Susan Nefzger, "A Practical Guide to Awareness." Nefzger's step-by-step guide to achieving fulfillment includes in-depth exercises that will help readers discover their unique gift and purpose in life. 2 p.m. Feb. 18. Talk, signing. Free. Tall Tales Book Shop, Toco Hill Shopping Center, 2105 LaVista Road NE., Atlanta, 404-636-2498, talltalesatlanta.com
Paul Finkelman, "Supreme Injustice: Slavery in the Nation's Highest Court." Legal historian Finkelman offers an authoritative account of the three most important Supreme Court Justices before the Civil War, Chief Justices John Marshall and Roger B. Taney and Associate Justice Joseph Story, all of whom upheld the institution of slavery. 3 p.m. Feb. 18. Talk, signing. Free. Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-730-4001, ext. 100, afpls.org/events-aarl
Erica Danylchak, "Grave Landscapes: The Nineteenth-Century Rural Cemetery Movement." Author and preservationist Danylchak will discuss the inspiration for rural cemeteries and the value of these cemeteries in the 21st century. 7 p.m. Feb. 20. Talk, signing, light refreshments. $10. Reservations required. Atlanta History Center, 130 W. Paces Ferry Road NW., Atlanta, 404-814-4150, atlantahistorycenter.com
Karen Tei Yamashita, "Letters to Memory." Yamashita uses archival family materials as well as letters to historians, anthropologists, and classicists to explore various aspects of the Japanese internment and to examine ideas of debt, forgiveness, civil rights, Orientalism, and community. 7 p.m. Feb. 21. Talk, signing. Free. A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Ave. NE., Atlanta, 404-681-5128, acappellabooks.com
The Rebel: In Celebration of Mari Evans. A celebration of the contributions of the influential Black Arts Movement writer and activist will include readings and a panel discussion about Evans' work with Dr. Joanne Gabbin, Dr. Althea Tait, and Dr. Bettye Parker Smith. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21. Readings, discussion, Q&A. Jones Room, Robert W. Woodruff Library, 540 Asbury Circle, 404-727-6861, web.library.emory.edu/
Joseph Skibell and Jireh Holder. Faculty Brave New Works Playwrights, Skibell and Holder will interview each other about playwriting and a writing career. Moderated by Lisa Paulsen. 4 p.m. Feb. 22. Discussion. Free. Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, 1700 N. Decatur Road, Atlanta, 404-727-5050, arts.emory.edu
Ken Leinbach, "Urban Ecology: A Natural Way to Transform Kids, Parks, Cities, and the World." Leinbach, a science educator and leader in environmental education, tells the story of Milwaukee's Urban Ecology Center — a community haven that educates children, reduces crime, and connects everyone to the land, water, plants, and animals. 7 p.m. Feb. 22. Lecture, signing. Free. Jimmy Carter Library & Museum, 441 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, 404-865-7100, jimmycarterlibrary.gov
McEver Poetry Reading: Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Christopher Collins, and Bruce McEver. 7:30 p.m. Feb. 22. Readings. Free. Georgia Institute of Technology, Kress Auditorium, 500 10th St., Atlanta, 404-894-2000, poetry.gatech.edu
Brittney Cooper, "Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower." One of America's leading young black feminists celebrates the power of rage as a powerful source of strength to keep on fighting. In conversation with fellow Crunk Feminist Susana Morris. 7 p.m. Feb. 23. $10 suggested donation. Gaines Chapel, Presser Hall, Agnes Scott College, S. McDonough St., Decatur, 404 471-6000, charisbooksandmore.com
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