Instructor: Jill Harper, Teaching Assistant: Naomi Pond
Description:
Do you love a good magic system? Are you fascinated by world building? Then join our online Fantasy Book Club for Teens ages 13 and up and get ready for a 10 month long journey into a variety of fantasy books.
Each month, we’ll dive into a different novel, exploring magic systems, world building, character study, and more. We’ll meet online once a month for a lively discussion about each book, sharing our opinions, analyzing the plot, and debating the world building and magic systems.
We’ll delve deeper than surface-level reading, examining literary devices, authorial intent, and the social commentary often embedded within fantasy narratives. Expect thought-provoking questions and opportunities to hone your critical thinking skills.
Fall Book List:
- August – The Emperor’s Soul by Brandon Sanderson: (A novella) Shai, a master Forger, is tasked with recreating the Emperor’s soul after an assassination attempt. She must use her unique magical abilities to craft a convincing replacement, but time is running out, and failure means death.
- September – Dragonsong by Anne McCaffrey: Menolly, a gifted musician, is forbidden to pursue her passion. When she discovers a clutch of fire lizards, she finds a new purpose and a way to express her talent, but her secret could change her world forever.
- October – Shubeik Lubeik by Deena Mohamed: In a world where wishes are bought and sold, three individuals find themselves entangled with a mysterious, powerful wish. This graphic novel explores the consequences of desires and the true cost of getting what you wish for.
- November – A Door In The Dark by Scott Reintgen: In a world where citizens are categorized by their aptitude tests, a group of teens discovers a hidden door that leads to a dangerous and unknown realm. They must navigate this new world while questioning everything they thought they knew.
- December – A Darker Shade of Magic by V. E. Schwab: Kell is one of the last Antari—magicians with the rare ability to travel between parallel Londons. When a dangerous artifact falls into his possession, he must team up with a cunning thief, Lila Bard, to prevent it from falling into the wrong hands.
Winter/Spring Book List will be posted in November.
Meeting Times: Once a month on Wednesdays at 1:00pm EST. (8/27, 9/24, 10/22, 11/19, 12/17, 1/21, 2/25, 3/25, 4/22, 5/13)
Tuition: $150
Registration for this class is closed.