The following readings will be held at City Lights Bookstore in Sylva.

• Maria E. Lyons will host a reading and signing for her children’s book series, “Angelina The Adventure Cat,” at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. Lyons is a storyteller and educator with more than 30 years of experience in faith-based education and the arts. 

• Tyler Auston Jones will present his poetry collection, “Obsidian Sun,” at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 13. The book explores Black brilliance, beauty, burden and bravery through verse.

All events are free and open to the public. For more information, call 828.586.9499 or visit citylightsnc.com.