Tween Hangout: Book Club: Jasmine is Haunted  by Mark Oshiro

Program Type:

Animal Event, Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Guest Speaker, Maker Program, Performance, Workshop

Age Group:

Tweens

Program Description

Event Details

Tween Hangout happens on Wednesday at the library! Each week features interactive activities that encourage creativity and promote reading, science, art, and more.  It’s a great opportunity to learn, create, and make new friends in a welcoming space.

  • All materials and supplies will be provided by the library.
  • No registration needed – unless otherwise noted on the online calendar.

Tween Book Club is part of Tween Hangout. It happens every first Wednesday from October through May.  A limited number of free copies will be available at tween events the month prior to each book club meeting – first come, first served.

For questions and more information email Ms. Carmen at CarmenL@Pflugervilletx.gov

Book Club Title: 
Jasmine is Haunted 
by Mark Oshiro
Recommended for Ages 8-12

Jasmine Garza has a problem: a ghost has been following her for years, ever since her Papi died. Not that Mami will admit anything supernatural is going on. But even the ghost she won’t acknowledge makes real trouble, so Jasmine and her mami are moving (again) to a new apartment in East Hollywood. This time Jasmine is committed to living a normal life with normal friends.

Enter: Bea Veracruz and Jorge Barrera. They’re the only two members of Jasmine's middle school's Gay Straight Alliance and they’re already obsessed with all things supernatural. Bea wants to prove herself to her paranormal investigator parents and Jorge is determined to overcome his fear of the beyond. And when Jasmine confesses she’s been tormented by a ghost for years, they not only believe her, they’re thrilled! 

Together they set out to prove that Jasmine’s not just acting out after her father’s death–ghosts are real and Jasmine is haunted. But not everyone agrees how to deal with the departed. As Jasmine’s hauntings increase in intensity, her resentment builds. Why is her Mami so secretive about her past? Why is she the center of such a terrible vortex of supernatural activity? And why hasn’t her Papi ever reached out to her since he passed?

In order to face her ghosts―both internal and external―Jasmine must come to terms with her own history.

Disclaimer(s)

All abilities are welcome at the library. If you or your child need special accommodations in order to participate in this program, please contact us in advance. 

Check in for registered participants begins 10 minutes before the program start time.  You must check in to keep your spot.  Unclaimed seats will be available to walk-ins when the program starts. 

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