Local event

Cereal Book Club: The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann

Tue, Oct 27, 2026, 4:00 PM

Richland Public Library

955 Northgate Drive, Collaboratory, Richland, WA, 99352

Does your 4th - 6th grader love book series? Talking about books? Learning about new books? Then the Cereal Book Club is the place to be! Each month, we'll focus on a different upper elementary or middle grades book and series, do book-themed crafts, find read-alikes, talk about books, and get book recommendations from each other! For series, just read at least one book in the series (more if you like it). You can also read in any format - physical book, ebook, audiobook, or graphic novel. This month's series will be: The Unwanteds by Lisa McMann Every year in Quill, thirteen-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Thirteen-year-old Alex tries his hardest to be stoic when his fate is announced as Unwanted, even while leaving behind his twin, Aaron, a Wanted. Upon arrival at the destination where he expected to be eliminated, however, Alex discovers a stunning secret--behind the mirage of the "death farm" there is instead a place called Artime. In Artime, each child is taught to cultivate their creative abilities and learn how to use them magically, weaving spells through paintbrushes and musical instruments. Everything Alex has ever known changes before his eyes, and it's a wondrous transformation. But it's a rare, unique occurence for twins to be separated between Wanted and Unwanted, and as Alex and Aaron's bond stretches across their separation, a threat arises for the survival of Artime that will pit brother against brother in an ultimate, magical battle. Books in Series Order: The Unwanteds Island of Silence Island of Fire Island of Legends Island of Shipwrecks Island of Graves Island of Dragons Cereal snacks and craft supplies are provided by the Friends of the Richland Library!