Reading Warriors Book Club
Next Meeting? Tuesday, October 22, 2013 -- Be there!
OCTOBER SELECTION?
Join us in reading our October book of the month: Kathryn Erskine's Mockingbird.
What's it all about?
From the Puiblisher: "In Caitlin’s world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That’s the stuff Caitlin’s older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon’s dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get over it, but as an eleven-year-old girl with Asperger’s, she doesn’t know how. When she reads the definition of closure, she realizes that is what she needs. In her search for it, Caitlin discovers that not everything is black and white—the world is full of colors—messy and beautiful."
About the author:
Kathryn Erskine was a lawyer for fifteen years before turning to her first love: writing. Her debut novel, Quaking, was one of YALSA’s Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. She lives in Virginia with her husband, two children, and dog, Maxine.
Awards?
ALA Notable Children's Books (2011)
National Book Award Winner (2011)
Additional Information?
Kathryn Erskine's Website: www.kathyerskine.com
Kathryn Erskine's Blog: www.kathyerskine.wordpress.com
Publisher's Weekly Q & A With Kathryn Erskine: www.publishersweekly.com
What's it all about?
From the Puiblisher: "In Caitlin’s world, everything is black or white. Things are good or bad. Anything in between is confusing. That’s the stuff Caitlin’s older brother, Devon, has always explained. But now Devon’s dead and Dad is no help at all. Caitlin wants to get over it, but as an eleven-year-old girl with Asperger’s, she doesn’t know how. When she reads the definition of closure, she realizes that is what she needs. In her search for it, Caitlin discovers that not everything is black and white—the world is full of colors—messy and beautiful."
About the author:
Kathryn Erskine was a lawyer for fifteen years before turning to her first love: writing. Her debut novel, Quaking, was one of YALSA’s Top Ten Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers. She lives in Virginia with her husband, two children, and dog, Maxine.
Awards?
ALA Notable Children's Books (2011)
National Book Award Winner (2011)
Additional Information?
Kathryn Erskine's Website: www.kathyerskine.com
Kathryn Erskine's Blog: www.kathyerskine.wordpress.com
Publisher's Weekly Q & A With Kathryn Erskine: www.publishersweekly.com
Same book -- different book jacket, depending on copyright!
Our November Book Club Selection?
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien
Birthmarked by Caragh M. O'Brien