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Homeschool Nutmeg Book Club: Fauja Singh Keeps Going (Ages 7-9)
Tuesday, December 3 at 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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. The Avon Free Public Library will host the book discussion in December, and the Farmington Libraries will host the discussion in January.
What: In December, the ages 7-9 will be reading Fauja Singh Keeps Going by Jeet Singh. The ages 9-12 will be reading A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga.
When: Tuesday, December 3rd, 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 – Storytime Room
Guardians and siblings are welcome to enjoy the children’s library floor & play area.
About Fauja Singh Keeps Going:
“The true story of Fauja Singh, who broke world records to become the first one hundred-year-old to run a marathon, shares valuable lessons on the source of his grit, determination to overcome obstacles, and commitment to positive representation of the Sikh community.
Fauja Singh was born determined. He was also born with legs that wouldn’t allow him to play cricket with his friends or carry him to school miles from his village in Punjab. But that didn’t stop him. Working on his family’s farm, Fauja grew stronger to meet his own full potential.
He never stopped striving. At the age of 81, after a lifetime of making his body, mind, and heart stronger, Fauja decided to run his first marathon. He went on to break records all around the world and became the first person over 100 to complete the grueling long-distance race.” -Penguin Random House Publishing
Sign up below for the younger group for ages 7-9. 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 9-12 group, go here: https://www.avonctlibrary.info/event/homeschool-nutmeg-book-club-a-rovers-story-ages-9-12-2/
