Alabama
Captain Smiley has been to Alabama, and the state is lined through on the back page. Which town welcomed him is a story still to be told.
What happened at this stop: Alabama lined through
The traveling book
One book. Many hands.
One copy of Captain Smiley is traveling from reader to reader. Every host signs it, films a hello and sends it to a state it has never been.
- States so far
- 7 of 50
- Last update
- In the mailOctober 9, 2026
- Where it is now
- Not shared yetWatch for the next hello
Inside the book
Pick a state on the back page to turn to its story, or start at page one.
Captain Smiley was here
Every host lines through their state.
Lined through: the book has been there. Arrow keys move through the list; type a letter to jump to a state.
Tallahassee, Florida
Second graders at Pineview Elementary School made the book’s Florida video when Kerry visited their school.
“What a treat to have the 2nd grade students from @pineview_elementary to create a video for me on my visit. ✔️ Florida.”
What happened at this stop: VideoFlorida lined through
Watch the class video on Instagram (opens Instagram in a new tab)
Fort Collins, Colorado
In the video: In the bookshop, a person in glasses and a dark T-shirt holds up Captain Smiley, talks excitedly to the camera and grins. A shelf sign reads “Meets at Old Firehouse Books”.
Captain Smiley stopped at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, where the book was signed and a video recorded.
“A big shout out to @oldfirehousebooks in Fort Collins, Colorado. Thanks for the video and signing the book.”
Signed by Old Firehouse Books
What happened at this stop: VideoColorado lined through
Denver, Colorado
In the video: In a shop lined with books and letterpress posters, a person in a yellow hoodie holds up Captain Smiley, flings an arm wide and talks to the camera.
At Matter, a shop in Denver, the book was signed and starred in a quick video.
“Thanks to @shopatmatter in Denver, Colorado for signing and making a quick video for Captain Smiley.”
Signed by Matter
What happened at this stop: VideoColorado lined through
Cheyenne, Wyoming
Bonsai Books in Cheyenne welcomed Captain Smiley and made an amazing video.
“Thank you, @bonsaibookswy in Cheyenne, Wyoming. I truly appreciate the amazing video.”
What happened at this stop: VideoWyoming lined through
Indiana
In Indiana, the host wrote in the book, on a page already filled with other people’s notes.
“Captain Smiley is on the move. National Champs. Indiana ✔️”
Signed by the host
What happened at this stop: VideoIndiana lined through
New Orleans, Louisiana
In the video: A person in a Baldwin & Co. apron holds Captain Smiley up to the camera, smiling, in front of a huge face painted across the shop’s bookshelves.
At Baldwin & Co. in New Orleans, the book was signed and starred in an awesome video.
“A big shoutout to @baldwinandcompany in New Orleans, Louisiana. Thanks for taking the time to sign my book and make an awesome video. Louisiana ✔️”
Signed by Baldwin & Co.
What happened at this stop: VideoLouisiana lined through
Stonecrest, Georgia
At AKOMA Coffee & Books in Stonecrest, Captain Smiley found great people and a great atmosphere, and the shop made the book’s Georgia video.
“Thank you @visitakoma at Mall of Stonecrest in Georgia for the awesome video. A great atmosphere, with great people. See ya soon. Georgia ✔️”
What happened at this stop: VideoGeorgia lined through
Where next?
As of October 9, 2026
The book was last reported on a padded mailer, on its way to its next host. Where it lands next is a surprise.
“It’s official. Captain Smiley is on the go. Where he’s going nobody knows. Stay tuned.”
The book only goes somewhere new, so its next stop is one of the 43 states still waiting on the back page.
This state
The book hasn’t been to this state yet. If it reaches a host there one day, this state will be lined through and this page will fill in.
Every new stop appears on Instagram. Follow @thecaptainsmiley (opens in a new tab)
How the book travels
Every host follows the same seven steps, then sends Captain Smiley on his way.
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Read the book.
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Sign it with a message and a phrase or quote about your city and state.
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Date it.
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Make a short video: “Captain Smiley was here. Where will he go next?”
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Post the video and tag @thecaptainsmiley.
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Line through your state on the back page of the book.
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Send it to a state where it has never been. It can only visit each state once.
Where will he go next?
“I wonder where he’s off to now. He is always on the go!”
Every new stop appears on Instagram, with the host’s hello.
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