Our Mentor Text Book Clubs are where we all read a book together, and then have a discussion about it as writers from a craft perspective.
For May, we will read the middle grade verse novel DEAR MOTHMAN by Robin Gow.
The expectation is that you will have read the book before the meeting (or at least not be upset that you'll be spoiled 😉 ).
Even if you didn't love the book overall, come anyway, because discussing the craft elements can help you articulate what didn't work for you as a reader. Analyzing those aspects can strengthen your own writing by helping you recognize what to avoid or improve upon.
The book:
Winner, LGBTQ+ Middle Grade Lammy Award (Lambda Literary Award)
Robin Gow's acclaimed middle grade novel in verse about a young trans boy dealing with the loss of his friend by writing to his favorite cryptid, Mothman
Moving and lyrical, Dear Mothman is a story about finding belonging and hope in the most unexpected places.
A few months ago, Noah's best friend and the only other trans boy in his school, Lewis, passed away in a car accident. Feeling lost and alone, Noah starts writing letters to Mothman, Lewis's favorite cryptid, wondering if he would understand how Noah feels.
At first, Noah isn't sure whether he actually believes in Mothman--not like Lewis did. But when strange things start to happen around his wooded home, Noah wonders whether there might be something to the stories.
He decides to make his science fair project about Mothman, despite his teacher's urging to study something "real." As Noah's mind begins to open, so does his world. He makes friends with a group of girls in his grade and finally feels like he belongs.
But most people are not so accepting, and he has no evidence to prove that Mothman exists. With the science fair looming closer, Noah decides to risk everything, trek into the woods, and find Mothman himself.
Length:
320 pages (of verse, not dense)
5 hours of audio
NOTE: This one is the 3rd Tuesday of the month instead of the usual 2nd Tuesday.
This event will be recorded.
This event is FREE for members of the Crafting KidLit Group Coaching Program.
This event is $25 for nonmembers.