The Lion's Run Book Tour with Sara Pennypacker and Jon Klassen
Schedule
Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 02:00 pm
UTC-08:00Location
Once Upon A Time Bookstore | Glendale, CA
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Be courageous, be a lion! Acclaimed author Sara Pennypacker will be sharing her newest middle grade novel The Lion's Run with illustrator Jon Klassen. The two creatives will share the research and writing process and then open up to questions from the audience before signing books. Best for ages 8+.If you can't make it to the event, you can order signed books in advance here: https://www.shoponceuponatime.com/event/lions-run
About Sara Pennypacker:
Sara Pennypacker is the author of several acclaimed novels for middle-grade readers, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Pax (a National Book Award Longlist title) and Pax, Journey Home; the Clementineseries (Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Honor) and its spinoff series, Waylon; and Summer of the Gypsy Moths, Here in the Real World, and Leeva at Last. She divides her time between Cape Cod and Southern California.
About Jon Klassen:
Jon Klassen is the New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of many award-winning books. He won the Caldecott Medal for This is Not My Hat, and Caldecott Honors for Extra Yarn and Sam and Dave Dig a Hole (both by Mac Barnett). His previous titles with Sara Pennypacker include Pax; Pax, Journey Home; and Here in the Real World. Jon grew up in Niagara Falls, Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles, 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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Where is it happening?
Once Upon A Time Bookstore, 2207 Honolulu Ave,Glendale, California, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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