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Inside The One and Only Ivan
More than a Newbery Award-winning author visit, it's a whole literacy experience!
Available for the 2026-2027 school year.
Join Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate for a one-of-a-kind experience inspired by her book The One and Only Ivan, featuring exclusive content with Katherine and Ivan's real-life primary care specialist, Jodi Carrigan, along with all-new glimpses behind the scenes at Zoo Atlanta and more!
Inside The One and Only Ivan offers a pre-recorded virtual author visit, expert interviews, curricular connections, hands-on activities, and multimedia materials for a robust, ready-to-use program designed to keep kids engaged all school year. Access anytime with convenient, on-demand recordings that fit your schedule.
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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Seven (7) exclusive pre-recorded sessions ranging from 5 - 20 minutes |
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Student Activity Guide aligned to literacy standards |
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Educator resources from HarperCollins (publisher), Zoo Atlanta, and more |
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Asynchronous access for the 2026-2027 school year |
The True Story of The One and Only Ivan
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.
Meet Author & Newbery Medalist Katherine Applegate
Listen to Katherine in conversation with our moderator for hilarious and touching stories that dive deeply and peek past the pages of her books.
Spark Stories: 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.
Read-Aloud with Katherine Applegate
Join Katherine Applegate for storytime! Enjoy the magical experience of hearing Katherine read aloud from her own books.
We Met Ivan!
Librarians John Schu and Jennifer LaGarde share their personal stories of meeting the real-life Ivan!
*Available for the 2026-2027 school year. Price is per location.
Last date to purchase and access: June 30, 2027
Recommended for Grades 1-6.
Perfect for: classrooms, school libraries, "One School, One Book" programs, public libraries, and home.
Access recordings and resources at your own convenience.
Buy Now $49.99
A book for every student and other custom book packages available. Email customercare@bookelicious.com
Paying with Purchase Order or Invoice?
At checkout, select "Request a Quote or Invoice" at the bottom of the cart.
Check out our 2026-2027 author lineup for Bookelicious Presents!
Collect Ivan and The Whole One-And-Only Family!
Use Coupon Code BPSOS26 at checkout to save 20% plus free standard shipping on all orders $25+.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
1. What is Bookelicious Presents: Inside The One and Only Ivan?
Inside The One and Only Ivan is a ready-to-use program that provides a hub of on-demand and pre-recorded multimedia resources not available anywhere else, including: exclusive author talks and read-alouds, documentary-style interviews with the real-life inspirations behind the books and characters, interactive writing, student activities, book collections, and more!
2. Is there a featured author or theme?
Newbery Medalist and NYT Bestselling author Katherine Applegate is our featured author and all content is connected to The One and Only Ivan universe of stories.
3. When is it available?
Access any time during the 2026-2027 school year, and as many times as you wish with convenient, on-demand recordings that fit your schedule. Access to content ends June 30, 2027.
4. Where can I find the content?
Upon purchase, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to download a PDF with further details and instructions. The link to access Inside The One and Only Ivan content is on the PDF.
5. What is the recommended age range?
Grades 1-6 (All are welcome!)
6. Do students need to read the author's book(s) beforehand?
No! The featured books enhance the experience, but are not required reading before accessing the program.
7. Is it aligned with academic standards?
Yes! Bookelicious events and programs are thoughtfully designed to support academic standards and classroom learning. Additionally, engaging in literacy programming keeps kids joyfully reading year-round.
8. Do you donate any profits to charity?
Yes! 5% of your purchase will be donated directly to Zoo Atlanta and The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International to support their research and conservation efforts.
What's Included
9. What comes with my purchase?
Your purchase includes:
- Seven (7) exclusive recordings featuring author Katherine Applegate, Zoo Atlanta's Jodi Carrigan and the gorillas, and librarians John Schu and Jennifer LaGarde,
- Student Activity Guide (coloring pages, puzzles, poetry, and more)
- Educator Resources from: Zoo Atlanta, HarperCollins, Katherine Applegate, and others
- On-demand access to all content
- Discount code to purchase books and curated collections
10. Are books included in my purchase?
No. However, we have curated collections of Katherine's books, and nonfiction books on gorillas and primates. See a book you like? Click "Add to cart" to bundle books onto your program package. *All books are subject to availability.
11. If I purchase books, when will they arrive?
Books typically ship within 5-7 days of payment.
Ordering & Payment
12. How do we pay for the event?
We accept credit cards, purchase orders, and checks. If you need an invoice or are paying with purchase order, choose "Request PO or Invoice" at checkout.
13. Can we get an invoice or receipt?
Yes. An invoice or receipt is sent after registration. Need something custom? Just reach out to customercare@bookelicious.com.
14. Can I update my payment method?
Yes. Contact finance@bookelicious.com to update a payment method.
15. What is the final date to purchase?
June 30, 2027. Note that this is also the final day to access content.
16. Can I customize my package?
Yes. A book for every student, books for "One School, One Book" community reads, and other custom book packages are available. For all custom questions, email customercare@bookelicious.com.
17. What should I do if I don't see my confirmation email after purchase?
First, check your SPAM or junk folder. If you still can't find it, email us at customercare@bookelicious.com and we'll help you out.
18. What if I need to cancel my registration?
Cancellations are available within 7 days of payment. To cancel, email customercare@bookelicious.com.