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SUMMARY:Wise Owl Tween Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The Wise Owl Tween Book Club meets every month to discuss a 
 book and meet the author! The first 15 readers who register will receive a 
 copy of the book to keep\, limited to one copy per household. To make the 
 most out of the author visit\, please finish reading the book by the time 
 of our discussion.\n\nWe will be meeting in person in the Balboa Room at 
 Central Library\, with an option to Zoom in from home.\n\nThe book is also 
 available to check out from the library here. \n\n\nYusuf Azeem Is Not a 
 Hero\n\n\n\nYusuf Azeem has spent all his life in the small town of Frey\, 
 Texas—and nearly that long waiting for the chance to participate in the 
 regional robotics competition\, which he just knows he can win. Only\, this 
 year is going to be more difficult than he thought. Because this year is 
 the twentieth anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks—an anniversary 
 that has everyone in his family on edge. After reading his uncle’s 
 journal from that time\, Yusuf feels like he almost understands what that 
 nationwide fear and anger felt like. But when certain people in town start 
 to say hateful things to Yusuf and his community\, he realizes that the 
 anger hasn’t gone away. And soon he will have to find the courage to 
 stand up to the bullies\, with understanding\, justice\, and love.\n\n \n\n 
 \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Author\n\nSaadia 
 Faruqi is a Pakistani American author and interfaith activist. She writes 
 the popular children’s early reader series “Yasmin” and other books 
 for children\, including chapter books\, graphic novels\, and picture 
 books. Her middle grade novels include “A Place At The Table” 
 co-written with Laura Shovan (a Sydney Taylor Notable 2021)\, “A Thousand 
 Questions” (a South Asia Book Award Honor 2021) and “Yusuf Azeem Is Not 
 A Hero”. Saadia is editor-in-chief of Blue Minaret\, a magazine for 
 Muslim art\, poetry and prose\, and was featured in Oprah Magazine in 2017 
 as a woman making a difference in her community. She lives in Houston\, TX 
 with her husband and children. \n\nFind out more about her at 
 https://saadiafaruqi.com/\n\n\nThank you so much to the Friends of the 
 Children's Library for sponsoring events like these to help us bring more 
 fun programs to our readers.\n\nFrequently Asked Questions\n\nCan I still 
 sign up even though all the copies of the books have been given 
 out?\n\nYes! Our budget allows us to provide copies of the book to the 
 first 15 registrants\, but anyone is welcome to read the book and join us 
 for the discussion in person or on Zoom. You should still register (on the 
 waitlist) so you can receive the Zoom link\, reminders\, or updates in case 
 changes occur\, and to be notified about the next books.\n\nThe book is 
 also available to check out from the library here. \n\nWhat does it mean to 
 be waitlisted?\n\nThat just means you weren't one of the first 15 
 registrants eligible to receive a free copy of the book\, but you are still 
 welcome to join the discussion in person or on Zoom! You should still 
 register to receive the Zoom link and updates!\n\nWhen and where are books 
 handed out?\n\nBooks are handed out at the end of the previous month or at 
 the beginning of the month so readers have plenty of time to read the book 
 in time for the author visit! Registration opens up a few days before the 
 month begins so we can have an idea of interest and demand. Then the books 
 for the next month are usually handed out during the current month's book 
 discussion.\n\nIf you are not able to make it to the discussion and need to 
 pick up next month's book\, they will be available at the Children's 
 Research and Information Desk at Central Library. Please try to pick up 
 books early enough to give readers enough time to finish reading by our 
 meeting!
LOCATION:Balboa Room
ORGANIZER;CN="Van Hoang":MAILTO:van.hoang@surfcity-hb.org
CATEGORIES:Library Event
CONTACT;CN="Van Hoang":MAILTO:van.hoang@surfcity-hb.org
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