GALION—Edgar Award-winning novelist Mindy McGinnis will be speaking and signing books at the Galion Public Library Community Room at 6 p.m. on Monday, November 7.

The event is free and open to the public and sponsored by the Galion Public Library in collaboration with the Friends of the Library.

McGinnis, an Ohio area author, recently collaborated on a book with author James Patterson. She focuses on young adult readers and writes across multiple genres, including post-apocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy.

Past star-rated books by the American Library Association, Booklist, Voice of Youth, and others include “Heroine,” “The Female of the Species,” “A Madness So Discreet,’” and “The Last Laugh.”

Reservations are not necessary, but seating is limited. Call the library for questions at 419-468-3203.