Book notes: Weird Al introduces kids' book in Naperville
• Meet author Nick Delbanco as he discusses and signs copies of his book “Lastingness: The Art of Old Age” at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
• Comedian, singer/songwriter and producer Al Yankovic, known to millions as “Weird Al,” introduces his first children's book, “When I Grow Up,” in an author program at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Meiley-Swallow Hall at North Central College, 31 S. Ellsworth St., Naperville. The event is being presented by Anderson's Bookshop in Naperville. Admission for one and a place in the book-signing line are included with the purchase of “When I Grow Up” at Anderson's Bookshop. Additional tickets are available for $5 each. Call (630) 355-3665 or visit andersonsbookshop.com.
• NFL great and author Tim Green reads from and signs copies of his book “The Big Time” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Children's book illustrator and author Mark Teague reads from and signs copies of his newest book, “Firehouse!,” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18, at Anderson's Bookshop, 5112 Main St., Downers Grove. (630) 963-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
• Meet local author Mark Quinn as he reads from and signs copies of his new book, #8220;The Chairman's Challenge: A Continuing Novel of Big City Politics,#8221; at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. The new novel is a sequel to #8220;The Chairman.#8221; (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
#8226; Robert Krantz discusses and signs copies of his best-selling book #8220;Falling in Love With Sophia#8221; at noon Sunday, Feb. 20, at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview. Free. Call (847) 729-2235. Krantz will also discuss and sign his book at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, at the #8220;Have a Heart Fundraiser#8221; at St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 2350 Dempster St., Des Plaines. Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by Krantz's speech and book signing. There is a $20 charge for dinner. Books will be available for purchase. Registration is required by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 18. For details, call the church office at (847) 827-5519.
#8226; #8220;Other Eyes#8221; author Barbara D'Amato discusses and signs copies of her book at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 20, at Centuries and Sleuths Bookstore, 7419 W. Madison St., Forest Park. (708) 771-7243.
#8226; Young adult author Gennifer Choldenko reads from and signs copies of her new book, #8220;No Passengers Beyond This Point,#8221; at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Choldenko is the author of the Newberry Honor winner and New York Times best-seller #8220;Al Capone Does My Shirts.#8221; (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.
#8226; Henry Kisor discusses his life as a hearing-impaired author and signs copies of his nonfiction book #8220;What's That Pig Outdoors?#8221; at noon Thursday, Feb. 24, at Villa Olivia Country Club, Route 20 and Naperville Road, Bartlett. The event is hosted by the Bartlett Rotary Club. Admission is $11 and includes lunch. (630) 289-1000.
#8226; Picture book author Carolyn Crimi of Evanston reads from her new book, #8220;Dear Tabby,#8221; at a storytime event at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. The event is free and open to the public, but a $2 donation is suggested. A portion of the proceeds will go to assist PAWS Chicago, the Chicago area's largest no-kill animal shelter. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.
#8226; Meet Wheaton mom, activist and author Shayne Moore as she introduces her book, #8220;Global Soccer Mom: Changing the World is Easier Than You Think,#8221; at a book launch party at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. Wine and appetizers will be served. Free and open to the public, but reservations are required. Call (630) 469-2891 or send an e-mail to justbook475@yahoo.com.