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Join us every month at the International District Library as we read and discuss YA books with inclusive representations of characters, themes, and settings. We discuss issues such as separation of authors and the work they publish, the relationship between reader and author, and the importance of representation all while having a blast reading new books together. For ages 13-18. 

This month, we will be joined by local author Khadijah VanBrakle to discuss her newest YA novel, “My Perfect Family” (Kirkus starred review) as a special iteration of Read Between the Spines Teen Book Club. For a deeper discussion and more enjoyable experience, please read “My Perfect Family" before the event and come ready with questions and comments for the author to hear!

Promotional graphic for "My Perfect Family" by Khadijah VanBrakle. Centered and to the left of the graphic is the book cover of "My Perfect Family" by Khadijah VanBrakle. Text centered at top of image reads "My Perfect Family" by Khadijah VanBrakle. Under text, three young women stand beside each other smiling. The girl to the left has medium brown skin, wears a tan hijab with a taupe blazer and slacks while holding a brown purse. The middle girl has medium-dark brown skin, long, dark, curly hair worn down, and wears a green shirt with blue jeans with her arms to her side. The girl to the left has medium-dark brown skin, dark, curly hair worn in a bun on top of her head, and wears a purple button-up shirt with a blue jean skirt, with her hands in pockets. To the right of the graphic are two starred reviews for the book, one from Publisher's Weekly and one from Kirkus. Publisher's Weekly: "[A] complex depiction of one teen's yearning for more." Kirkus: "An engrossing, emotionally rich meditation on faith, family, and the courage it takes to create your own story."

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Photo Credit: Khadijah VanBrakle via Holiday House. 

Date:
Saturday, October 4, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
11:00am - 12:00pm
Time Zone:
Mountain Time - US & Canada (change)
Location:
International District Library
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