Newt Gingrich to Visit Downtown Naperville Tonight for Book Signing

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich along with his wife Callista will visit Anderson's Bookshop for a book signing Wednesday evening.

Former Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich along with his wife Callista will visit downtown Naperville for a book signing Wednesday.  The political power couple will visit Anderson's Bookshop 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Wednesday at 7 p.m. to sign copies of Newt's new historical novel, "Victory at Yorktown." Callista is the author of "Land of the Pilgrim's Pride," a children's book about colonial America.  Tickets are requried. For more information call 630-355-2665, or visit http://www.andersonsbookshop.com/events

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VIDEO: From 'The Worm' to Bookworm: Dennis Rodman Visits Naperville for Children's Book Signing

NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman stopped by Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville to sign copies of his new book, "Dennis the Wild Bull" on Saturday.

VIDEO: From 'The Worm' to Bookworm: Dennis Rodman Visits Naperville for Children's Book Signing

NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman stopped by Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville to sign copies of his new book, "Dennis the Wild Bull" on Saturday.

A crowd of more than 300 people wormed its way through the aisles of Anderson's Bookshop Saturday to meet NBA Hall of Famer turned children's book author Dennis Rodman. And no, "children's book" was not a typo. Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. The former Chicago Bull was visiting Naperville to promote his new children's book, "Dennis the Wild Bull," which was released Wednesday. In order to get a glimpse of Rodman as well as a signed copy of his new book, fans had to pre-order the book at Anderson's. A slightly toned down Rodman sported a Chicago Bulls hat and grey blazer Saturday afternoon, but remnants of his wild side - nose piercings, lip ring, tattoos and bright nail polish…

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Kerry Wood On Deck for Anderson's Book Signing

Retired Chicago Cub will make an appearance at the downtown Naperville book store in December.

A former Chicago Cubs pitcher is on deck for a book signing at Anderson's Bookshop in downtown Naperville next month.  Get news in your inbox. Sign up for the Patch newsletter. Like Naperville Patch on Facebook. Kerry Wood will be making an appearance on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. at Anderson's to sell and sign his book "All You Can Be: Learning & Growing Through Sports."  "All You Can Be" is Wood's first children’s book, which emphasizes the importance of hard work, determination and sacrifice both in life and sports. Co-written by MLB.com reporter Carrie Muskat, Wood enlisted the help of 30 Chicago Public School students in grades 4th through 8th to provide drawings exemplifying their own goals for the future, according to a news …

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'Arthur' Author Tells a Tale or Two

Marc Brown, author of the 'Arthur' books, pays a visit to students.

Students at Brooks Elementary School were treated to a visit from Arthur author Marc Brown on Monday morning. Brown was in town to attend a book signing at Anderson’s Bookshop Monday evening. At the school he had an entire gymnasium of children enthralled, sharing photos of his home and all of the animals his family keeps on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts. Using a drawing easel, Brown demonstrated how Arthur is drawn. Then he explained where his ideas come from for many of the characters. He used his own personal experiences as a third-grade student to guide him in his writing. Many of his characters are based on friends, family and teachers. When he ran out of ideas form his own childhood, he began using his children’s experiences. …

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Kristi Yamaguchi Encourages Readers to Dream Big

Olympic figure skater a and gold medalist signed copies of her book "Dream Big, LIttle Pig!"

Nearly 500 people gathered at Anderson's Bookshop to listen to Olympic Figure Skating Champion and Dancing With The Stars Champion Kristi Yamaguchi read her latest children's book Dream Big, Little Pig!. The story is about Poppy, "a waddling, toddling pig with big dreams" who doesn't give up on her wish to become an ice skating star. After the reading, Yamaguchi signed copies of the books for her fans. Carol Litviak and her granddaughter Kaitlyn Welgos, both of Naperville, pre-ordered three copies of the book and were ready to meet Yamaguchi. "Kristi is very inspirational and it's great to have someone like her here for the signing," said Litviak. "I bought a copy of it for my two year-old grand-niece for Easter. I hope it's a gift she …

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