Come read and discuss Anzu and the Realm of Darkness by Mai K. Nguyen! We will also discuss art and how graphic novels are made. Once you register, visit the Reference Desk to borrow your copy of the graphic novel.

“Anzu has just moved to a new town during Obon, a time for families to remember and celebrate their ancestors. Ever since her obaachan died, though, Obon has lost its magic.

While avoiding holiday festivities, Anzu spots a stray dog down the street. when she chases after it, she slips and falls down a ridge. When she awakes, she’s in the Shinto underworld known as Yomi, a place she’s only heard about in Obaachan’s stories. The stray dog, she finds out, is actually the Gatekeeper of Yomi, and he warns her to return to the human realm before it’s too late."

This program is for grades 4 and up.