May 11 2023
Jarrett Lerner In-Person Event

Jarrett Lerner In-Person Event

Presented by Anderson's Bookshops at Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

More about A Work in Progress

A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant middle grade journey to self-acceptance told through prose, verse, and illustration.

Will is the only round kid in a school full of string beans. So he hides...in baggy jeans and oversized hoodies, in the back row during class, and anywhere but the cafeteria during lunch. But shame isn't the only feeling that dominates Will's life. He's also got a crush on a girl named Jules who knows he doesn't have a chance with--string beans only date string beans--but he can't help wondering what if? Will's best shot at attracting Jules's attention is by slaying the Will Monster inside him by changing his eating habits and getting more exercise. But the results are either frustratingly slow or infuriatingly unsuccessful, and Will's shame begins to morph into self-loathing. As he resorts to increasingly drastic measures to transform his appearance, Will meets skateboarder Markus, who helps him see his body and all it contains as an ever-evolving work in progress.

Admission Info

Tickets: $22 book + admission (1 adult or 1 adult + 1 child)

Pre-register is required as space is limited.

Jarrett will give a short presentation followed by an audience Q & A. He will then have a signing line, where he will personalize and take photos with attendees, if they wish!

Dates & Times

2023/05/11 - 2023/05/11

Location Info

Anderson's Bookshop Naperville

123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville, IL 60563

Parking Info

Monday - Saturday: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Sunday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm