LITERATURE BOOKSIGNING. Clues Unlimited. 123 S. Eastbourne. 326-8533. Shelly Ruben signs her latest mystery, Spent Matches, from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, July 14. Alan Russell signs Multiple Wounds, a novel, from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 15. BOOKSIGNING. The Haunted Bookshop. 7211 N. Northern Ave. 297-4843. David London signs and reads from his debut novel Sun Dancer at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 13. CALL TO POETS AND ARTISTS. The Bero Gallery and The Shane House seek submissions by poets and artists for the second annual Poetry Gallery juried exhibition, juried by Trudy Wilner Stack, Curator of Collections at the Center for Creative Photography. Works must aesthetically and conceptually balance elements of poetry and visual art. All media accepted. Only works that are professionally presented and are completely prepared for installation will be considered. Send submissions to: Bero Gallery, 41 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson, AZ 85705. Call 792-0313 for information. CALL TO WRITERS. The Sonora Review is seeking poems and nonfiction on the theme Changing Landscapes--Interior, Exterior. First prize for poetry is $500 and publication; first prize for nonfiction is $150 and publication. There is a $10 entry fee per submission, with a four poem/five page maximum. Send entries to: Sonora Review, University of Arizona, Department of English, Tucson, AZ 85721. Deadline is July 31. CROSSING BORDERS. Modern Languages Building auditorium, UA campus. 621-3093. The UA visiting writers' series, Crossing Borders: Writing Self, Writing Community, Writing School, continues with author Ruth Forman at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. DEAD POETS SOCIETY. Unearth your writing to share in group discussion of buried ideas, inspirations and passions. Call 577-2444 for information. LITERACY GRANTS. To support non-profit literacy programs in our region, the Mountains and Plains Booksellers Association offers grants of up to $1,000. Prospective applicants should call Lisa Knudsen at 1-800-752-0249 to receive an application. Application deadline is August 15. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS. For the love of literacy, become a tutor. Free reading instruction and English help for adults. Call Literacy Volunteers of Pima County at 884-8337 for information. POETRY CONTEST. Judges Carla Jean Eardley, published poet from Tucson, and Arleen Watkins, published author, are culling submissions for a local poetry contest. Submit up to two poems, 20 lines or less, along with a $15 reading fee and SASE, to Empress Publications, P.O. Box 42858, Tucson, AZ 85733. First prize is $150, second $100, and third $50. Deadline is July 15. Write to the above address for guidelines and information. POETRY CONTEST. Canyon Culture Guild is accepting poetry contest submissions. For guidelines and deadlines send SASE to: Canyon Culture Guild, P.O. Box 87, Black Canyon City, AZ 85324. SPOKEN WORD. Café Magritte. Bowler Room. 254 E. Congress St. 884-8004. Come to the Verbal Exchange: Open mic for spoken word. Sign up at 7, with readings begining at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 17. WRITE ON. Main Library. 100 N. Stone Ave. 791-9942. A free, on-going writer's workshop for children and teenagers meets from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday nights through July 30. This is not a class--the workshop is run by the young writers themselves. Bring an original short story or other work to discuss. Last Chance NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC IN 3-D. The University of Arizona Main Library. Southwest corner of Cherry Avenue and the UA mall. 621-6423. See an exhibit of the National Geographic Action Books, Ten Best Years of the Best of 3-D, continuing through July 15. This exhibit features 20 pop-up and moveable books published by the society. Call 621-6423 for library hours.

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