Read the World: A Middle Grade Book Club
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We'll read books from different countries in multiple categories, including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, novels in verse, and more. For youth in 6th -8th grade This month we'll be reading and discussing Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor and set in Nigeria. Please register then stop by the library for a free copy of the book no earlier than one month before the discussion. Akata Witch book synopis: Twelve-year-old Sunny Nwazue, an American-born albino child of Nigerian parents, moves with her family back to Nigeria, where she learns that she has latent magical powers which she and three similarly gifted friends use to catch a serial killer. Akata Witch Library staff may take photos, videos, or audio recordings at our events. Please tell us if you do not wish to be photographed, video-recorded, or audio-recorded. We will always respect your requests. An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) business days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org
