Brian Gehrlein
Storytime: Oct. 11, 1 – 1:15 p.m., Central Library Youth Services
Book signing: Oct. 11, 1:15 – 1:30 p.m., Central Library Youth Services
Brian Gehrlein is the author of This Is Not a Sleepy Bear, illustrated by Jenn Harney (Little, Brown, November 11, 2025), The Book of Rules, illustrated by Tom Knight (FSG, 2021), and a third picture book published by Dial. Brian and his wife, Katherine, live in Liberty, Missouri, with their sons Peter and Albee. When he isn’t writing picture books, Brian can be found teaching high school English, drinking coffee, or chasing his two boys and corgis around the house. He also runs a picture book story coaching service and would love to be part of your story! Pre-order a signed copy of This Is Not a Sleepy Bear here! Connect with Brian on social media at @BrianGehrlein or on his website pbspotlight.com.