Join the Tween Graphic Novel Club as we share our thoughts on this month's read, "The Do-Over" by Rodrigo Vargas & Coni Yovaniniz. Children ages 9-12 are invited to attend and new members are always welcome!
The Do-Over by Rodrigo Vargas & Coni Yovaniniz is available in print and as an e-book in the Library's collection. Copies are available at the Children's Information Desk at the Lawrence Branch the month before the discussion.
"Shy Mariana is looking for her chance to shine. She's having trouble making friends after a cross-country move to Ohio, plus, her dad refuses to let her help out at his hair salon, despite the fact that she's a social media expert! So when she meets science whiz Zoe and creative maven Everly, and the three decide to start their own hair styling studio, she finally finds the friends—and the calling—she’s been searching for. The trio's studio, True Colors, is a smash hit, and the girls are having a blast. Not to mention, Mariana loves helping her fellow middle-school clients express themselves. But with the town Harvest Fest on the horizon and a line of customers always at the door, the friends have to scale up quickly, and they don't always agree on how. Can Mariana find the courage to speak up for what she wants? And does True Colors have what it takes to succeed in business and friendship?" --from publisher's description.
AGE GROUP: | Teens | School-Age Kids |
EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussion |
TAGS: | Homeschool | Book discussion | Book club |
The Lawrence Branch opened in 1967 on North Franklin Road in a storefront previously occupied by the Lawrence Post Office. It was the first branch to open within an incorporated town in Marion County. Rapid population growth demonstrated the need for a larger, permanent facility to serve the northeast side. A 3.44 acre site was purchased from MSD Lawrence Township for a new 13,500-square-foot library that opened in 1983.
Renovated in 2020, the Lawrence Branch re-opened to changes that maximized access to the Library’s services and collections, created engaging and functional spaces for those of all ages, and increased access to new technology. The project also provided group study and tutoring areas, improved lighting, more outlets for charging stations, and updates to the entrance, public restrooms and interior finishes.