Children's book authors in McHenry, Glen Ellyn

• Meet Kerry Hertel as she signs copies of her children's book “Tidy Tess” at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at Borders Books and Music, 2221 Richmond Road, McHenry. (815) 578-9330.

• Author Glennette Tilley Turner signs copies of her new nonfiction children's book “Fort Mose” at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 18, at The Bookstore, 475 N. Main St., Glen Ellyn. (630) 469-2891.