Willard Library in Battle Creek is sponsoring a visit by inspirational fiction writer Amy Clipston, author of “The Cherished Quilt,” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Her talk will be at the Holiday Inn, 12812 Harper Village Drive, Battle Creek. The timing of her visit is exciting, as the third installment of her Amish Heirloom series, which culminates with “The Beloved Hope Chest,” will be released on Tuesday, May 9. “The Cherished Quilt” was the second book in this series. Clipston writes both full-length novels and novellas and has written stories for both adult and young adult audiences. Her other series include Hearts of the Lancaster Grand Hotel and the Kauffman Amish Bakery. --- Kristine Pioch | Public Relations Librarian Willard Library 7 W. Van Buren St. | Battle Creek, MI 49017 269-968-8166, ext. 542