‘Hush, Hush’ author coming to the Valley

‘Hush, Hush’ author coming to the Valley

Becca Fitzpatrick, who penned the New York Times bestselling novel “Hush, Hush,” will make special appearances in the Youngstown area Thursday. She will be at the Austintown branch library at 9 a.m. and at the Poland branch library at 12:30 and 6:30 p.m.

The author’s visit celebrates the upcoming Teen Read Week, Oct. 17-23, during which teens are encouraged to read for the fun of it and to visit their libraries for reading materials.

Fitzpatrick will discuss writing novels for teens and speak about her new novel, “Crescendo,” due to be released later this month. Copies of the new book will be available for sale and will be signed by the author.

The events are being sponsored by the Frank and Pearl Gelbman Trust of Huntington Bank. Seating is limited, and participants are asked to register by calling 330-744-8636.

Book signing planned by Boardman author

CORNERSBURG

Local author and counselor Marilyn Burns of Boardman will sign her first book, “Lost No More … A Mother’s Spiritual Journey Through Her Son’s Addiction,” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at JMJ Spiritual Connection, 3528 Canfield Road.

The book is about the death of Burns’ 23-year-old son, Chris, who died in 2007 of a drug-related heart attack. It details her spiritual growth during his addiction and after his death. Chris Burns was a 2002 Boardman High School graduate and became addicted to OxyContin and other drugs after a car accident left him with chronic pain.

The book can be purchased at the store and on www.amazon.com. For more information, visit www.lostnomore.us.

Poetry reading

YOUNGSTOWN

Pig Iron Literary and Art Works will have an open poetry reading Tuesday at Pig Iron Press, 26 N. Phelps St.

Readers are invited. Sign up at the door; the reading begins at 7:30 p.m.