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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 virtually on Zoom on September 22 (girls) and September 24 (guys). Preregister under the Kids Corner/Program Registration tab on the library website. We have two great books to discuss this month:

Girls

The One and Only Ivan
By Katherine Applegate
New York: Harper, 2012. Fiction.

Ivan the gorilla has lived in a small enclosure at a circus themed mall for 27 years. When Ivan's friend Stella the elephant dies, her last wish is that Ivan will help the young elephant Ruby escape to somewhere happier, safer, and better for animals. With the help of Bob, a stray dog, and Julia, the janitor's daughter, Ivan hatches a plan to help all of the animals escape. Ivan narrates his own story in this book that is heartbreaking, adventurous and ultimately hopeful. Read THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN before you read the brand-new sequel THE ONE AND ONLY BOB and before you watch the new feature-length film on Disney+!



Guys
The Giver
By Lois Lowry
Laurel Leaf, 1993. Science fiction.

Jonas has grown up in a perfect world. In his society, there is no crime, no sickness, no poverty. He is happy and satisfied with his parents and sister, until he becomes of age and is given his career assignment as the Receiver. With his new career, Jonas learns that the world is much bigger than he ever imagined. As the Receiver, he discovers a world full of beauty and danger, with danger far closer to home than he supposed. Jonas must decide whether the beauty of this new world outweighs the darkness, pain, and suffering. Winner of the Newbery medal in 1994, this classic dystopian adventure is as relevant today as it was when it was released.

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