Kids book club is open to readers ages 8 to 10. A virtuall attendance option will be emailed out a few days before the event.
How to participate in Kids Book Club:
Step 1. Sign up here
Step 2. Pick up your book at the library
Step 3. Read the book
Step 4. Attend book club day!
November: Sarah Journeys West: An Oregon Trail Survival Story by Nikki Shannon Smith
"In 1851 twelve-year-old Sarah is a free Black, happy living with her parents, grandparents, and brother on their own farm in Iowa; but her father has been bitten by the gold bug and wants to take the trail west to California, and after some argument it is decided that the the grandparents will stay on the farm, but the rest of the family will go; the journey will be difficult and dangerous, but if they survive extreme weather, difficult terrain, illness, and the racism of others in the group there may be a better life waiting for them at the end of the trail."
Themes: survival, family, frontier/pioneer life, Black American experiences, history
Not every book we choose will be right for every reader. We encourage grown ups to read about the book from sources like School Library Journal, CCBC, or Common Sense Media to help make decisions with their readers. Librarian Taylor is also always happy to answer questions: tworley@springfield-or.gov.
Date:
Wednesday, November 16, 2022
Time:
4:00pm - 4:45pm
Time Zone:
Pacific Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
Library Meeting Room (_SP_ConfRmLibrary1)
Audience:
Kids/Ages 8-10
Categories:
Book Clubs Hybrid In-Person
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Registration is required. There are 10 seats available.
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