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Mayor Buddy's Book Club

Legendarios: Wrath of the Rain God -- Session 1

Meet author Karla Arenas Valenti as we discuss Mayor Buddy’s Book Club's latest read, Legendarios: Wrath of the Rain God. There will be a virtual Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.

This program is proudly supported by a City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant.

Registration is required. Please reach out to youthservices@ocls.org for support.

For this event, please have paper and a writing utensil available for an art activity at the end of the presentation.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host and directions on how to join. 

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.

See what we are reading and find out more information at: orlando.gov/bookclub.

About the Author

Karla Arenas Valenti (karlavalenti.com) is the Pura Belpré award winning author of best selling middle grade novels, chapter books, and picture books. Her books are on various state reading lists and have received multiple starred reviews, as well as being featured on NPR’s Sunday Edition, the Drew Barrymore Show, and several Best of the Year lists, including Kirkus Best Book of the Year, Banks Street Best Children’s Book, School Library Journal’s Best Books, Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year, Evanston Public Library Best Book of the Year, PEOPLE’s pick for best children’s book, and Best Books for kids by Entertainment Weekly. 
Karla grew up in Mexico City, in a house built around a tree. Her childhood was filled with fantastical elements, which she incorporates into her books–taking children on journeys steeped in magical realism and fantasy. 
Karla currently resides in the Chicagoland area with her husband and three kids, two cats, and hundreds of books. 

The views expressed by presenters are their own and their appearance in a program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Orange County Library System. 

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