The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:
ERIC CARLE MUSEUM: Graphic novelist Gareth Hinds reads Saturday, 1 p.m., at the museum, 125 West Bay Road, Amherst. Free with museum admission. 658-1100
MEEKINS LIBRARY: “Memories of Ellenwood’s Island, Nova Scotia, 1925-2012” — Gretchen Burdick reads from her mother’s memoirs and shows slides of the island Saturday, 11 a.m., at the library in Williamsburg. 268-7472
Nature Out-Loud: Poetry Reading and Gathering will be held Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m., Meekins Library, Williamsburg. Bring your favorite nature poem.
ODYSSEY BOOKSHOP: “Ins & Outs of Writing for Children,” a panel discussion, will be held Saturday, 4 p.m., at the bookstore, in the Village Commons, 9 College St., South Hadley. Anna Alter, Molly Burnham, David Hyde Costello, Gina Damico. 534-7307
Jung Yun reads from her new novel, “Shelter,” Tuesday, 7 p.m.
Kaitlyn Greenidge reads from her debut novel, “We Love You, Charlie Freeman,” Wednesday, 7 p.m.
SUNDERLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY: Su Meck reads from her memoir, “I Forgot to Remember: A Memoir of Amnesia,” Monday, 6 p.m., at the library, 20 School St., Sunderland. 665-2642
WHITE SQUARE BOOKS: Mel Bosworth reads from his new book (co-written with Ryan Ridge), “Camouflage Country,” Saturday , 7 p.m., at the bookstore, 86 Cottage St., Easthampton. 203-1717, whitesquarebooks.com
WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m., 50 Conz St., Northampton. Featured reader: Raven McGill. $4 general; $3 students. 586-3315.