Homeschoolers are invited to discuss 2025 CT Nutmeg Book Award Nominees, with the Farmington Libraries and Avon Free Public Library!
Children are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the book. Please contact the host library for help obtaining a copy. In October, the Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion and in November, the Farmington Libraries will host a discussion.
What: In October, the ages 9-12 will be reading Canyon’s Edge by Dusti Bowling. The ages 7-9 will be reading Batcat by Meggie Ramm!
When: Thursday, October 17 – 1pm to 2pm
Who: Ages 7-9 and Ages 9-12 (The two separate groups will meet in adjoining rooms.)
Location: Avon Library, 2nd Floor – Art Studio
Guardians and siblings are welcome to enjoy the children’s library floor & play area.
About Canyon’s Edge:
One year after a random shooting changed their family forever, Nora and her father are exploring a slot canyon deep in the Arizona desert, hoping it will help them find peace. Nora longs for things to go back to normal, like they were when her mother was still alive, while her father keeps them isolated in fear of other people. But when they reach the bottom of the canyon, the unthinkable happens: A flash flood rips across their path, sweeping away Nora’s father and all of their supplies.
Suddenly, Nora finds herself lost and alone in the desert, facing dehydration, venomous scorpions, deadly snakes, and, worst of all, the Beast who has terrorized her dreams for the past year. If Nora is going to save herself and her father, she must conquer her fears, defeat the Beast, and find the courage to live her new life.” -Hatchette Book Group Publishing
Sign up below for the older group, ages 9-12.
We will have two groups, one for ages 7-9 and one for ages 9-12. There will be two separate but adjoining rooms where each group will be held.
To sign up for the Ages 7-9 group, go here: https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/homeschool-nutmeg-book-club-batcat/
