAY
Sayantani DasGupta: The New York Times bestselling author will be in conversation with Varsha Bajaj to discuss “Rosewood.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
THURSDAY
Patricia Bernstein: Author will discuss “A Noble Cunning.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
Cheryl A. Head: Author will be in conversation with Jennifer Maritza McCauley to discuss “Time’s Undoing.” 6:30 p.m., Kindred Stories Reading Garden, 2304 Stuart; kindredstorieshtx.com
Jessa Maxwell: Author will discuss and sign “The Golden Spoon” 6:30 p.m., Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597; murderbooks.com
Alice Winn: Author will discuss her new novel, “In Memoriam,” via Zoom; registration is required. 7 p.m., bluewillowbookshop.com
By the Book: Joy Sewing, the Houston Chronicle’s culture columnist, will interview authors Dr. Laura Murillo of “Lead in Life” and Shana Ross of “Tribeless: Discovering the Truth About Nature vs. Nurture.” Both authors will read from their books, which will be available for sale. 7-8 p.m., Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; discoverygreen.com
FRIDAY
Deborah D.E.E.P.
Mouton: Houston writer, poet, playwright and performer will be in conversation with Rozella Haydée White to discuss “Black Chameleon.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com
SATURDAY
Little BIPOC Book
Fest: Children ages 3-10 are invited to explore diverse books featuring Black, Indigenous and People of Color experiences. The celebration offers a unique Storybook Opera performance, readings from local authors, arts and crafts, free books and lots of fun. 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney; discoverygreen.com
Robert Locander, Richard Shaw and
Kevin Bailey: Authors will discuss “The Real World of Texas Politics.” 6:30 p.m., Brazos Bookstore, 2421 Bissonnet; 713-523-0701; brazosbookstore.com ana.khan@chron.com