Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together – Teens

Chapter 250: Reading America’s Story Together – Teens (McNabb Branch)

Wednesday, May 27th, 5:00 p.m.

Teens ages 13–19 are invited to participate in a hybrid community book club exploring the American  Revolution through shared reading, conversation, and film. Each month, participants will watch a preview  from the PBS documentary The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt,  along with short companion videos connected to the featured book, followed by an informal, guided  discussion.

The featured title for this session is “Sophia’s War: A Tale of the Revolution,” by Avi. In this gripping  historical adventure, Sophia Calderwood witnesses the execution of Nathan Hale in British-occupied  New York and is soon recruited as a spy for the American cause. Disguised as a maid in the household of  General Clinton, Sophia uncovers a dangerous plot that threatens the American army. When no one  believes her, she must act alone, risking everything to stop the betrayal before time runs out. Rich in  suspense and historical detail, the novel reveals just how personal politics can be.

The program runs approximately 45–60 minutes and is free and open to the public. To register virtually,  please visit: https://shorturl.at/MH55v. Copies of the book are available at the McNabb Branch.