Katherine Applegate - Pocket Bear!

Tue Sep 09 2025 at 06:30 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-04:00

DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch | Decatur

Little Shop of Stories
Publisher/HostLittle Shop of Stories
Katherine Applegate - Pocket Bear!
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Come hear about the cutest new story from author legend, Katherine Applegate!
About this Event

One of our favorite authors of all time, Katherine Applegate, is back with a new story that makes us feel all warm and fuzzy inside! Join us, Georgia Center for the Book, and Katherine for a super sweet evening all about Pocket Bear, the tale of one brave little bear! This event is BYO(T)B: bring your own teddy bear! See below for more details:

Tickets:

Admission + Book: $17.99 this ticket admits one to our event and includes a copy of Pocket Bear.

Admission: $0 This free ticket admits one to our event but does not include a copy of Pocket Bear.

You must purchase a copy of Pocket Bear from Little Shop in order to enter the signing line. Eventbrite, website, and in-person purchases all count! We will also have books for sale at the event.

About the Book:

Thimble-born from tip to toe, Pocket Bear remembers every moment of his becoming: the glimmering needle, the silken thread, the tender hands as each careful stitch brought him closer to himself. Born during the throes of WWI, he was designed to fit into the pocket of a soldier’s jacket, eyes sewn a bit higher than normal so that he always gazed upward. That way, glancing at his pocket, a soldier would see an endearing token of love from someone back home, and, hopefully, a good luck charm.Now, over a century later, Pocket serves as unofficial mayor of Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured, where stuffed toy animals are refurbished and given a fresh opportunity to be loved. He and his best feline friend Zephyrina, known far and wide as “The Cat Burglar,” have seen it all, and then some.An unforgettable tale of bravery, loyalty, and kindness, Pocket reminds us all that love comes in many forms (sometimes filled with fluff), and that second chances are always possible.

About the Author:

Katherine Applegate is the #1 New York Times-bestselling author of beloved and award-winning books for young readers, including Odder, Home of the Brave, Crenshaw, Wishtree, Willodeen, and The One and Only Ivan, for which she won the Newbery Medal. She is also the author of the Animorphs series, and a beginning reader series, Doggo and Pupper, illustrated by Charlie Alder. Katherine Applegate lives in Southern California with her family.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

DeKalb County Public Library Decatur Branch, 215 Sycamore Street, Decatur, United States

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