Charlotte's Amy Clipston shares the story behind her new novel

Charlotte's Amy Clipston, author of the Kauffman Amish Bakery novels, has a new young adult novel, "Roadside Assistance" (Zondervan; $9.99). The story centers on Emily, whose world has been turned upside down by her mother's death.

Clipston will share the story behind the book and sign copies 4:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 30, at New Creation Christian Bookstore, 11416 E. Independence Blvd. in Matthews and 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Mount Pleasant Library, 8556 Cook St., Mount Pleasant.