Lunchtime Book Club
Lunchtime Book Club is Ann Braden's powerful book Benefits of Being an Octopus, about a kid who is trying to juggle it all. We'll have special swag for this month's kickoff club, and we'll get a chance to meet the author herself! Check in with Ms. Cope for a pass for conversation and fun at lunch in your library!
When: Wednesdays during your lunch period
When: Wednesdays during your lunch period
About THIS MONTh'S BOOK! |
"This engrossing debut novel...takes the reader on her journey from the dire side of the class divide to a life of cautious hope as she learns the world is big enough for choices, actions, and results." -- Booklist
"This accomplished debut novel looks at poverty and domestic violence through the eyes of Zoey, who helps take care of three younger siblings for her overworked mother. While author Ann Braden tackles complex issues without being preachy, this is ultimately the story of a girl who wants better for her family—and the risks she's willing to take to achieve it. Zoey's voice is funny without self-pity, and it's easy to see how a perceptive debate teacher might notice her when others don't. The Benefits of Being an Octopus will change the way you see things, too." -- Lisa Yee, author, most recently of the DC Super Hero Girls series, for NPR's Best Books of 2018 "The Benefits of Being an Octopus is a beautiful, layered look at the courage it takes to stand up to and stand up for the people you love--including yourself. Braden's story captivated me and carried me along, leaving me changed for the better. -- Elaine Vickers, author of Like Magic and Paper Chains |