Author Melanie Holmes will highlight notable people, places and experiences across the state of Illinois at her Yorkville Library presentation.

Pete Colarelli, former ExxonMobil employee, mentored Brandon Adjoumani when Adjoumani was a student at Lockport Township High School. On Saturday, Adjoumani will serve in Colarelli's former role as a host for Easterseals Joliet's annual Celebration of Giving.

Award-winning author and illustrator Matthew Cordell will unveil his latest picture book, “To See an Owl,” at 2 p.m. Jan. 12 at Lake Villa District Library.

Sutherland self-published his first book, “Rusty and Rita: Bus Friends Forever,” in November 2019.

A former Downers Grove firefighter has written a children’s book inspired by his backyard chickens

In the heart of Aspen Drive Library, nestled among shelves overflowing with stories of wonder, sits Aishi Agarwal with a copy of her debut children’s book, “The Mysterious Family.”

On Feb. 21, Trinity Services and High Tide Press hosted a book signing for clinical psychologist Mike Mecozzi at the ROXY in Lockport.

Inspired to prevent others from struggling with an eating disorder like she does, 15-year-old Bella Miller has become a children’s author.

Author Reese Carney 8, of Utica signs copies of her book titled "Reeses Fantastic Surgery Adventure" on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 at La Salle-Peru Township High School. Reese was diagnosed with a very rare hip condition called coxa vara at age six. Her journey through surgeries made her publish her very first children's book.

Local author and paranormal investigator Dale Kaczmarek discusses the story of Resurrection Mary.

Author at Harvest Bakery and More Aug. 10

The Princeton Public Library will host local author, Lori Windows, at 4 p.m. on Friday, July 7 at 698 E. Peru St.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author will be featured at a discussion, Q&A and book-signing event at 7 p.m. May 16 at Frugal Muse Books, Music & Video in Darien.

Kelly Jensen is a writer for the popular website Book Riot, podcast host of “Hey YA!,” and editor of anthologies, including “(Don’t) Call Me Crazy: 33 Voices Start the Conversation About Mental Health.”

Best-selling author Phyllis Fagell will present a webinar titled “Middle School Superpowers: 12 Resilience Strategies to Help Tweens and Teens Reframe Setbacks and Gain Confidence.”

Author and St. Anne alumni Amanda Donahue and husband Tyler presented her book “Tyler’s Purple Arm” Friday, April 14, 2023 to third, fourth and fifth graders at the Dixon School.

Author and St. Anne’s alumni Amanda Donahue and husband Tyler presented her book “Tyler’s Purple Arm” Friday, April 14, 2023 to third, fourth and fifth graders at the Dixon School.

Guest speaker will discuss “Big Feelings: How to Be OK When Things Are Not OK." It includes letting go of perfectionism.

The movie is a thriller with dark comedy undertones. In addition, Rikki Lee Travolta just garnered his ninth screenplay award for his original thriller about Elvis Presley.

The webinar will feature an author's talk titled “Live Your Excellence: Bring Your Best Self to Work and Home Every Day.”

Elmhurst Public Library will join libraries across the state of Illinois to host entertaining and hilarious best-selling science author Mary Roach in an online program at 7 p.m. March 1.

Bob O’Connor is a Dixon High School and Northern Illinois University graduate.

"Waldwick" is historical fiction set in southwestern Wisconsin from 1826 to 1871 that deals with the consequences of oppression as it follows the three faces of power – the power to design or manipulate rules, the power to win the game through force or unfair competition