Author Event
Tony DiTerlizzi celebrates the release of THE WUMP with Kami Garcia
Wednesday, September 30 6:00 PM ET
The Wump
Mixed-Up
About This Event
Barnes & Noble - Fairfax, VA welcomes Tony DiTerlizzi to celebrate THE WUMP on Wednesday, September 30 at 6PM. He will be in conversation with Kami Garcia!
Join Barnes & Noble - Fairfax, VA on Tuesday, September 30, 2026 at 6 PM ET, as we welcome #1 New York Times bestselling author Tony DiTerlizzi to celebrate the release of THE WUMP.
This is a ticketed event that includes a talk and book signing.
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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the below guidelines ahead of buying a ticket, so you know what to expect on the day. To avoid disappointment, we must stress that there will be no access to the event for non-ticketholders.
TICKET INFORMATION
ADULT & CHILD- THE WUMP - $20.13 (Admission + one hardcover copy of THE WUMP+ tax):
** LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE**
A ticket includes:
- One hardcover copy of THE WUMP
- Admission to the event space with Tony DiTerlizzi for one adult and one child 12 & under.
**Ticket holders will be admitted into the event beginning at 5:00 PM the day of the event. Please have a copy of your ticket available (either printed out or on your phone) for check in.
--> Seating is limited on a first come, first served basis, and standing room will be provided. Purchase of a ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion. However, this ticket may not necessarily guarantee a seat at the event, as later arrivals may be placed in standing room behind the seated audience. If you require assistance, please let us know. We are happy to accommodate you.
If you need any special assistance, please email our event coordinator at crm2937@bn.com.
GUIDELINES
- The author will personalize (name only) the book(s) included with this ticket. The author will sign backlist copies, the number of which will be determined by the number of people in line.
- There will be no sketches, drawings, or written quotes inside books.
- A Barnes & Noble bookseller will take photos on guests' camera / phone during the signing line as the author signs. There will be no posed photos.
- No memorabilia will be signed at the event.
- No large bags will be permitted into the event.
- Any gifts for the author will be collected prior to the signing line.
- The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the day. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event. Late arrivals may not have the opportunity to meet the author.
- Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted to join the queue.
- All event guidelines are subject to change.
- If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (703) 540-0688.
- Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.
**Please note that only a purchased ticket from the official B&N Eventbrite ticketing page will admit you to this event. To ensure it is the correct ticketing page, please purchase directly from our BN.com store page, here: https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/store/2937. Your ticket/QR code must scan at the door for you to be admitted. Barnes & Noble cannot verify the validity of tickets purchased from resellers or re-created pages, so please purchase with caution. Each person must have a ticket to enter the event.
REFUNDS:
-Attendees can receive refunds up to 1 day (24 hours) before your event start TIME of 6 PM.
-If you are unable to attend the event, Barnes & Noble - Fairfax, VA will hold your book for seven days after the event. Please contact the store to arrange your pickup.
-Should this event be canceled, all customers will be refunded their ticket price to the original method of payment per Eventbrite's refund policy.
-Event guidelines are subject to change.
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ABOUT THE WUMP:
From the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series comes a deliciously dark supernatural middle-grade coming-of-age story, with two-color illustrations throughout.
“Terrifyingly terrific.”—Jeff Kinney, New York Times bestselling creator of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series
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, where he is consumed by a desire for revenge. But how much of himself can Timothy give up before he is completely transformed?
Award-winning author-illustrator Tony 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 a #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator who has been enchanting readers for over 25 years with his richly imagined stories and distinctive artwork. From whimsical picture books like The Spider & The Fly—a Caldecott Honor winner—to timeless tales like Kenny & The Dragon, DiTerlizzi’s work blends classic charm with boundless creativity.
He is the co-creator of The Spiderwick Chronicles, the acclaimed middle-grade fantasy series developed with Holly Black, which has sold over 20 million copies worldwide. The series inspired a major motion picture and was recently reimagined as an Emmy Award-winning television series for the Roku Channel. His bestselling science-fiction trilogy, WondLa, has also made the leap to the screen in another Emmy-winning series, adapted by Skydance Animation and streaming on Apple TV+.
Before his career in children’s literature, DiTerlizzi was a pioneering artist for Dungeons & Dragons, where he helped define the iconic visual style of the Planescape game setting. His vivid storytelling has also extended to a retelling of the Star Wars saga for Lucasfilm and a bestselling collaboration with Mo Willems on The Story of Diva & Flea.
KAMI GARCIA is a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and international bestselling author and comic book writer. Her best-known works include the Beautiful Creatures novels and her Teen Titans graphic novel series for DC. Kami was a teacher for seventeen years before coauthoring her first novel on a dare from seven of her students. She also cofounded the book festival YALLFest.
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