Author events, Nov. 20-26

Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie, "Freedom in Congo Square." 3 p.m. Nov. 20. Talk, signing. Free. Auburn Avenue Research Library, 101 Auburn Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-730-4001, Ext. 100; afpls.org/events-aarl. Author Weatherford and illustrator Christie's children's book explores the lives of enslaved Africans in 19th-century New Orleans who congregated on Sundays to set up an open market, sing, dance and play music. Original art from the book will be on display in the library's Children's Gallery.

Andy Cohen, "Superficial." 7:30 p.m. Nov 20. Talk, signing. $33, includes a copy of the book; $75, includes book, reserved seating and VIP signing line. Marcus Jewish Community Center Atlanta, 5342 Tilly Mill Road, Dunwoody. 678-812-4000, acappellabooks.com/pages/events/72/andy-cohen-superficial-in-conversation-with. The author of "The Andy Cohen Diaries" and executive producer of "The Real Housewives" franchise is back with more adventures that keep his publicist up at night. In conversation with Phaedra Parks.

Rachel Cohn and David Levithan, "The 12 Days of Dash and Lily," Bill Konigsberg, "The Porcupine of Truth," Peadar O'Guilin, "The Call," and Maggie Stiefvater, the Raven Cycle series. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Talks, signings. Free. Signing free with purchase of a book from one author. Little Shop of Stories, 133A E. Court Square, Decatur. 404-373-6300, littleshopofstories.com/events.php. Authors of young-adult books will discuss and sign their work.