Page Turner

Controversial radio talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger will sign and discuss her new book, “The 10 Commandments: The Significance of God’s Law in Everyday Life,” at 7 p.m. Thursday at Bookstar, 21440 Victory Blvd., Woodland Hills. (818) 702-9515.

The new Borders Books & Music store at Northridge Fashion Center, 9301 Tampa Ave., is starting a Pajamarama story time for kids 4 to 6 at 7 p.m. Fridays. Today is the first day. Kids are invited to wear their PJs. The store also has a story time at 10 a.m. Saturdays and one for preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays.

Also at Borders, the Jim Stubblefield Group performs Latin-flavored and jazz selections from its CD, “Cities of Gold,” tonight at 7:30. Free. (818) 886-5443.

Author Tony Johnston will read her latest book, “Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella,” for children 4 and older and their parents at 10 a.m. Thursday at Pages, 18399 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. An adaptation of the classic fairy tale, “Bigfoot Cinderrrrrella” features a clumsy, smelly, hairy, strong Bigfoot heroine who wins her Bigfoot prince’s affection with her log-rolling abilities. James Warhola’s earthy illustrations add to the story’s rowdy tone. (818) 34-BOOKS. Free.

The Kindness of Strangers coffeehouse, 4378 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, hosts several writing groups each week. A sitcom writing group meets 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and a playwriting and feature film writing group meets 6 to 9 p.m. Sundays. Cost varies. (818) 752-9566.