'Queen Bees' author Wiseman in Naperville

• Rosalind Wiseman, author of the best-selling "Queen Bees & Wannabes" and the new adult novel "Boys, Girls and Other Hazardous Materials," will be on hand for a special "Mother-Daughter Girl World Tour Workshop" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Jefferson Junior High School, 1525 N. Loomis St., Naperville. Girls ages 8-14 and their mothers are invited to attend the event that is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshops. The program includes an interactive discussion about confidence, friendships, sweat-inducing moments and common mother-daughter challenges. A Q&A and book signing with Wiseman will follow. Tickets are $40 per mother/daughter pair and will include giveaways and both of Wiseman's books. (630) 355-2665.

• Comedian, actor and author Jeff Garlin reads from and signs copies of his new book ,"My Footprint," at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 2, at Borders Books and Music, 150 N. State St., Chicago. (312) 606-0750.

• Meet author Mayrose Wood as she reads from and signs copies of her new book, "The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.

• Robert Wolcott, professor and founder of the Kellogg Innovation Network at the Kellogg School of Management, discusses his new book, "Innovating Your Life: Applying the Art and Science of Innovation to Living a More Inspiring, Fulfilling and Meaningful Life," at noon on Wednesday, March 3, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880.