Elizabeth O. Dulemba and Susan Rosson Spain, "The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia." Book signing and demonstration drawing. 1-4 p.m. Dec. 12. Free. High Museum of Art, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta (main gift shop entrance). 404-733-4444, www.high.org, http://dulemba.com.
Based on the popular carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas in Georgia” follows the adventures of two cousins who get together on a lively tour of the Peach State during Christmas vacation. Children will discover a host of entertaining, unusual and kid-friendly facts about such attractions as Springer Mountain, at the start of the Appalachian Trail; mining for gold in Dahlonega; Stone Mountain; the birth home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.; Centennial Park's ice-skating rink; the Center for Puppetry Arts; Tybee Island; the Okefenokee Swamp; Habitat for Humanity's Global Village in Americus; Callaway Garden's Butterfly Center; the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in Macon; and the Kangaroo Conservation Center in Dawsonville.
Richelle Mead, "Last Sacrifice" (Vampire Academy, Book 6). Reading and signing. 6–7 p.m. Dec. 13. Doors open at 5 p.m. Decatur Library Auditorium, 215 Sycamore St., Decatur. 404-370-8450, Ext. 2225, www.georgiacenterforthebook.org.
In this hugely popular teen series starring heroine Rose Hathaway, two races of vampires walk our world. The Moroi are alive and magical, while the Strigoi are undead and evil. Details of "Last Sacrifice," the series’ epic finale, have been heavily guarded, but one thing’s for sure: There will be blood.
Robert Dalby, "A Piggly Wiggly Christmas." 6 p.m. Dec. 14. Free. FoxTale Book Shoppe, 105 E. Main Street, Woodstock. 770-516-9989, www.foxtalebookshoppe.com.
In the fourth book of his popular series, Dalby returns to the cozy, down-home atmosphere of Second Creek, Miss., in time to celebrate Christmas.
Rachael Ray, "Rachael Ray's Look + Cook." Signing. Free. 7 p.m. Dec. 17. Books must be purchased on-site. Barnes & Noble Buckhead, 2900 Peachtree Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-261-7747, http://store-locator.barnesandnoble.com/event/67883.
The best-selling author and cooking show host offers 100 new can’t-miss main courses with step-by-step pictures. Yum-o!
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