Author events: Mad Hatter tea party with Marissa Meyer Nov. 12

• Author Laura Quinn signs copies of her book "Punk Charming" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at the 15th Annual Barrington Arts & Crafts Showcase at the Barrington Park District, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Books will be available for purchase. Free admission. (847) 381-0687 or barringtonparkdistrict.org.

• Israeli author Sarit Yishai-Levi leads a discussion about her best-selling debut novel, "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," from 10 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 Dempster St., Skokie. She also will sign copies of her book. Free. Call The Book Stall in Winnetka at (847) 446-8880 or see thebookstall.com.

• Kendra Levin, author of "The Hero is You: Sharpen Your Focus, Conquer Your Demons, and Become the Writer You Were Born to Be," takes part in a Pitch-A-Palooza event at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Prospective authors may have the chance to present a prepared book pitch to a panel including an agent, editors and authors. The pitch must be less than two minutes. To have a chance for selection at the Pitch-a-Palooza, guests must purchase a copy of Levin's book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Ami Polonsky, author of the new middle-grade novel "Threads," discusses her book at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Chicago author Charles Finch signs copies of his new novel, "The Inheritance," at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Laure Eve signs copies of her young adult fantasy title "The Graces" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Shannon Messenger signs copies of her book "Lodestar," the fifth book in the best-selling "Keeper of the Lost Cities" series, at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Middle-grade title authors Eoin Colfer ("Iron Man: The Gauntlet") and Jonathan Stroud ("Lockwood & Co.: The Creeping Shadow") sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of one (or both) of the authors' books from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet best-selling author Caroline Leavitt as she discusses her new novel, "Cruel Beautiful World," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. A book signing follows the author's presentation. Books will be available for purchase. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• The Domestic Violence Legal Clinic and Women & Children First bookstore co-host an event with Jessica Luther, author of "Unsportsmanlike Conduct: College Football and the Politics of Rape," at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, at Women & Children First, 5233 N. Clark St., Chicago. Event features a book reading, a Q&A discussion and a book signing. (773) 769-9299.

• Carol Award-winning author Katherine Reay discusses her fourth novel, "A Portrait of Emily Price," at a book release event beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420.

• T.A. Barron signs copies of his book "Atlantis Lost" at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• William Hazelgrove signs copies of his book "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson" at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• Marissa Meyer discusses and signs copies of her new novel, "Heartless," at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at The Corral, 4940 Willow Springs Road, Western Springs. The event also features a Mad Hatter's tea party, costume and trivia contests, games, prizes and more. One $25 ticket admits one guest (with one adult chaperone, if necessary). Tickets are available at marissameyerandersons.brownpapertickets.com. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop. andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local author Shawn P. Killackey signs copies of his book "Mundelein: Images of America" from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Barnes & Noble at the Hawthorn Mall, 720 Center Drive, Vernon Hills. (847) 247-1157.

• St. Charles author Russ Devereaux and illustrator Penny Wofford discuss and sign copies of their children's book "Proud of It" at a book-release party beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Arts in Bartlett, 215 S. Main St., Bartlett. Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. Call Rita Lopienski at (630) 956-8814 or email rlopienski@sbcglobal.net.

• Local author Sherman L. Jenkins signs copies of his book "Ted Strong Jr.: The Untold Story of an Original Harlem Globetrotter and Negro Leagues All-Star" at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.