From Spy School to Real Spies: An Afternoon with Stuart Gibbs

Name: From Spy School to Real Spies: An Afternoon with Stuart Gibbs
Start: 2026-11-08T14:00:00-05:00
Location: International Spy Museum

Sun, Nov 8 · 2:00 PM International Spy Museum · National Mall

You know him as the author of the bestselling Spy School series. Now, Stuart Gibbs is trading fictional spy missions for the real world of WWII espionage! Join Stuart Gibbs at the International Spy Museum for a special afternoon celebrating Totally…

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