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September Girls Read/Guys Read

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Did you know that we have two parent/child book clubs every month at the Provo City Library? They are for children ages 9-12 and a caregiver. This month, they will meet September 24 (girls) and September 26 (guys). Preregister under the Kids Corner/Program Registration tab on the library website. We have two great books to discuss this month:

Girls Read
By Raina Telgemeier
Graphix, 2010. Graphic novel. 213 p.

All Raina really wants is to be a normal sixth grader, but unfortunately we don't always get what we want. In a random, freak accident Raina loses her front teeth spends the next several years undergoing various forms of orthodontia including braces, surgeries, false teeth, headgear, and implants. As if that weren't enough -- Raina also has to deal with boys, friends, and growing up. This popular graphic novel memoir was an instant classic for kids and librarians alike. We'll be reading SMILE just in time for Raina's visit this fall.

Guys Read

A Newbery winning novel in verse, The Crossover is the story of twin basketball prodigies Josh and JB Bell. The boys grew up in a close-knit family fueled by their former-pro dad's love of the game. The first challenge to Josh and JB's relationship comes when JB becomes interested in a girl and Josh finds himself without his brother for support. This dynamic and rhythmic story has a lot of heart and is perfect for sports fans and reluctant readers. Kwame Alexander will be visiting our library this September to promote the graphic novel adaptation of The Crossover.

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