Name: Everybody with Jim Benton and Christina Wyman
Start: 2026-02-03T18:30:00-05:00
Location: Schuler Books (West Bloomfield)

Everybody with Jim Benton and Christina Wyman

Join us in West Bloomfield for an event with award-winning cartoonist Jim Benton! This event will include a book discussion of Everybody, which is an all-ages exploration of the afterlife, a drawing demonstration, and an audience Q&A.
Jim will be in conversation with USA Today bestselling author Christina Wyman.
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About the Book:
A poignant and playful exploration of what comes next, from bestselling author and illustrator Jim Benton.
EVERYBODY is a book for all ages—a heartfelt journey that gently explores what might come after life through the eyes of a curious soul. Originally sparked by a viral cartoon that deeply resonated with fans, this book is an honest and comforting response to a universal question.
What Makes This Book Special?
With his signature charm and emotional clarity, Jim Benton creates a sacred space for wonder and reflection. This illustrated book invites readers to sit with big questions, find small comforts, and feel a little less alone in their journey. The simple, heartfelt story and powerful illustrations make EVERYBODY a quiet but powerful keepsake you’ll want to return to again and again.
Why You'll Love It
-From a Viral Sensation: The book was born from an outpouring of demand, showing how deeply its message resonates with readers.
-Quietly Profound: Benton’s unique style offers a comforting and accessible way to explore a complex topic.
-A Thoughtful Gift: This book is a perfect gift to share with anyone navigating big questions or seeking a moment of peace.
-Universal Comfort: A powerful reminder that we are all in this together, fostering connection and a sense of shared humanity.
EVERYBODY is more than a book—it’s a heartfelt companion on life's most meaningful journey.
About the Author:
Jim Benton is a New York Times–bestselling author and award-winning cartoonist, known for creating beloved characters and hit series that have entertained millions worldwide. He is the creator of It’s Happy Bunny®, a hit intellectual property that’s won five top awards from the licensing industry, a National Cartoonists Society divisional Reuben Award for greeting cards, and the American Librarians Association’s designation on a Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers list. Jim’s Dear Dumb Diary series boasts over ten million books in print and was adapted into a musical Made-for-TV movie that Jim cowrote and produced. His popular Franny K. Stein series has sold millions of copies in more than a dozen languages. An Eisner Award nominee for his cartoon collections Dog Butts and Love. And Stuff Like That. And Cats. and Man, I Hate Cursive, Jim’s work has appeared in The New Yorker and MAD Magazine, and he has contributed material for Illumination’s Despicable Me 4 and The Secret Life of Pets 2. He is also the recipient of an Inkpot Award from San Diego Comic-Con, and Dav Pilkey praised him as “a comic genius and brilliant cartoonist.”
About the Conversation Partner:
Christina Wyman is a USA Today bestselling writer and teacher living in Michigan. Her middle grade debut Jawbreaker, a Publishers Weekly Best Book, follows a seventh-grader with a craniofacial anomaly that’s caught the attention of school bullies—including her own sister. Her sophomore novel, Slouch, is about a tall girl navigating friends, family, self-esteem, and boundaries. She grew up in a tiny apartment with her family in Brooklyn, New York, where she dreamed of becoming a writer. She’d written for New York Magazine, The Washington Post, Elle, Ms. Magazine and The Independent.