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Bookelicious Presents: Summer of Stories
More than a Newbery Award-winning author visit, it's a full literacy experience!
Available May 20 - August 31
Bookelicious Presents: Summer of Stories is your one-stop shop to slow the summer slide! It combines an engaging pre-recorded virtual author visit, real-world expert connections, hands-on activities, and multimedia materials into one robust, ready-to-use program designed to keep kids reading, wondering, and creating all summer. Access the program anytime with convenient, on-demand recordings that fit your summer schedule.
Join Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate this summer for a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by her book The One and Only Ivan, featuring exclusive content with Katherine and the real-life primary care specialist for Ivan, Jodi Carrigan, along with all-new glimpses behind the scenes at Zoo Atlanta and more!
Buy Now $49.99
5% of each sale will be donated directly to Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International.
What's Included:
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Six exclusive pre-recorded sessions ranging from 5 - 20 minutes |
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Student activity guide |
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Educator resources from the publisher, Zoo Atlanta, and more |
Meet Author and Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate
Hear from the author herself as she shares her experience researching and writing her beloved book The One and Only Ivan.
Meet Jodi Carrigan: Ivan's Caretaker & Friend
Jodi, Zoo Atlanta's Curator of Primates and the real-life Ivan's best friend, shares personal stories about their connection.
Gorillas Up Close! Behind The Scenes at Zoo Atlanta
Learn all about Western Lowland Gorillas, like Ivan, with expert Jodi Carrigan! Watch exclusive, all-new content featuring gorillas in her care.
Interactive Writing Activities
Write alongside Katherine as she shares writing prompts that inspire kids to put pencil to paper to create stories of their own.
Stories Behind The Story
Listen to Katherine in conversation with our moderator for hilarious and touching stories that dive deeply and peek past the pages of her books.
Read-Aloud with Katherine Applegate
Join Katherine Applegate for storytime! Enjoy the magical experience of hearing Katherine read aloud from her own books.
*Available from May 20 - August 31, 2026. Price is per location.
Last date to purchase: August 26, 2026
Recommended for Grades 1-6.
Buy Now $49.99
A book for every student and other custom book packages available. Email sales@bookelicious.com
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Check out our 2026 - 2027 author line-up with Bookelicious Presents!
Collect Ivan and The Whole One-And-Only Family!
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The Complete One and Only Collection: The One and Only Ivan, the One and Only Bob, the One and Only Ruby, the One and Only Family
The One and Only Ivan (One and Only #1)
The One and Only Bob (One and Only #2)
The One and Only Ruby (One and Only #3)
The One and Only Family (One and Only #4)
The Littlest Elephant: A One and Only Ruby Story
Ivan: The Remarkable True Story of the Shopping Mall Gorilla
El Único E Incomparable Iván (El Único E Incomparable Iván #1)
El Único E Incomparable Bob (El Único E Incomparable Iván #2)
La Única E Incomparable Ruby (Spanish Edition)
Iván. La Increíble Historia del Gorila del Centro Comercial (Spanish Edition)
Nonfiction Gorilla & Primate Collection for Young Readers
Just Wild Enough: Mireya Mayor, Primatologist (She Made History)
Fourteen Monkeys: A Rain Forest Rhyme
Gorillas
by Gail Gibbons
Me... Jane
Mountain Gorillas at Risk (Animals at Risk)
by Kathryn Clay
Nonfiction Gorilla & Primate Collection for Older Readers
Save The...Gorillas (Save the...)
Undaunted: The Wild Life of Biruté Mary Galdikas and Her Fearless Quest to Save Orangutans
by Anita Silvey
Great Apes (Orca Wild)
Unforgotten: The Wild Life of Dian Fossey and Her Relentless Quest to Save Mountain Gorillas
by Anita Silvey
The Magnificent Book of Monkeys and Apes (Magnificent Book of)
*Photos with permission from Zoo Atlanta