A Sweater, a Shoe, and You with Marla Frazee and Larissa Theule
Schedule
Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Once Upon A Time Bookstore | Glendale, CA
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Come ready for community and care! Even when tempers flair and the world outside is harsh, love is abundant in these brand new picture books by local creatives. Marla Frazee has illustrated Because of a Shoe written by Julie Fogliano. Larissa Theule has written The Sweater: A Story of Community illustrated by Teagan White. The two will read their books, chat about their creative process, answer questions from the audience, and then sign books. Best for ages 4+.If you can't make it to the event, you can order signed books in advance here: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/sweater-shoe-and-you-marla-frazee-and-larissa-theule
About @marlafrazeeillustration:
Marla Frazee is the recipient of a Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Picture Book and a three-time Caldecott Honor winner. She has illustrated many acclaimed picture books, including All the World by Liz Garton Scanlon, Stars by Mary Lyn Ray, and Everywhere Babies by Susan Meyers, as well as her own Farmer Books trilogy, A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever, and The Boss Baby, which inspired the DreamWorks Animation film. She is also the illustrator of the New York Times bestselling Clementine chapter books by Sara Pennypacker.
About @larissa.theule:
Larissa Theule holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and is the author of the picture books Kafka and the Doll, Born to Ride: A Story About Bicycle Face, A Way with Wild Things, and Mouseboat. She lives in Pasadena, California.
Celebrate Once Upon A Time's 60th anniversary!
In honor of our founding in 1966, we are hosting a giveaway for each author event in 2026. Every event attendee will get a raffle ticket at the beginning of the event with a chance to win a $20 gift card at the end of the event. No purchase necessary.
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Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave,Glendale, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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