A local author will be in Pella on Thursday to sign copies of her books. Glenda Mathes is the author of “Little One Lost: Living with Early Infant Loss”. The book deals with losing a child during pregnancy and has stories from Mathes herself, and others. She is also the author of “A Month of Sundays: 31 Meditations on Resting in God”. The signing will be held at the Sanctuary in Pella on Thursday from 5 to 7pm. Copies of Mathes’ books will be on sale during the signing as well.