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APRIL: NOVELS IN VERSE
TEEN NEWSLETTER APRIL 2023
SCHAUMBURG LIBRARY COMIC CON®! Join the Schaumburg Library on Saturday, April 15th, from 1-4 p.m. for our 2023 Comic Con®! The day will be packed with many new and exciting activities for all ages, including:
Shout by Laurie Halse Anderson
A poetic memoir encompassing vulnerability, sorrow, rage, and reflection. This book shares personal stories in hopes that society won’t fail to hear the call for change.
Abuela, Don’t Forget Me by Rex Ogle
An emotional story that documents the light & dark moments Rex spent with his Abuela. The poems document memories shared with his Abuela as she is now battling dementia.
• Themed escape rooms • Drawing lessons with Gene Ha • Performance by Schaumburg School of Rock • Artist Alley (where you can meet comic creators and illustrators) • Drop-in gaming with Smash Bros Ult and Mario Kart 8 • Photo opportunities with Star Wars 501st cosplay group To learn more about the event and to see who is attending Artist Alley, scan the QR code. We highly encourage you to wear your favorite costume, and we hope to see you at the Library on April 15th!
Chlorine Sky by Mahogany L. Browne Discover self- love and self-acceptance with this powerful, fast-paced story of one young girl’s struggles growing up as she loses a best friend and must find herself for who she is.
Rain Rising by Courtne Comrie
Middle school. Struggling self-esteem. Hate crimes. This is a timely, raw and explosive novel that brings up so many important topics in an understandable, relatable way.
Teen Services: teenservices@stdl.org • (847) 923-3240