VIRTUAL: Middle School Book Group (Grades 5-8): "Akata Witch"

Program Type:

Authors & Books, Kids & Families, Students Grades 9-12

Age Group:

Elementary School, Middle School
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Allowed Grades: 5th Grade to 8th Grade

Program Description

Event Details

This month's book: Akata Witch by Nnendi Okorafor.

Twelve-year-old Sunny lives in Nigeria, but she was born American. Her features are African, but she's albino. She's a terrific athlete, but can't go out into the sun to play soccer. There seems to be no place where she fits in. And then she discovers something amazing—she is a "free agent" with latent magical power. Soon she's part of a quartet of magic students, studying the visible and invisible, learning to change reality. But will it be enough to help them when they are asked to catch a career criminal who knows magic too?

How to participate:

  • Get the book.
    • Free copy of book for the first 10 registrants! Once registered, you'll receive an email about picking up your copy.
    • The books will be on hold in the Main Library Lobby. Speak to a staff member to check out your copy! Or download a copy through Hoopla. Need help getting started with ​Hoopla? Watch how-to videos at oppl.org/how-to-library »
  • Discuss. Join us in this librarian-led virtual discussion.

Middle School Book Group
Middle School Book Group is an open discussion as everyone goes around sharing their thoughts and opinions on the literature, which is geared toward their age group (grades 5-8). Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.