Tween Hangout: Book Club: Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti - 12/02/2026

About this event

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: Lola by Karla Arenas Valenti (A Pura Belpré Author Winner & A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year) Recommended bor ages 8-12

Synopsis

Ten-year-old Lola has always been touched by magic. In her Mexico City home, built around a towering tree, she is accustomed to enchanted blooms that change with the seasons, a sandbox that spits out mysterious treasures, and mischievous chaneques (mythical creatures from Aztec mythology) that scuttle about unseen by all but her. Magic has always been a part of her life, but now she must embrace the extraordinary as never before.

Ever since The Thing That happened, Lola's brother Alex has been sick. As his condition worsens, something begins eating away at the tree, causing its leaves and blossoms to crumble like ash. The two are related, Lola is sure of it, but how? Seeking a cure, she visits a grocery store oracle who bids her to follow the chaneques down one of their secret passages... into a hidden world.

Here in Floresta, a land of myths and monsters and marvels untold, lies the key to healing her brother. But the kingdom's young queen stands in the way. Lola must use her wits and face her deepest fears if there's any hope of saving Alex in time.

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.

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