PGCMLS and PGCOHR host a monthly book club to explore the top 10 challenged books of 2022. This month's discussion features "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" by Jesse Andrews.
About the Book
Seventeen-year-old Greg has managed to become part of every social group at his Pittsburgh high school without having any friends, but his life changes when his mother forces him to befriend Rachel, a girl he once knew in Hebrew school who has leukemia. (Source: The Publisher)
Find the book in our collection: Book | Ebook | EAudiobook | Audiobook
About Jesse Andrews
Jesse Andrews is a New York Times best-selling novelist and award-winning screenwriter. He was born and raised in Pittsburgh, PA, and he graduated from Schenley High School and Harvard University.
His books are: "Munmun" (Amulet Books, 2018), "The Haters" (Amulet Books, 2016), "Me and Earl and the Dying Girl" (Amulet Books, 2012), which won the Cybils Award for Young Adult Fiction when it was published in 2012.
His screenwriting work includes: Luca (Pixar, 2021, dir. Enrico Casarosa and cowritten with Mike Jones), Every Day (MGM, 2018, dir. Michael Sucsy, adapted from the novel by David Levithan), Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (Indian Paintbrush and Fox Searchlight, 2015, dir. Alfonso Gomez-Rejon, adapted from the novel by me). It won both the Grand Jury Prize and the Audience Award at the 2015 Sundance Film Festival.
Upcoming Programs
May 8, 2024 - "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky
June 12, 2024 - "This Book is Gay" by Juno Dawson
AGE GROUP: | Teen (13-18 yrs) | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Discussions |
TAGS: | Rock Banned | Office of Human Rights |
Mon, Feb 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Feb 11 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Feb 12 | Closed |
(snow) | |
Thu, Feb 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Feb 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Feb 15 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Feb 16 | Closed |
Mon, Feb 10 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Tue, Feb 11 | 12:00PM to 8:00PM |
Wed, Feb 12 | Closed |
(snow) | |
Thu, Feb 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Fri, Feb 14 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
Sat, Feb 15 | 10:00AM to 5:00PM |
Sun, Feb 16 | Closed |
Ask a Librarian Telephone Reference - (240) 455-5451
Dial 7-1-1 to place a call through Maryland Relay
Special Features: Electric Vehicle Chargers (2) - partnership with Prince George’s County Sustainable Energy and Pepco
Administrative Office
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
9601 Capital Lane, Largo, MD 20774
Tel: (301) 699-3500
TTY: Dial 7-1-1 to place a call through Maryland Relay
Administrative Office Hours
Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm
About Us
We build relationships that support discovery by providing equal access to opportunities and experiences.
Online Library
Your library card gives you instant access to our collection of research databases, audiobooks, eBooks, videos and music.
CONTACT US | HOURS AND LOCATIONS | FAQ | LIBRARY POLICIES | EMPLOYMENT | DIVERSITY STATEMENT | CATALOG | PROCUREMENT | ACCOUNT | SITE MAP | NEWS