For kids’ literature lovers, get together with other adults to discuss children’s literature from diverse voices.
February Title: New Kid by Jerry Craft
Jordan, accustomed to attending school in his majority African-American neighborhood, starts attending a predominantly white prep school school and faces new social dynamics while he looks for a place to belong. Watch as Jordan finds a way to navigate his new world in this witty, insightful graphic novel.
Books will be available for registrants upstairs at the Reference Desk and downstairs at the ASK ME Desk. Discussion will be held at the same time as the book club for kids in different spaces.
This program is part of our Cultural Literacy Series
A series featuring characters from different racial, ethnic, religious, ability, economic, LGBTQ, and neurodiverse backgrounds.
The award-winning St. Charles Public Library District is located in the scenic Fox River Valley, 35 miles west of Chicago. The Library serves a district population of 55,092 residents and has a staff of 101. The St. Charles Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.