# Event Details - **Event Name**: In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am - **Event Description**: "Richer and more moving than a story narrated by a pencil has a right to be." —Kirkus ReviewsAbout this EventEvent guidelines:RSVP is highly encouraged but not required.Additional copies of the event book will be available for purchase in-store.The reading will be followed by a book signing.As a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket; email us and we'll work it out.If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.Becoming a writer is a real adventure. This humorous and informational account of a pencil’s journey from cedar tree to classroom is told by a stubby little pencil himself. For fans of The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors and The Day the Crayons Quit.It all started in a forest.Before working hard in the classroom and being sharpened down to a stub, Stubby was a towering cedar tree in a forest far away. It hasn’t been easy for Stubby—he’s been sliced and chewed, made friends and lost them, and even spent three dusty days on the floor before being scooped up . Stubby describes each step of his journey from tree to pencil to writer from his own (very silly, very dramatic, very creative) point of view.Sydra Mallery’s text is a testament to her many years as an elementary school teacher—it’s an engaging read aloud full of fun information, and sure to have kids on the edge of their seats. John Hare’s illustrations contribute even more comedy to Stubby’s arduous journey and shine a spotlight on vehicles and professions, how things are made, and the real-world application of science. A pitch-perfect picture book with tons of curricular hooks and kid appeal, Stubby is an excellent pick for fans of The Day the Crayons Quit, The Legend of Rock Paper Scissors, and Red: A Crayon’s Story.Sydra Mallery is an elementary school teacher and poet. She lives in Brooklyn, New York, with her family. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/in-store-storytime-w-sydra-mallery-stubby/100001990581486812 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, comedy, trips-adventures, kids, science-fair, performances, theatre, entertainment - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 30 minutes - Location: Books Are Magic Montague - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Books Are Magic Montague - **lat**: 40.6945995 - **long**: -73.994642 - **full address**: Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/8c5f3945e2f99e020e8a1fa7fef6b2cc9be81d8b03871e4d838fb3cc61d62771-rimg-w1200-h600-dcea9a00-gmir.jpg?v=1780233130 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby being held? - **A:** In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 11:30 am at Books Are Magic Montague, 122 Montague Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby? - **A:** In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby is organized by Books Are Magic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** In-Store: Storytime w/ Sydra Mallery: Stubby is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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