Teen Book Club (Orange, Vol 1 by Ichigo Takano and/or The Arrival by Shaun Tan)

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  • Sat, 02/15/2020 - 2:00pm
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Teen Book Club 2020

Teens, join us on Saturday, February 15 at 2:00 PM to discuss Orange, Volume 1 by Ichigo Takano and The Arrival by Shaun Tan.

Orange, Volume 1: On the day that Naho begins 11th grade, she receives a letter from herself ten years in the future. At first, she writes it off as a prank, but as the letter's predictions come true one by one, Naho realizes that the letter might be the real deal.

Her future self tells Naho that a new transfer student, a boy named Kakeru, will soon join her class. The letter begs Naho to watch over him, saying that only Naho can save Kakeru from a terrible future. Who is this mystery boy, and can Naho save him from his destiny?

The Arrival: A wordless graphic novel depicting the story of a man who leaves his wife and child in an impoverished town, seeking better prospects in an unknown country on the other side of a vast ocean. He eventually finds himself in a bewildering city of foreign customs, peculiar animals, curious floating objects and indecipherable languages.

With nothing more than a suitcase and a handful of currency, the immigrant must find a place to live, food to eat and some kind of gainful employment. He is helped along the way by sympathetic strangers, each carrying their own unspoken history: stories of struggle and survival in a world of incomprehensible violence, upheaval and hope.

Enjoy Japanese snacks as you watch the anime, Orange.

Miss Laura encourages members to read the month's book, but this is not required.

Teens (ages 13-19) interested in the book club MUST have their parent or legal guardian complete and return a permission slip.

This permission slip MUST be on file at the Library before attending a meeting or checking out the month's title.

Permission slips are available for download here, or stop by the Library to pick up a copy.

For more information regarding Teen Book Club, please contact Laura at lerwin@bossardlibrary.org, or 740.446.7323 x 228.