Meet the Author - Drew Daywalt
Schedule
Thu, 05 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Franklin Avenue Library | Des Moines, IA
To ensure adequate space for this free event, please register to attend (see ticket link).
What’s a fortune teller to do when she’s dropped on the ground half-finished when the bell rings to mark the end of recess? Make friends and save the day, that’s what! In this hilarious book, Forty the Fortune Teller, along with her friends Potato Chip and Basketball convince a team of chewed-up chewing gum to help repair the playground slide so that the kids at school won’t get hurt. This story is totally wacky, totally adorable, and a perfect read-aloud for a storytime.
Drew Daywalt is the author of many books, including the blockbuster #1 New York Times bestselling The Day the Crayons Quit and its sequels, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, as well as The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, illustrated by Adam Rex; Twinkle Twinkle Little Kid, illustrated by Molly Idle; The Wrong Book, illustrated by Alex Willmore; and many more. He lives in California with his wife, two children, and multiple pets. You can visit Drew Daywalt at DrewDaywalt.com.
This event is cohosted by the Des Moines Public Library.
Where is it happening?
Franklin Avenue Library, 3942 40th St, Des Moines, IA 50310, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:


















