Author appearances: Melanie Benjamin signs new book in Glen Ellyn

By Laura Milbrath Stewart

• Meet Pulitzer Prize nominee and New York Times best-selling author Alison McGhee and Newbery and National Book Award finalist Kathi Appelt as they sign copies of their new fantasy title for middle-grade readers, "Maybe a Fox," at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Maybe a Fox" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Local best-selling author Melanie Benjamin signs copies of her newest title, "The Swans of Fifth Avenue," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891 or justthebookstore.com.

• Jane O'Connor signs copies of her book "Fancy Nancy: Saturday Night Sleepover" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of O'Connor's book from Anderson's La Grange location. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Meet Roxane Gay, author of "An Untamed State" and "Bad Feminist," in "An Evening With Roxane Gay" at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, in the Footlik Theater at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines. Gay will discuss her works and will sign copies of her titles. Books will be available for purchase. For information, contact Kathleen Carot at (847) 376-7061 or email kcarot@oakton.edu.

• David Lubar signs copies of latest teen novel, "Character, Driven," at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 9, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of "Character, Driven" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Mo O'Hara signs copies of the fourth title in the "My Big Fat Zombie Goldfish" series, "Any Fin is Possible," at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 10, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To reserve a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of O'Hara's book from Anderson's Bookshop's Naperville location. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Jaleigh Johnson, author of "The Mark of the Dragonfly," introduces a new young adult fantasy title, "Secrets of Solace," at 7 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of Johnson's book from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Elmhurst native Laurenne Sala signs copies of her new picture book, "You Made Me a Mother," at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "You Made Me a Mother" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Jonathan Masters signs copies of his book "The Throwaway Kids" at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Half Price Books, 366 W. Army Trail Road, Bloomingdale. (630) 893-8907 or hpb.com.

• Local children's book author Aaron Reynolds introduces his latest picture book, "President Squid," at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• "The Book Thief" author Markus Zusak discusses the 10th anniversary edition of his book at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 12, at Winnetka Congregational Church, 726 Pine St., Winnetka. Free and open to the public. The event is sponsored by The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.