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AFTER ‘HOLES’ The popular children’s author Louis Sachar, whose book “Holes” won a Newberry Medal, reads from its new sequel, “Small Steps” (Delacorte). He will sign one book from home for each purchased at the event. Tickets distributed: Bank Street Bookstore, 610 W. 112th St. at Broadway, 212-678-1654, free. Event: Tonight, 6:30 p.m., the School at Columbia University, 556 W. 110th St., between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue, free.
BOOK-MAKING FOR CHILDREN Nancy Loeber from the Center for Book Arts conducts a workshop in constructing a Japanese stab sown book. Afterward, participants have time to put their own words and drawings in the book. The workshop is for children ages 8 to 13 and their adult companions. Saturday, 1-4 p.m., Morris-Jumel Mansion, 65 Jumel Terrace, between 160th and 162nd streets, 212-923-8008, free, registration required.
REMEMBERING KING Gospel singer Joshua Nelson headlines the third annual Martin Luther King Jr. Community Commemoration. The event is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan. Monday, 6:30 p.m., Symphony Space, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, free.
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