Anderson Bookshop Events
Author Zachery Michael Jack
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24TH AT 2:00 PM
The unbelievable real-life story of General Rosalie Gardiner Jones, who in the waning days of 1912 mustered and marched an all-women army nearly 175 miles to help win support for votes for women.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, March of the Suffragettes, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665 or order
Author Eigh Bardugo
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27th AT 7:00 PM
Join us for a very exciting event with #1 New York Times bestselling author Leigh Bardugo! She brings the highly anticipated sequel to the thrilling Six of Crows! She will speak and take questions, followed by a signing line. Your place in the signing line is reserved and numbered when you purchase the new book from Anderson's.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Crooked Kingdom, from Anderson’s Bookshop. You may order your book by calling (630) 355-2665, stopping into the Naperville Anderson's location or order online using the link below.
Author Ed Vere
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1ST AT 11:00 AM
Max the Brave author Ed Vere is back with Max at Night, a future bedtime classic. Little ones will love this new picture book- to the max!
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Max at Night, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Ben Hatke
MONDAY, OCTOBER 3RD AT 7:00 PM
Middle grade readers will find a hero in Mighty Jack, a fairy tale in graphic novel form by our guest, Ben Hatke, the NY Times bestselling author/illustrator of Zita, the Spacegirl.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Mighty Jack, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Patrick McDonnell
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 7:00 PM
A very special launch for Patrick McDonnell, Caldecott honor recipient and creator of "Mutts," who returns with TEK, the picture book story of a cave boy in love with his tech.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, TEK, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Ruth Spiro
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 5TH AT 4:30 PM
Brainy baby books introduce the wonder of the world to little ones in Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering and Baby Loves Quarks. Meet the author, Ruth Spiro, at a rare afternoon event.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Baby Loves Aerospace Engineering or Baby Loves Quarks, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Trenton Lee Stewart
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6TH AT 7:00 PM
Mystery and problem-solving are keys to the wonderful and bestselling Mysterious Benedict Society series from middle grade writer, Trenton Lee Stewart. Now he’s back with The Secret Keepers, a heart-pounding adventure story for readers to solve too!
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, The Secret Keepers, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Janet Tashjian
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11TH AT 7:00 PM
A girl with a great imagination discovers that her sticker collection can come to life! Stickers included in this fun book!
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Sticker Girl from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Margaret Stohl
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12th AT 7:00 PM
The Avengers' iconic master spy returns in this sequel to "Forever Red."
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Black Widow Red Vengeance, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Soman Chainani
MONDAY, OCTOBER 17TH AT 7:00PM
Wish you could go to the School for Good and Evil? Now you can Join the ranks of heroes and villains who have walked these hallowed halls and mastered what it takes to be placed in their own fairy tales with The Ever Never Handbook.
Soman Chainani's New York Times bestselling series (The School for Good and Evil, A World Without Princes, and The Last Ever After) comes to life in this handbook full of everything students need to learn in order to survive their own fairy tale from dress codes and school rules to alumni portraits, kingdom maps, and much, much more.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, The School for Good and Evil: Ever Never Handbook, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order online using the link below.
Author Kristi Yamaguchi
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19TH AT 7:00PM
From the New York Times bestelling author Kristi Yamaguchi!
When you pass on some kindness, it might make its way back to you...
Cara the Cat is struggling with picking the perfect song for her new ice-skating routine. But when a friend in need turns up at the rink, Cara drops everything to lend a helping hand. All she asks is that he pay it forward Before long, Cara's kindness is passed all around...and might even make its way back home.
Kristi Yamaguchi is an ice-skating Olympic gold medalist and world champion who knows how to lend a helping hand As founder of the Always Dream Foundation, Kristi helps promote early childhood literacy. Through her newest picture book, Kristi inspires children of all ages to pay it forward.
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, Cara's Kindness, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order online using the link below.
Author's Jon Klassen & Carson Ellis
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20TH AT 7:00 PM
TWO powerhouse picture book creators tonight! The last of Jon Klassen's "Hat" books and a gorgeous new backyard adventure from the creator of "Home."
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, We Found a Hat (Klaussen) or Du Iz Tak? (Ellis) from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
Author Grace Lin
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27TH AT 7:00 PM
The companion novel to "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" is now on the 2016 National Book Award longlist!
This in-store event is free and open to the public. To join the signing line, please purchase the author’s latest book, When the Sea Turned to Silver, from Anderson’s. To purchase your book, please stop into or call the Anderson's Naperville location at (630) 355-2665, or order below.
