Author appearances

Posted January 31, 2008 10:00 pm

• Ted McClelland, author of "The Third Coast: Sailors, Strippers, Fishermen, Folksingers, Long-Haired Ojibway Painter and God-Save-the-Queen Monarchists of the Great Lakes" will discuss and sign copies of his book from 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1 at The Hideout, 1354 W. Wabansia Ave., Chicago. (773) 227-4433.

• "Super Foods Rx Diet" author Wendy Bazilian discusses and signs copies of her book at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 1 at Borders, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.

• Meet acclaimed children's book author Debbi Chocolate as she reads from a selection of her books from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 3 at the Mount Prospect Public Library, 10 S. Emerson St. Chocolate's books include "The Piano Man" and "Pigs Can Fly!" A variety of chocolate treats will be served. Since this event is part of the library's 2008 African-American Read-In Program, participants are invited to read excerpts from books by noted African-American authors. Registration is required. Call (847) 253-5675 or visit www.mppl.org.

• First-time author Jeff Kinney reads from and signs copies of his book, "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," at 7 p.m. Feb. 6 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet author Lynne Cox as she reads from and signs copies of her new paperback edition of "Grayson" at 7 p.m. Feb. 7 at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Meet Jacob Weisberg, author of "The Bush Tragedy," as he discusses and signs copies of his book at 12:30 p.m. Feb. 7 at Borders, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.

-- Laura Stewart

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