'Woods Runner' author Paulsen in Schaumburg
• "The Woods Runner" author Gary Paulsen discusses his new book at 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Borders Books and Music, 1540 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. (847) 330-0031. Paulsen will also read from and sign copies of "The Woods Runner" at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Naperville North High School, 899 N. Mill St., Naperville. Guests can get their free ticket for the April 10 event by purchasing Paulsen's book at Anderson's Bookshop at 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Call (630) 420-6480 for information.
• Author Ridley Pearson reads from and signs copies of his new book "Kingdom Keepers 3: Disney in Shadow" at 7 p.m. Friday, April 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Jennie Nass signs copies of her book "Pass the Ketchup, Hold the Jargonese Please: Adopting Plain Talk in Your Family" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 Richmond Road, McHenry. (815) 578-9330.
• Fern Schumer Chapman discusses and signs copies of her fact-based novel "Is It Night or Day?" at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Warren-Newport Public Library, 224 N. O'Plaine Road, Gurnee. Chapman's book will be available for purchase at the event. Reservations are required for this free program. (847) 244-5150.
• Author and restorative justice advocate Melanie G. Snyder discusses and signs copies of her book "Grace Goes to Prison" at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 11, at the Highland Avenue Church of the Brethren, 783 W. Highland Ave., Elgin. The event is open to the public. (847) 741-5124.
• Husband-and-wife writing team Brian Froud and Wendy Froud read from and sign copies of their new book "The Heart of the Faerie Oracle," their follow up to "The Faeries' Oracle" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.
• Meet cartoonist and author Lincoln Peirce as he reads from and signs copies of his new book "Big Nate!" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 13, at Borders Books and Music, 1540 E. Golf Road, Schaumburg. (847) 330-0031. Peirce also reads from and signs copies of "Big Nate!" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.
• Chicago area native Gayle Brandeis reads from and signs copies of her new book "My Life with the Lincolns" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 14, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665.
• Meet author and former Atlanta Falcons defensive end Tim Green as he reads from and signs copies of his new middle grade baseball book "Rivals" at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 15, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665.