Join the Georgia Center for the Book, DeKalb County Public Library, Conversations at First Baptist, and Little Shop of Stories for some wintry fun as we welcome acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of holiday classics like The Mitten, The Nutcracker, and The Snowy Nap, Jan Brett! She'll be here to celebrate her new cozy winter picture book Alice in a Winter Wonderland! Set in the shimmering Alaskan tundra, Alice in a Winter Wonderland offers a fresh lens to a familiar favorite. Jan will do a 20-minute live drawing illustration and presentation, followed by a book signing! Customers must have purchased a copy of Alice in a Winter Wonderland from Little Shop of Stories to join the signing line. Preorder the book here. Please let us know in the comments section of your order that you plan to pick up your book at the event. There will be copies available for purchase at the venue as well. This event is free and open to the public, but since seating at the venue is limited, please let us know you are coming by registering on this page (which is separate from preordering a book, if you wish to do so).

This event will be held in the Sanctuary at First Baptist Church Decatur.

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About the Book:

On November 26, 2024, Jan Brett, the acclaimed, #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of holiday classics like The Mitten, The Nutcracker, and The Snowy Nap, will return with another cozy winter picture book in her rich signature style. Set in the shimmering Alaskan tundra, Alice in a Winter Wonderland offers a fresh lens to a familiar favorite. When Alice spots a white rabbit checking his pocket watch before hippity-hopping down a crevasse in an Alaskan glacier, she knows she must follow him. And so she pops down the rabbit hole, into a world of absurd personalities, topsy-turvy action, and laugh-out-loud silliness. Characters like the Cheshire Cat, Duchess, King, and Queen come to life as vibrant animals native to Alaska, certain to appeal to readers of all ages.

About the Author:

Jan Brett lives in a seacoast town in Massachusetts, close to where she grew up. During the summer, her family moves to a home in the Berkshire Hills. She is a New York Times #1 bestselling author/illustrator, one of America’s most popular, with over 44 million books in print, and has brought to life lovable characters and imaginary backdrops for children for more than 40 years. Her illustrations are adored for their classic beauty and vibrant, life-like images of animals, landscapes, and flourishes from cultures around the world. While Jan is most known for her children’s books, she is also an award-winning breeder of ornamental fowl (fancy chickens!). Some of her best book ideas come from favorite activities including extensive travel and exploration of the natural world, marathon training, and while listening to the Boston Symphony Orchestra, where her husband is a musician. In 2021 she received the prestigious Regina Medal for her continued distinguished contribution to children’s literature from the Catholic Library Association (CLA).

About the Event:

-Signing line: Customers must have purchased a copy of Alice in a Winter Wonderland from Little Shop of Stories to join the signing line. Preorder the book here. Please let us know in the comments section of your order that you plan to pick up your book at the event. Copies of Alice in a Winter Wonderland and select backlist will be on sale at the event.

-Arrive early! The first 100 families in line will receive a free signed Jan Brett poster.

-Jan will do her very best to sign all of the books that time permits. The number of books that Jan can sign per family depends on how many people come to the signing. If time does not permit Jan to sign every book, Little Shop of Stories will have special signed bookplates featuring Jan’s artwork for all of the extra books.

-Tour Bus: Jan’s tour bus will be parked in the parking lot of First Baptist Church Decatur at 4:30 p.m. It is wrapped in artwork from Alice in a Winter Wonderland. Your family is welcome to take a photograph next to the bus.

-Meet Hedgie: Hedgie, Jan’s favorite friend from The Mitten and The Hat, will be visiting as well. Please bring the kids to have a photo taken with Hedgie.

FAQ:
1) Can I bring books from home for Jan Brett to sign?
-Usually the expected attendance at events does not allow for books from home to be signed. However, we are happy to provide as many signed bookplates as you need.

2) Can I have multiple copies of Alice in a Winter Wonderland signed at my turn in line? -Crowd size dictates how many books can be signed per person. Often this only allows one book; however, we encourage you to make strategic signing line plans with your friends. Of course, we have signed bookplates for the rest of your purchases.

3) How can I get a good spot in the signing line?
-When you pick-up your pre-purchased book at the event, Little Shop will give you a ticket for the signing line. Numbers will be given out based on the order in which books are picked-up on the day of the event, not in the order which they were ordered. There will be crafts/ activities planned to keep families busy while they wait their turn.

4) I can’t wait for two hours! What do I do?
-We have beautifully designed signed Jan Brett bookplates for anyone not able to join the line.

5) Can I order a book to be signed even if I don’t attend the event?
-Crowd size will determine whether there is time for Jan to sign pre-ordered books for customers who are not able to attend the event. If we run out of time, we promise to give you as many beautiful signed bookplates as you need for your order.