Oklahoma Librarian

Marcus Vega is quiet, 6 feet tall, looks like a teacher and he's only in eighth grade. His main goals in life are to help his mom, protect his younger brother Charlie, and meet his dad. When the nasty bully decides to call Charlie an insulting name in front of Marcus, all bets are off. The bully gets a bloody nose and Marcus gets suspended just before spring break. His mom wants the family to take a break and visit the place where Marcus was born, Puerto Rico. Which just so happens to be where his dad lives. He's on a mission to find his family and might learn some Spanish along the way.  This is an enjoyable book that hits many different topics like bullying, absent fathers, learning to accept yourself, and coping with change. It's character-driven with great development from our main characters. It's perfect for kids in middle school and adults who want an emotional and hopeful read.

What is the Summer Reading Kickoff? This event is a party that kicks off our Summer Reading Challenge. We want to let everyone know that they can sign up and start earning prizes just for reading. My idea behind this event was to combine local organizations, outdoor games, and snakes to create a cool event.  Description: Embark on a thrilling adventure as we launch into summer with our Summer Reading kickoff event! Prepare to journey through games, mingle with fellow adventurers from the community, and chart your own course by signing up for our Summer Reading program tailored for adventurers of all ages. We will have: Outdoor games Regional Food Bank of America Fire Department ONIE Project Regional Food Bank Pet Food Pantry Oklahoma County OSU Extension Snakes Raffle