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Author events: Exotic pet vet Dr. Laurie Hess signs new book in Naperville

• Meet award-winning author and illustrator Kevin Henkes as he signs copies of "Egg," his new title for preschoolers, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 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.

• Exotic pet veterinarian and Animal Planet TV personality Dr. Laurie Hess signs copies of her latest book, "Unlikely Companions: The Adventures of an Exotic Animal Doctor (Or, What Friends Feathered, Furred, and Scaled Have Taught Me About Life)," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Writer, director and producer Jeremy McCarter discusses and signs copies of "Hamilton: The Revolution," a book he co-wrote with Lin-Manuel Miranda, creator of the hit Broadway musical "Hamilton," at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Highland Park Public Library. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• "Fan Phenomena: The Twilight Saga" author Laurena Aker signs copies of her book at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• The Lisle Park District presents its Chicago Author Series at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, and each Saturday in February, in the Netzley-Yender Farmhouse at the Museums at Lisle Station Park, 921 School St., Lisle. Local authors will present their books for informal discussions. Coffee and refreshments will be served. Free. (630) 968-0499 or lisleparkdistrict.org.

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