ONLINE: Register today for a virtual book discussion of Book Uncle and Me by Uma Krishnaswami.
Every day, nine-year-old Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library next to her apartment building. But when the mayor tries to shut down the bookstand, Yasmin has to take her nose out of her book and do something. But what can she do?
If you haven’t read the book, then you can reserve a copy with your library card:
An award-winning middle-grade novel about the power of grassroots activism and how kids can make a difference:
USBBY's Outstanding International Books List
Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices
NPR's Guide to 2016's Great Reads
A Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the Year
Little Free Library Action Book Club Selection
International Literacy Association Social Justice Literature Award
for elementary aged students
Thursday, May 27 @ 4:30 - 5:15pm
Registration is limited to 15 participants.
REGISTRATION: Book Uncle and Me