Rev. Lawrence Gray, Sr. is an author and minister who has been preaching for the past 15 years. He will be available to discuss and sign his books, which include "From the Streets of San Francisco: Crack The Untold Story," "3 Pennies" and "Pimping in the Pulpit," on Saturday, August 24.

The author event begins at 1 p.m. and ends at 3 p.m. at the Railroad Book Depot, 650 Railroad Avenue in Pittsburg. Admission is free and open to all.

The Railroad Book Depot is Pittsburg's independent bookstore, offering new and used books, greeting cards, gifts and activities for all ages. For more information on the event or the book store, call (925) 427-2334.

The Railroad Book Depot is a literacy project of the Pittsburg Arts and Community Foundation, Inc.

Rev. Gray Book Signing Event