ABC News chief meteorologist for “Good Morning America” Ginger zee will be celebrating the release the of her new book “Natural Disaster: I Cover Them. I am One” at Woodland Mall’s Barnes & Noble.

Zee, who grew up in the Rockford area, will be at the store Saturday, Dec. 9, for a discussion and book signing. The event is at 4 p.m.

In the book Zee pulls back the curtain on her life discussing growing up in Rockford where she developed an obsession with weather as a young girl. She also discusses her lifelong battle with crippling depression, her romances that range from misguided to dangerous and her tumultuous professional path. Many of her personal trials happening while she was covering some of the most devastating storms in recent history, including a ferocious tornado that killed legendary storm chaser Tim Samaras.

The Dec. 9 program at Barnes & Noble does not require tickets. Those interested in getting a book signed must have proof of purchase with their book.

For more information, visit the stores Facebook page.