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Mayor Buddy's Book Club

The Cursed Moon - Session 1

Engage in a lively discussion and fun activities with Mayor Buddy's Book Club. There will be a Q&A with the author. Recommended for ages 8-12.

This program is proudly supported by a City of Orlando Mayor's Matching Grant.

Registration is required. Please reach out to youthservices@ocls.info for support.

This is a Virtual Event hosted through Zoom. You will receive an email with a link to access the Zoom before the event from your event host and directions on how to join. 

A computer with access to the internet and speakers or headsets are required.

If using a mobile device, Android and iOS users must install the Zoom App (App Store | Play Store). However, please note interactivity may be limited. Additional information will be included in the email from your event host.

See what we are reading and find out more information at: orlando.gov/bookclub.

About the Author

Angela Cervantes is the Mexican American author of popular children’s novels like Lety Out Loud, which was a 2020 Pura Belpré Honor Book. Her other books include Maritza: Lead with Your Heart; Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring; Gaby, Lost and Found; Allie, First at Last. Angela’s latest novel, The Cursed Moon, is the author’s first book in the children’s horror genre.

In addition to her original novels, Angela authored the junior novelization for Disney/Pixar’s animated-film, Coco and Disney’s animated film, Encanto.

Angela’s short stories have been featured in Chicken Soup for The Latino Soul and the Young Adult anthology Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America.

Angela is a daughter of a retired elementary-school teacher who instilled in her a love for reading and storytelling. Angela writes from her home in Kansas City. When she’s not writing, Angela enjoys reading, running, gazing up at clouds, and taking advantage of Taco Tuesdays.

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