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Book notes: Tyra Banks discusses debut novel at NCC

Ÿ Children's book author and illustrator Rosemary Wells will read from and sign copies of her new “Kindergators” book, “Hands Off, Harry!,” at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The book is the first in Wells' 10-part picture-book “Kindergators” series, looking at some common children's behavioral problems in school. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ “Chain Reaction” author Simone Elkeles reads from and signs copies of her new romance book for young adult readers at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ “Pirate King” author Laurie R. King discusses and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243 or centuriesandsleuths.com.

Ÿ Middle-reader author Tricia Springstubb reads from and signs copies of her book “Mo Wren, Lost and Found” at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, at Anderson's Two Doors East, 111 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

Ÿ “Definitely Not Mr. Darcy” author Karen Doornebos reads from and signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Supermodel, television personality and author Tyra Banks will discuss and distribute autographed copies of her debut fantasy novel, #8220;Modelland,#8221; at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Wentz Concert Hall and Fine Arts Center at North Central College, 171 E. Chicago Ave., Naperville. Tickets, which include a signed copy of #8220;Modelland#8221; and admission to the program, are required and are available at Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville (at 123 W. Jefferson Ave.) for $25. For information, call Anderson Bookshop at (630) 355-2665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.

#376; Best-selling author Harlan Coben reads from and signs copies of his new young adult thriller, #8220;Shelter,#8221; at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.