Tween Book Club: "Will's Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
Join us for Tween Book Club on Monday, March 30 at 4 PM in the Crawford Room as we dive into "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes, winner of the Coretta Scott King Book Award and a New York Times bestseller.
Set in 1889, just twenty-five years after the Emancipation Proclamation, this thrilling historical adventure follows Will and his father as they journey from Texas to Oklahoma to take part in the Oklahoma Land Rush. Tired of working land they will never own, they risk everything for the chance to claim a piece of land and build a future of their own. Along the way, they face dangerous terrain, ruthless bandits, and the harsh realities of racism. When they meet a mysterious soldier named Caesar, their journey becomes even more complicated. Together, they chase the promise of freedom, land ownership, and a place to call home - but the road is anything but easy.
Tween Book Club is a welcoming space for students in grades 4-6 to share their thoughts, ask questions, and explore powerful stories together. Whether you were on the edge of your seat during the race or found yourself thinking about the deeper themes of freedom and resilience, your perspective matters.
Pick up a free copy of the book at the Children’s Desk while supplies last. The book is yours to read in advance and keep, helping you build your own home library. Call 577.7323 for more information.
- Date:
- Monday, March 30th, 2026 Show more dates
- Time:
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Time Zone:
- Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Crawford Room
- Audience:
- Kids
- Categories:
- Arts & Crafts Book Club