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Kids' Book Talk : "Book Uncle and Me" (virtual)

  • Maplewood, NJ 07040 USA (map)

ONLINE: Register today for a virtual book discussion of "Book Uncle and Me" by Uma Krishnaswami.

About this Event

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.

This is a live Zoom event; the link will be shared the day before the event.

REGISTER HERE

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