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Author appearances: Laura Bush, Jenna Bush Hager host Q&A at Naperville's North Central

• Former First Lady Laura Bush and her daughter, NBC News correspondent Jenna Bush Hager, introduce their new picture book, "Our Great Big Backyard!," in an Anderson's Bookshop-sponsored program at 4:30 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Pfeiffer Hall, on the campus of North Central College, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. The program includes a moderated discussion and Q&A event. Tickets cost $25 and include a signed copy of the book. There will be no on-site signing and no opportunity for guests to meet the authors. Security measures will be in place. For tickets and information, call (630) 355-2665 or see andersonsbookshop.com.

• Author Matt de la Pena and illustrator Christian Robinson sign copies of the 2016 Newbery Medal and 2016 Caldecott Honor-winning book "Last Stop on Market Street" at 6 p.m. Monday, May 16, at the La Grange Public Library, 10 W. Cossitt Ave., La Grange. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of La Grange. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of "Last Stop on Market Street" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Don't You Cry" author Mary Kubica signs copies of her novel at 7 p.m. Monday, May 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "Don't You Cry" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Excellent Lombards" author Jane Hamilton discusses her new novel at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Gary W. Moore signs copies of his latest novel, "The Final Service," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "The Final Service" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Armentrout signs copies of her teen novel "The Problem With Forever" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To join the signing line, purchase a copy of "The Problem With Forever" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "Braving It" author Jim Campbell discusses his book at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, at The Book Stall, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Former U.S. Secret Service agent and author Clint Hill and co-author Lisa McCubbin discuss their book "Five Presidents" at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, in the Little Theater at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Drive, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop of Naperville. Tickets are required. Each $32 ticket admits one person and includes a copy of "Five Presidents." Companion ticket packages are available. Books purchased from vendors other than Anderson's Bookshop will not be permitted in the signing line. Each guest's assigned seat number corresponds to their place in the signing line. Guests will receive their book when they arrive at the event, and not before. Tickets can be purchased at (630) 355-2665 or andersonbookshop.com.

• Meet Laura Kamoie, co-author of "America's First Daughter," as she discusses her book at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the Lake Forest Book Store, 662 N. Western Ave., Lake Forest. Refreshments will be served. Register by calling the Lake Forest Book Store at (847) 234-4420. See lakeforestbookstore.com.

• Author Robyn Carr signs copies of her new title, "What We Find," at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "What We Find" at Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Daymond John of TV's "Shark Tank" signs copies of his book "The Power of Broke" at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at Anderson's Bookshop, 53 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. To reserve a place in the book-signing line, purchase a copy of "The Power of Broke" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• "The Charm Bracelet" author Wade Rouse discusses his new novel at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at The Book Stall at Chestnut Court, 811 Elm St., Winnetka. (847) 446-8880 or thebookstall.com.

• Young adult authors Christa Desir ("Love Blind") and Sharon Biggs Waller ("The Forbidden Orchid") sign copies of their books at 7 p.m. Friday, May 20, at Anderson's Bookshop, 26 S. La Grange Road, La Grange. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Love Blind" or "The Forbidden Orchid" from Anderson's in La Grange. (708) 582-6353 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Frank Ardito Jr. discusses and signs copies of his book "The Street Sweeper" at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the Huntley Area Public Library, 1100 Ruth Road, Huntley. Register at (847) 669-5386 or huntleylibrary.org.

• Meet New York Times best-selling author John Hart when he signs copies of his latest thriller, "Redemption Road," at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. For a place in the signing line, purchase a copy of "Redemption Road" from Anderson's in Naperville. (630) 355-2665 or andersonsbookshop.com.

• Mark F. Spreyer, executive director of the Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington, discusses and signs copies of his book "Natural Digressions" from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 21, at the L.L. Bean Store at Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Shop Center, East Ring Road, Skokie. (847) 428-6957 or stillmannc.org.

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