BOOK CLUB

Brown Girl Dreaming Book Club

Overview: Through the joy of reading a variety of fun and interactive activities and live conference calls via zoom we will read, learn and discuss the experiences of a young African American girl growing up in the 60’s and 70’s.

Grade: Rising 5th – 8th

Meeting Dates:
Wednesday June 17, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday June 24, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday July 1, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday July 9, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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The Crossover Book Club

Overview: Through the joy of reading a variety of fun and interactive activities and live conference calls via zoom we will read, learn and discuss a novel about twins Josh and Jordan, family and brotherhood.

Grade: Rising 5th – 8th

Meeting Dates:
Tuesday June 16, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday June 23, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday June 30, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday July 7, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Just Mercy Book Club

Overview: Through the joy of reading a variety of fun and interactive activities and live conference calls via zoom we will read, learn and discuss a novel that explores Bryan Stevenson’s fight for criminal justice reform in America.

Grade: Rising 5th – 8th

Meeting Dates:
Monday, June 15, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, June 22, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, June 29, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Monday, July 6, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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Loving vs. Virginia Book Club

Overview: Through the joy of reading a variety of fun and interactive activities and live conference calls via zoom we will read, learn and discuss a novel that explores segregation, prejudice, injustice, discrimination, love, and devotion.

Grade: Rising 5th – 8th

Meeting Dates:
Thursday, June 18, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, June 25, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, July 2, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Thursday, July 8, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday July 1, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Wednesday July 9, 2020 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

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A Good Kind of Trouble Book Club

Overview: In a time where voicing your option matters for our youth, A good Kind of Trouble will help your child navigate their voice. They will participate in constructive conversation that will help them harness their voice for the common good.

Grade: Rising 5th – 8th

Meeting Dates:
Monday, June 15 noon – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, June 17 noon – 1:00 PM
Friday, June 19 Noon – 1:00 PM
Monday, June 22 noon – 1:00 PM
Wednesday, June 24 noon – 1:00 PM
Friday, June 26 Noon – 1:00 PM

Sixteen-year-old Starr lives in two worlds: the poor neighbourhood where she was born and raised and her posh high school in the suburbs. The uneasy balance between them is shattered when Starr is the only witness to the fatal shooting of her unarmed best friend, Khalil, by a police officer. Now what Starr says could destroy her community. It could also get her killed.

THURSDAY’S 6:30 PM ZOOM LINK:

FACILITATOR: DR. KIJUA