# Event Details - **Event Name**: TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Spiderwick co-creator, Tony DiTerlizzi, has a new book, and we're celebrating!About this EventLet's do this! Tony DiTerlizzi, the mastermind behind The Spiderwick Chronicles and the WondLa series, has a new book! And, he's returning to Little Shop to share it with us! And with YOU!Wondering what a WUMP is? Join us to find out! Be ready for a magical evening with an equally magical human being!This event is free to attend but we ask you to please let us know you are coming! Pre-order copies of The Wump at the time of registration or purchase onsite at the event. A purchase of The Wump from Little Shop of Stories is required to enter the signing line.About the book: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 seriesTimothy’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 the co-creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles series and the bestselling Wondla series, both of which have been adapted into television series. He was awarded a Caldecott Honor for his cinematic version of Howitt's classic The Spider and the Fly. His art has graced the work of J. R. R. Tolkien, Anne McCaffrey, and Greg Bear. He and his wife reside with their pug in Amherst, Massachusetts. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/decatur/tony-diterlizzi-the-wump/100001996707157859 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes - Location: Little Shop of Stories - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 22.6, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Decatur - **state**: GA - **country**: United States - **location**: Little Shop of Stories - **lat**: 33.7753815 - **long**: -84.2958192 - **full address**: Little Shop of Stories, 133 East Court Square, Decatur, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/b248966fa5efaafacb7a98e3903a86c18ccb28d4798f2b73c404dcd8c45c6c58-rimg-w1200-h600-dc68b838-gmir.jpg?v=1786086023 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! being held? - **A:** TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! takes place on Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm to Sun, 27 Sep, 2026 at 04:30 pm at Little Shop of Stories, 133 East Court Square, Decatur, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP!? - **A:** TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! is organized by Little Shop of Stories. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** TONY DITERLIZZI + THE WUMP! is ideal for comedy fans, stand-up enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a dedicated session of curated laughs, professional acts, and sharp wit from seasoned performers. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Decatur, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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