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This event will be held virtually on Zoom. Join us for a lively chat every third Thursday, where we'll be discussing one Teen/Young Adult book per month!
This month's choice is "Piecing Me Together" by Renee Watson.
"Jade is a high-achieving student and artist (in collage and photography) at an exclusive private school. She's the person other students turn to when they need help in school, but for some reason, all anyone else can see is that she needs help. Just because she doesn't have a lot of money, is African American, and comes from a poor neighborhood, everyone is always trying to fix what's "wrong" with her. The truth is there's nothing wrong with her. She has a lot she can give to the world if they'd only wake up and realize that in trying to fix her, they shatter her whole self every time she steps foot out the door. When she's nominated to take part in a mentorship program with an African American mentor, Jade balks, but the promise of a full college scholarship at the end makes it too good to pass up. Can she accept this extra help and still keep the pieces of herself together? Can she affect change in her world, or will she be shattered beyond repair?"
A meeting link will be emailed to registered participants approximately on hour prior to the start of the program. Staff will be available for help with connecting to Zoom and technical issues beginning 15 minutes prior to the program. You will need a device with audio and/or video and an internet connection to join.
Please contact the Teen librarian at Warrensville Hts. library if there are any questions or if you need any help in procuring the novel (216.464.5280).
Ages 13-18.
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