Author events Aug. 21-27

■ Jordan Ifueko, “Raybearer.” In Ifueko’s debut YA fantasy, a young girl who longs for the warmth of a family must choose between her desire to belong and her destiny. 7:30 p.m. today. Talk on Crowdcast. Free. Charis Books & More hosts. charisbooksandmore.com

■ Fall Books Preview. Representatives from Penguin Random House present upcoming books in the fields of biography, fiction, history, mystery, fantasy and more. 1 p.m. Monday. Talk, Q&A on Zoom. Free. Georgia Center for the Book hosts. georgiacenterforthebook.org

■ Ellen DuBois,“Suffrage: Women’s Long Battle for the Vote.” Marking the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, DuBois explores the full scope of the dramatic and inspiring suffrage movement. With Jessica Vanlanduyt. 7 p.m. Monday. Conversation on Zoom. Free. Atlanta History Center hosts. atlantahistorycenter.com

■ Children’s/Young Adult Fall Books Preview. Representatives from Penguin Random House present the new children’s and YA book releases as well as hidden gems to look for on the shelves. 6 p.m. Tuesday. Talk, Q&A on Zoom. Free. Georgia Center for the Book hosts. georgiacenterforthebook.org

■ Heather Bell Adams, “The Good Luck Stone.” When the family of an ailing 90-year-old woman hires a caretaker, the two women seem to bond — until the caretaker disappears and a secret the old lady has harbored since her time as a WWII nurse starts to unravel. 7 p.m. Thursday. Talk on Zoom. Free. Bookmiser hosts. bookmiser.net

■ Mark Ribowsky,“The Big Life of Little Richard.” Ribowsky explores not just the legendary stage persona of the Macon-born singer-songwriter, but also the complex life under the makeup, the piano pyrotechnics and the waters of sexual fluidity. With Atlanta music journalist Chad Radford. 7 p.m. Thursday. Discussion, Q&A on Zoom. Free. A Cappella Books hosts. acappellabooks.com/