MEET THE AUTHORS

● Rachel Kapelke-dale: The author of the new novel “The Ballerinas” will appear in a virtual event co-moderated by Balletmet Artistic Director Edwaard Liang and Balletmet Executive Director Sue Porter at 7 p.m. Jan. 11. Kapelke-dale is the author of Vanity Fair Hollywood’s column, “Advice from the Stars.” She spent years in ballet training before her university studies and now lives in Paris. Her novel concerns a trio of dancers who met as students at the Paris Opera Ballet School. Tickets for the event, presented by Gramercy Books, cost $5, or $34, which includes a copy of “The Ballerinas.” For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.gramercybooksbexley.com.

● Leigh Lewis: The children’s author will talk about her new book, “Pirate Queens: Dauntless Women Who Dared to Rule the High Seas,” during an inperson event at 11 a.m. Jan. 15, at the Upper Arlington Public Library, 2800 Tremont Road. Lewis’ nonfiction book, to be published Jan. 11, is intended for middle-grade readers. Event co-sponsor, Cover to Cover Books for Young Readers, will sell copies of the book at the event. Masks and registration are required. Check for the status of this event close to the date. Go to https:// ualibrary.libnet.info/event/5750296. For more information, call 614-4869621.