Tony DiTerlizzi Author Event – The Wump Book Release

Meet Tony DiTerlizzi at Anderson’s Bookshop in Naperville

Join Anderson’s Bookshop for an exciting afternoon with award-winning author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi to celebrate the release of his new book, The Wump. The event will take place on Sunday, October 4th at 2:00 PM at our Naperville store location.

Event Details & Format

Please review the following event guidelines to ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience:

• Check-in & Seating: All events have open seating. Check-in will begin approximately 30 minutes prior to the 2:00 PM start time.
• Presentation & Q&A: The event will feature a presentation by Tony DiTerlizzi, followed by an engaging audience Q&A.
• Signing Line: Following the presentation, a signing line will form in numbered order based on the “Order Line Number” located on your PDF ticket.
• Signing Rules:
  • Attendees may have a posed photo taken by Anderson’s staff using their own camera.
  • There is a limit of 2 books brought from home to be signed (unless otherwise stated).
  • There is a limit of 1 personalization per attendee (unless otherwise stated).
• Registration: Pre-registration is strictly required for this event because space is limited.
• Missed Event Policy: If you cannot attend, you must pick up your book (if included with your ticket) at the hosting store within 30 days of the event. Alternatively, the store can ship the book to you for an additional charge of $9.99 (please call the store to arrange shipping).

About the Book: The Wump

“Terrifyingly terrific.” —Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series

From the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series comes The Wump, a deliciously dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story featuring two-color illustrations throughout.

Timothy’s grandpa has a saying: the best way to deal with bullies is to wump ’em. But Timothy would never hurt a fly—and not just because he genuinely loves bugs. He’s always been a good kid… until a shadowy monster appears and begins feeding on his darkest thoughts. Facing bullies both at home and at school, Timothy cocoons himself in the monster’s shadows, consumed by a desire for revenge. But how much of himself can Timothy give up before he is completely transformed?

DiTerlizzi stuns in this creepy, brilliantly illustrated, and poignant reflection of the darkness—and light—inside of all of us.

About the Author

Tony DiTerlizzi is the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series and the bestselling WondLa series, both of which have been adapted into television series. He was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his cinematic version of Howitt’s classic The Spider and the Fly. His renowned art has graced the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, and Greg Bear. He and his wife reside with their pug in Amherst, Massachusetts.