“This beautiful story of hope and resilience. A memorable inside view of an outsider.” - Publishers Weekly “Precise, highly accessible language evokes a wide range of emotions and simultaneously tells an initiation story.

Kek is both a representative of all immigrants and a character in his own right.” - School Library Journal, Starred Review Thank Katherine Applegate for writing it.” - Karen Hesse We thank you in advance for your courtesy.“Beautiful. When using a mobile device, please download the Zoom app on your device and create your own Zoom account for easiest convenience. When using a PC for a virtual program, you will need to download Zoom software before the program begins. Guests who are disruptive or otherwise do not conduct themselves in a respectful manner may be removed from the program. We ask that all participants in library programs be mindful and polite. The host may or may not, at their discretion, enable visual and chat participation.

In order to facilitate presentations, a library staff member will co-host. You must be registered to be admitted to the Zoom programs. Jericho Public Library strives to create respectful and family-friendly experiences both in-person and virtually using Zoom. Your decision to participate in the programs is an express consent on your part to waive any and all claims against the Library which may result from said participation and hereby release and discharge the Jericho Public Library from any and all liabilities. The Library makes no warranties and/or representations concerning virtual and in-person programs. Join us for this book discussion and get a surprise gift! We ask that the book be read before the program, either by the child or a parent reading to the child.Pick up a copy of the book in the Children’s Room prior to the program.

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