Literary calendar for the week of June 13

Jun. 13—JOHN BRANDON — St. Paul-based author launches his book "Ivory Shoals: A Novel" in conversation with Will McGrath. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, presented by Magers and Quinn. $5. Go to: magersandquinn.com/events.

PAYAL DOSHI: Minneapolis-based author born in Mumbai, India, introduces her debut middle grade novel, "Rea and the Blood of the Nectar," first in the Chronicles of Asranthia series, in conversation with fellow middle grade author Sayantani DasGupta ("Force of Fire"). 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, presented by Red Balloon Bookshop. Free. Registration required at: redballoonbookshop.com.

IN THE HEIGHTS: Before "Hamilton" became a global sensation, a little show called "In the Heights" shook up Broadway with its hip-hop and salsa soundtrack. In the new book "In the Heights: Finding Home," Lin-Manuel Miranda, Quiara Alegria Hudes and Jeremy McCarter tell the story of the show's humble beginnings in advance of release of the film version. 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, via Zoom, presented by Penguin Random House in collaboration with stores around the country, including Next Chapter Booksellers, 38 S. Snelling Ave., and Red Balloon Bookshop, 891 Grand Ave., in St. Paul. $40, includes admission to the event and a copy of the book, to be picked up at the participating store; $50 includes admission and a mailed copy of the book. Registration required, go to: redballoonbookshop.com or nextchapterbooksellers.com.

MICHAEL KELLER: In-person signing of "The Legend of Jet the Gerbil: Could Be the Greatest Gerbil Story Ever Told." 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 19, outside Barnes & Noble, 3216 W. Lake St., Mpls. $5 gift certificate for Rustica Bakery, next door to B&N, to everyone who purchases a book. (stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2516)