We will be discussing the graphic novel, This Was Our Pact by Ryan Andrews.  The day before this event, I will email a code to everyone who registered for this conference.   This was the book we were reading earlier in March.  If you still have it at home or if you have read it in the past join us.  I MISS YOU GUYS!

Synopsis:"It's the night of the annual Autumn Equinox Festival, when the town gathers to float paper lanterns down the river.  Legend has it that after they drift out of sight, they'll soar off to the Milky Way and turn into brilliant stars, but could that actually be true?  This year, Ben and his classmates are determined to find out where those lanterns really go, and to ensure success in their mission they've made a pact with two simple rules: No one turns for home.  No one looks back.  The Plan is to follow the river on their bikes for as long as it takes to learn the truth, but it isn't long before the pact is broken by all except for Ben and (much to Ben's disappointment) Nathaniel, the one kid who just doesn't see to fit in.  Together, Nathaniel and Ben will travel farther than anyone has ever gone, down a winding road full of magic, wonder and unexpected friendship*.   

* And a talking bear."

Grades 5-12