Author events: NFL great Tim Green signs 'Baseball Genuis' at Anderson's in Naperville

• Author Rachel Ruiz visits Anderson's Bookshop in La Grange at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 5, as part of a Women's History Month celebration. Ruiz, the author of the children's book "When Penny Met POTUS," will read from and sign copies of her book. To meet Ruiz, purchase her book from Anderson's Bookshop in La Grange, 26 S. La Grange Road. (708) 582-6352 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Elizabeth Briggs will be on hand for a Young Adult Reader Pizza Party at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 5, to celebrate the release of her book "Future Threat" at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Guests are asked to RSVP by calling The Book Stall at (847) 446-8880.

• Defense attorney and author Jerome Buting discusses his career and his book "Illusion of Justice" at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6, at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Buting will also sign copies of his book. Tickets cost $5 and do not include a copy of the book. To join the signing line, purchase the book at co-sponsor Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Confessions of Young Nero" author Margaret George signs copies of her book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, 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.

• "Books for Living" author Will Schwalbe discusses his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7, at the Highland Park Public Library, 494 Laurel Ave., Highland Park. (847) 432-0216 or hplibrary.org.

• Kelly Jensen signs copies of her new book, "Here We Are: Feminism for the Real World," at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 9, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Meet former NFL player and author Tim Green as he signs copies of "Baseball Genius," his sports-related book for young readers co-written with former Major League Baseball player Derek Jeter, at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 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.

• Children's book author Sherri Duskey Rinker will read from her book "Mighty Mighty Construction Site" at a Sleepy Story Time at 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 10, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. Youngsters can wear their pajamas and are welcome to bring a favorite stuffed animal to the event. For ages 3 and older. No registration is required. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Author Benjamin Alire Saenz signs copies of his book "The Inexplicable Logic of My Life" at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, 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.

• Bridget Geraghty signs copies of her children's book "Molly Bell and the Wishing Well" at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• Dancer, actress and TV personality ("So You Think You Can Dance: The Next Generation") Maddie Ziegler presents her book "The Maddie Diaries" at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Each guest must purchase a ticket, which costs $25 and includes a pre-signed copy of the book. Guests younger than 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Accompanying adult will not need a ticket. Purchase tickets at maddiezieglerandersons.brownpapertickets.com. Visit andersonsbookshop.com.