Library EventTotally Tweens: Magical Middle-Grade Author Visit!

Tweens in grades 3-6, join us for a very special book club with local author Katherin Nolte! Katherin's newest novel, The Wonderful Wishes of B., is the story of a smart, quirky girl learning what she wants and what she needs—and how, sometimes, the wishes we hold dearest are granted in the most unexpected ways. Listen as Katherin reads an excerpt, then join in a Q&A and discussion with Katherin and a librarian about the book. After the discussion, enjoy a light snack and a craft based on the book!

Reading the book beforehand is very strongly encouraged! 15 free copies of the book will be available at the Children's Desk while supplies last, beginning June 4. Just ask at the Children's Desk anytime the library is open for your free copy to read in advance and keep. Bring it to the discussion for signing!

Didn't snag a free copy? The book is also available for checkout in print, e-book, and e-audiobook from the library: https://search.icpl.org/Record/1805181?sid=9589997.

All that stands between ten-year-old Beatrice and an amazing life are five wishes…and she’s got a plan to make them all come true! A magical and heartfelt adventure about grief, hope, and the power of human connection.

Beatrice Corwell has a crooked haircut, eight well-trained cats, and a plan: she’s turning herself into a Tin Man. Once her heart is made of metal, she’ll no longer miss her beloved dead grandma, her absent dad, or her recently moved-away best friend.

While Beatrice awaits her transformation, she keeps vigil with a special doll and a handful of wishes she’s determined to make come true. With her encyclopedic knowledge, there must be a way to grant her heart’s deepest desires.

When an unusual boy named Caleb moves to town and mentions his granny’s interest in magic, Beatrice decides to enlist their help. She quickly learns, however, that spells don’t always go as planned, and witches can’t be trusted.

面向3-6 年级学生的特别作者见面会。本地作家 Katherin Nolte 将和我们分享她的最新小说《B 的美好愿望》。这本书讲述了古灵精怪的女孩B的故事，她想要什么，需要什么，有时我们最珍视的愿望如何以最意想不到的方式实现。作者将朗读小说节选，并和图书管理员与同学们一起参与问答和讨论。讨论结束后，可享用零食并制作相关主题的手工！

参加活动前请提前阅读这本书！从 6 月 4 日开始，儿童服务台将免费发送15 本书，先到先得。请在图书馆开放时向儿童服务台领取并带到活动现场请作者签名！

免费书发放结束后可通过以下链接借阅：https://search.icpl.org/Record/1805181?sid=9589997。