Hobie the bear is different from the other cubs. He moves differently; he plays differently; he even eats differently. And when his friends want to try new things, he does too, but he wonders: can he do them? There is only one way to find out.

A sweet story about inclusivity, perseverance, and love, Hobie the Bear aims to highlight those who have physical disabilities, celebrating their efforts and those of the parents who support them.

Join author Meghan Arcuri for a special storytime! Meghan will read and lead the kids in activities!

Meghan Arcuri

Meghan Arcuri writes for both children and adults. Her children's books include Milk the Cat (Yap Jr.) and Hobie the Bear (Lawley Publishing). Her work for adults can be found in various anthologies, including Borderlands 7 and Chiral Mad 3.

She is a Bram Stoker Award®-nominated author and served as the Vice President of the Horror Writers Association for over four years, earning the Richard Laymon President’s Award in 2022. 

She lives with her family in New York’s Hudson Valley. More about Meghan and her work can be found atmeghanarcuri.com, or on Instagram (@meghanarcurimoran) and Facebook.