About this event
Join us for some fun by talking about Speak Up! by Rebecca Burgess! The first 4 students to register will receive a free copy of the graphic novel. Upon registration, please come to the Trove reference desk to pick up your free copy of the graphic novel. Other participants can have a copy placed on hold for them. For best discussion results, please make sure to read the graphic novel before coming to the program. We will also be playing a BINGO game based on Speak Up! and snacking on treats. About Speak Up!: Twelve-year-old Mia is just trying to navigate a world that doesn't understand her true autistic self. While she wishes she could stand up to her bullies, she's always been able to express her feelings through singing and songwriting, even more so with her best friend, Charlie, who is nonbinary, putting together the best beats for her. Together, they've taken the internet by storm; little do Mia's classmates know that she's the viral singer Elle-Q! But while the chance to perform live for a local talent show has Charlie excited, Mia isn't so sure. She'll have to decide whether she'll let her worries about what other people think get in the way of not only her friendship with Charlie, but also showing everyone, including the bullies, who she is and what she has to say. Check the library page for registration, tickets, and any schedule updates.