Maine Authors for Lewiston, an informal group of more than 70 Maine authors, have banded together to support the victims of the recent shooting tragedy in Lewiston. The group has organized a series of book signings, all open to the public, so that people can purchase books and meet the authors. The Belfast Free Library, 106 High St., will host the group Saturday, Dec. 2, from 10 a.m. to noon.

All of the participating authors have agreed to donate all or most of their proceeds from this event to help the healing and recovery efforts in Lewiston. There will be fiction writers, children’s book authors, nonfiction writers and poets among the participants. This is an opportunity for Maine book lovers to support local authors and at the same time help fellow Mainers.