5 – Seasonal family fun is set as part of the 24th Annual Hometown Holiday celebration in La Grange. Meet some of your faves at Anderson’s! Anderson’s Bookshop, La Grange, 11AM.
5 – Jan Brett, author of The Turnip, 5PM at Coal City High School, Coal City, Illinois. Books sold by Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
6 – Kathryn Aalto, author of The Natural World of Winnie the Pooh, at Anderson’s Bookshop, La Grange, 11AM.
7 – Mitch Albom, author of The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, 7PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets are available with the purchase of the author’s featured book at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
8 – Chet Coppock & Dana Buffone, authors of Doug Buffone: Monster of the Midway, 7PM.
8 – Publisher Rep. Night: Meet some of our trusty book publisher reps who share the latest and greatest books of the year. Have some fun with books with insider tips! Guests are encouraged to RSVP for this special event by calling Anderson’s Bookshop’s La Grange location, (708) 582-6353.
9 – Randall Munroe, author of The Thing Explainer, for Naperville READS- GO GRAPHIC at 7PM at Pfeiffer Hall, 310 E. Benton Ave., Naperville. Free tickets from Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
10 – Jory John & Bob Shea, picture book creators of I Will Chomp You, 7PM.
12 – Amanda Peet & Andrea Troyer, authors of Dear Santa, Love, Rachel Rosenstein, 2PM at Community Christian Church, 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. Tickets are required and available with the purchase of the authors’ featured book at Anderson’s Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, (630) 355-2665.
15 – Jeremy Roenick, author of Shoot First, Pass Later, 6:30PM.
26 – Refe & Susan Tuma, picture book creators of What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night, free storytimes at: 10AM at Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, (630) 355-2665; 12PMat Anderson’s Bookshop, Downers Grove (630) 9963-2665; and at 2PM at Anderson’s Bookshop, La Grange.
27– Kidz Kabaret production cast members of James and the Giant Peach will join us for a free musical performance 2PM.
29 – Meet the Grinch wrap-up party free events at 10AM at Anderson’s Bookshop, Naperville, and at 2PM at Anderson’s in La Grange.
Disclaimer – events and venues are subject to change without notice.
For up-to-the-minute event info, visit www.andersonsbookshop.com.
Anderson’s Bookshop Naperville, 123 W. Jefferson Ave. (630) 355-2665
Anderson’s Bookshop Downers Grove, 5112 Main St. (630) 963-2665
Anderson’s Bookshop La Grange, 265 LaGrange Rd. (708) 582-6363
