This Is NOT Your Normal Book Club

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Book Club

Age Group:

Tweens (Ages 9-12)
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Allowed Ages: 9 and up

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This is NOT a Book Club is not your traditional book club. Patrons ages 9 and up are invited to join us at the library for a club just for kids. On the day of the program, we will hang out, talk about the book, create a themed craft, and play games. Once you have registered for our program, you can swing by the library to pick up your copy! New Policy: If you register for the children's book club and don't attend (without canceling your registration by the start of the program) twice in a row, you will not be able to register for children's book club for two months.

We are starting off 2024 with a fun read! Seven clever stories answer one simple question: What’s in the box? Funny, fantastic, spooky, and suspenseful, each of these unique and beautifully illustrated short graphic works revolves around a central theme: a mysterious box and the marvels—or mayhem—that is hidden inside. So, don’t hesitate. Come and open the box. You’ll be amazed. You’ll be entertained. You’ll be scared. And then you’ll want to read each story over again!

Artists include middle school favorites Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier (Smile), and Dave Roman (Astronaut Academy), as well as Jason Caffoe, Stu Livingston, Johane Matte, Rad Sechrist (all contributors to the groundbreaking comics anthology series Flight), and Emily Carroll.

“All the stories offer top-notch storytelling while providing readers with something more to think about.” —Publishers Weekly
STARRED REVIEW *“An outstanding out-of-the box anthology from renowned comics veteran Kibuishi . . . Both a visual feast for the eyes and a healthy helping of thought for the soul. Superb.” —Kirkus Reviews

Parents are encouraged to read book reviews of each month’s chosen title in advance to determine if the book is one their child will enjoy.