Author events: Newbery-winner Kwame Alexander signs 'Playbook' at Naperville's Anderson's

• Author Wayne Turmel signs copies of his new novel, "Acre's Bastard," at noon Sunday, Feb. 26, at Barnes and Noble, 47 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 132, Naperville. Turmel also will give a presentation about writing historical fiction. (630) 579-0200 or barnesandnoble.com.

• Local author Nancy Doyle, founder of The Doyle Group, discusses her new book, "Manage Your Financial Life: A Thoughtful, Organized Approach for Women Cover Image," at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 26, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Colson Whitehead discusses his National Book Award-winning novel "The Underground Railroad" at a Family Action Network (FAN) event at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, in the auditorium at Evanston Township High School, 1600 Dodge Ave., Evanston. familyactionnetwork.net.

• "Windy City Blues" author Renée Rosen discusses her book at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Refreshments will be served. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com. Also, the Lake Forest Book Store and the Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Historical Society co-host a luncheon with Rosen at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, at MLG Restaurant, 181 E. Laurel Ave., Lake Forest. Tickets cost $35 for the luncheon. A copy of Rosen's book is included with each ticket. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420.

• Newbery Medal-winning author Kwame Alexander signs copies of his newest title, "The Playbook: 52 Rules to Aim, Shoot, and Score in This Game Called Life," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28, 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.

• Author Kalisha Buckhanon visits the Academic and Professional Center Event Room of Waubonsee Community College, Route 47, Waubonsee Drive, Sugar Grove, at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, to read from her works and discuss tips on writing and publishing. Buckhanon is the author of the novels "Solemn," "Conception" and "Upstate." Free. waubonsee.edu.

• Meet "A Piece of the World" author Christina Baker Kline as she signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, 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. Baker Kline will also read from and discuss "A Piece of the World" at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 4, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. She will present a 30-minute slideshow of photographs and discuss what inspired her to write "A Piece of the World." (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet "Splinter" author Sasha Dawn as she signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 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.