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Teen LitBoxes include library books, activities, snacks, and information about the theme. Each month, there will be a limited quantity of curated boxes with a theme, swag, and assorted goodies. Each box contains 2 library books for you to read & return.
This LitBox is Graphic Novel themed.
For April's LitBox, we're including a FREE copy of CHS alum's Laura Gao's debut graphic memoir Messy Roots: A Graphic Memoir of Wuhanese American. This graphic memoir is recommended for ages 14 & up. To receive a free copy, let us know in the comments when you register.
To learn more about Messy Roots and Laura Gao's author visit on May 1st, click here.
"After spending her early years in Wuhan, China, riding water buffalos and devouring stinky tofu, Laura immigrates to Texas, where her hometown is as foreign as Mars--at least until 2020, when COVID-19 makes Wuhan a household name.
In Messy Roots, Laura illustrates her coming-of-age as the girl who simply wants to make the basketball team, escape Chinese school, and figure out why girls make her heart flutter.
Insightful, original, and hilarious, toggling seamlessly between past and present, China and America, Gao's debut is a tour de force of graphic storytelling." -Publisher Marketing
LitBox FAQs
How do I pick up my box?
Once you have your box, you'll use the self check to borrow the books inside. Books are returned normally. The rest of the items in the box are yours to keep.
Do I have to have a library card to participate?
Yes. Since the books inside the box are library books, you'll need to check out the box at the self-check. You'll get to keep everything in the box except for the books.
How do you pick the books?
Book selections correlate to the LitBox theme. We'll use library/educator journals, reading lists, and our knowledge of new and notable titles to make some awesome picks. When you register, let us know what section of the library you read from (Juvenile or Teen) AND your reading preferences. This allows staff to select the books we think you'll like the most.
What if I don't like a month's theme?
If you don't like the theme one month, skip it. You can check back next month on the theme and decide whether to register.
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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
