Miki Conn reads from and discusses her book "Out of My Mind: A Quirky Look at Life Through Poetry."

The poems, illustrated by Conn's original artwork, reflect on the beauty, challenges, emotions, and spirituality of everyday life.

"Conn's poems courageously and magnificently intensify the meaning of life-the material world equally with the spiritual world. This book is a must read." - Leonard Slade, Jr., author of "Sweet Solitude"

The Hudson Valley: The First 250 Million Years chronicles the Valley’s rich and fascinating history and charms. Often funny, sometimes personal, always entertaining, this collection of essays offers a unique look at the Hudson Valley’s most important and interesting people, places and events.

David Levine is a freelance writer and editor. He is the author of six sports books. Currently, he writes articles for Hudson Valley, Westchester, and 914Inc. Magazines. He lives in Albany, N.Y.

An independent's assessment of the issues facing voters in 2020, this book shows how Democrats can retain control of the House, recapture the Senate and White House and return America to a decent and civil society. Presented in a clear, simple form, it gives voters the opportunity to become informed.

Author Mary Cuffe Perez and Illustrator Sallie Way will be signing Gnarlys of the North Woods.

Gnarlys of the North Woods will delight readers young and old as it leads them deep within the Gnarlys world. Their archenemies, the Gnomes, are old and wise, but the Gnarlys have a genius for imitating any song, call or sound in the forest. It’s a talent that leads them into the biggest trouble of all!

Mary Cuffe Perez is the author of six books. She is a amateur naturalist and her writing is inspired by the fields and forests around her. She lives in Galway. Sallie Way is a high school art teacher and lives on a small farm in Galway.

Elisha Cooper will be signing his book River.

Caldecott Honor winner Elisha Cooper invites readers to grab their oars and board a canoe down a river exploration filled with adventure and beauty.

In Cooper's flowing prose and stunning watercolor scenes, readers can follow a traveler's trek down the Hudson River as she and her canoe explore the wildlife, flora and fauna, and urban landscape at the river's edge. Through perilous weather and river rushes, the canoe and her captain survive and maneuver their way down the river back home.

Bill Buell will be signing George Lunn: The 1912 Socialist Victory in Schenectady.

George Lunn came to Schenectady in 1904 to become senior pastor at the First Reformed Church and seven years later was elected mayor of the city as a socialist. During his first year as mayor he created a number of initiatives to help improve the quality of life in the city.

Bill Buell has been a journalist for 41 years. He earned a degree in history from the State University at Albany. He has received a number of awards, including a 2018 New York Press Association award. He was appointed historian of Schenectady County in May of 2019.

Karen Beil will be signing What Linnaeus Saw: A Scientist’s Quest to Name Every Living Thing.

What Linnaeus Saw is rich with biographical anecdotes. Thoroughly researched and generously illustrated, it offers a vivid and insightful glimpse into the life of one of modern science’s founding thinkers.

Karen Magnuson Beil has worked as a news reporter and science writer. She lives in Guilderland and has written several children’s books.

Steve Sheinkin will be signing Born to Fly: The First Women’s Air Race Across America.

Born to Fly is the gripping story of the fearless women -- Amelia Earhart, Marvel Crosson, Louise Thaden, and Elinor Smith -- who soared to new heights in the 1929 Air Derby.

Steve Sheinkin is the acclaimed author of fast-paced, cinematic nonfiction histories for young readers. His accolades include a Newbery Honor, three Boston Globe-Horn book awards, and three National Book Award finalist honors. He lives in Saratoga Springs with his family.

Brendan Wenzel will be doing a story time, drawing, and signing A Stone Sat Still.

Brendan Wenzel, creator of the Caldecott Honor-winner, They All Saw a Cat, is a graduate of Pratt Institute. He is an ardent conservationist and a proud collaborator with organizations working to ensure the future of wild places and threatened species.