AUTHOR EVENTS JUNE 5-11

Rona Simmons, “The Other Veterans of World War II: Stories from Behind the Front Lines.” A new book by Atlanta-based author Simmons illuminates an often ignored side of World War II — the untold stories of troops, both men and women, who served in less visible roles, never engaging in physical combat. Noon June 6. Sidewalk

signing with social distancing. Free. Bookmiser, 3822 Roswell Road, Marietta. 770-509-5611. bookmiser.net/ book-events.html

Eric Cervini, “The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. the United States of America.” Historian and author Cervini’s account of the fight for gay rights, based on firsthand accounts, recently declassified FBI records, and 40,000 personal documents, unfolds during the 1960s, as the Mattachine Society of Washington became the first organization to protest the systematic persecution of gay federal employees. 4:30 p.m. June 6. Talk on Crowdcast. Free with registration. Charis Books & More hosts. charisbooksandmore.com Brit Bennett, “The Vanishing Half.” Bennett (“The Mothers”) returns with a new novel about twin sisters who grew up together in a small, Southern black community. Years later, one sister has moved back home with her black daughter; the other passes for white, and her white husband knows nothing of her past. With Atlanta author Nic Stone (“Dear Martin”). 7 p.m. June 10. Discussion on Zoom. $27 includes signed copy of book. A Cappella hosts. acappellabooks. com/events.php

Rheeda Walker, “The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health.” Psychologist and mental health expert Walker explains how to combat stigma, spot potential mental illness, and practice emotional wellness in her comprehensive road map to getting the care you deserve in an unequal system. With Spelman professor Dr. Denise Lovett. 7:30 p.m. June 10. Talk on Crowdcast. Free with registration. Charis Books & More hosts. charisbooksandmore.com/