Program Type:
Book Clubs- Registration is required for this event.
- Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:00am.
- This event is for registrants grade 4th Grade to 6th Grade.
Program Description
Event Details
Read and discuss books for tweens, about tweens! Tweens and an adult mentor (parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, family friend, etc.) explore stories of tweenhood together. Talk about the book, try hands-on activities, and make new friends along the way.
Our February 2026 program features the graphic novel The New Kid by Jerry Craft.
Seventh grader Jordan Banks loves nothing more than drawing cartoons about his life. But instead of sending him to the art school of his dreams, his parents enroll him in a prestigious private school known for its academics, where Jordan is one of the few kids of color in his entire grade.
As he makes the daily trip from his Washington Heights apartment to the upscale Riverdale Academy Day School, Jordan soon finds himself torn between two worlds—and not really fitting into either one. Can Jordan learn to navigate his new school culture while keeping his neighborhood friends and staying true to himself?
The New Kid has won multiple awards, including being the first graphic novel to win the Newbery Medal.
Additional Information
Registration required. After registering, check your email for instructions to claim your copy of the book.
This program is generously sponsored by the Poudre River Friends of the Library.