Author events: Gabourey Sidibe greets fan at Naperville's Anderson's

• Author Ann Brack-Johnson will discuss and sign copies of her book "Angie of Garfield Farm" at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Garfield Farm Museum, on Garfield Road, off Illinois Route 38, Campton Hills. Admission donation is $3-$6. Refreshments will be served in celebration of the museum's 40th anniversary. Reservations are recommended; call (630) 584-8485 or email info@garfieldfarm.org. See garfieldfarm.org.

• Gerald Danzer, author of "Milk and Dairying: Keys to Itasca History," discusses his book and the history of Itasca at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 7, at the Itasca Community Library, 500 W. Irving Park Road, Itasca. Books will be available for purchase at the event. (630) 773-1699 or itascalibrary.org.

• David Kaplan of ESPN Radio signs copies of his book "The Plan: Epstein, Maddon, and the Audacious Blueprint for a Cubs Dynasty" at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 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.

• "Always and Forever, Lara Jean" author Jenny Han and "Windfall" author Jennifer E. Smith sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase one of the authors' books from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com. Smith and Han also will be on hand to discuss their books at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Best-selling author Graeme Simison signs copies of his book "The Best of Adam Sharp" at 7 p.m. Monday, May 8, 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.

• Newbery Honor-winning author Lauren Wolk discusses her new book, "Beyond the Bright Sea," at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the bookstore at (847) 234-4420. Visit lakeforestbookstore.com.

• "The Broken Road" author Richard Paul Evans signs copies of his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 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 William Hazelgrove discusses his book "Madam President: The Secret Presidency of Edith Wilson" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at the Bloomingdale Public Library, 101 Fairfield Way, Bloomingdale. Registration is required. Call the library's reference desk at (630) 924-2730. See mybpl.org.

• Author Erik Weihenmayer signs copies of his book "No Barriers: A Blind Man's Journey to Kayak the Grand Canyon" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase the book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet "Windfall" author Jennifer Smith when she discusses her new novel for young adults at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Wine and cheese will be served. Register by calling the bookstore at (847) 234-4420. See lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Lew Watts discusses his debut novel, "Marcel Malone," at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Laurie Forest signs copies of her book "The Black Witch" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 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.

• Meet Doreen Cronin as she discusses her book "Cyclone" at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Twenty-six new Latina authors, some local and others from across the globe, share the stories of their writings at the Today's Inspired Latina Series Launches Volume III event from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at The Meadows Club, 2950 W. Golf Road, Rolling Meadows. Authors Luz Marie Caro and Dolly Rosario are the event hosts. $15 admission; $35 VIP admission. eventbrite.com.

• Lindsey Becker signs the fantasy adventure title "The Star Thief" at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 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.

• Steven C. Hayes, chairman of the department of psychology at the University of Nevada and author of the book "Get Out of Your Mind & Into Your Life: The New Acceptance & Commitment Therapy," presents a program on "Psychological Flexibility: How Love Turns Pain Into Purpose" at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 11, in the Cornog Auditorium at New Trier High School's Northfield campus, 7 Happ Road, Northfield. The program is sponsored by the Family Action Network. familyactionnetwork.net.

• Melanie Benjamin, The New York Times best-selling author of the historical novels "The Swans of Fifth Avenue" and "The Aviator's Wife," will be the featured guest of honor at the Bernie's Book Bank "Book Lovers' Lunch" from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Bernie's Book Bank, 917 North Shore Drive, Lake Bluff. Tickets cost $150 and includes lunch. Bernie's Book Bank collects and distributes new and gently used books to needy children. For reservations, visit berniesbookbank.org/bookloverslunch. (847) 780-7323.

• "The Nix" author Nathan Hill discusses and signs copies of his book at 6 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Register by calling the bookstore at (847) 234-4420.

• Academy Award-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe ("Precious"), also of TV's "Empire," signs copies of her new memoir, "This Is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare," at 7 p.m. Friday, May 12, 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.

• Barbara Bradley Hagerty discusses her book "Life Reimagined: The Science, Art, and Opportunity of Midlife" at 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, at the Arlington Heights Memorial Library, 500 N. Dunton Ave., Arlington Heights. To register, call (847) 392-0100 or visit ahml.info.

• Dawn Napier signs copies of her book "Star Pack" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at This Old Book, 138 Center St., Grayslake. (847) 548-6951 or thisoldbook.com.

• Kate Moore signs copies of her book "The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women" at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 13, 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.