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One of the primary reasons we started this organization was to build empathy in the next generation of helpers and volunteering is only one of the ways in which we are addressing this goal.

 

Since 2017, we have partnered with local bookstore BookPeople and Bookopolis, an online kids’ book recommendation site, to host a book club for 3rd-8th graders! The books we select will tackle issues that our children face every day--from struggles in school to bullying to learning to love and accept themselves and others just as they are.

 

Some of the books we discuss contain heavier topics. We recommend parents read the book’s summary and explore reviews from sites like Bookopolis and Common Sense Media to make sure it’s a good fit for your child.

 

Meetings are held on the fourth Saturday of each month from 1-2pm in the 2nd floor Kids' Amphitheater at BookPeople. We’ll discuss the book and work on a volunteer activity benefitting one of Austin Allies’ nonprofit partners.

 

We can’t wait to see you there!


 

Our Next Meeting

 October 2024 bookclub
  


Join us for a special edition of our monthly kids' book club to be held at the Texas Book Festival on Saturday, November 16th at 10am.

 

We will read and discuss Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All by Chanel Miller*. This is a fun, funny, and poignant story of friendship and community starring Magnolia Wu, a ten-year-old sock detective bent on returning all the lonely only socks left behind in her parents' NYC laundromat.

 

*Bonus - author Chanel Miller will be appearing at the Texas Book Festival!!! (Stay tuned for the TBF schedule of events.)

 

We recommend this book for 3rd-8th graders. Read a full summary and Bookopolis reviews from kid readers.

 

Hope to see you at the Children's Activities Tent at the Texas Book Festival! Make plans to check out all of the authors, illustrators, and fun at the Texas Book Festival after our meeting!

 

When purchasing your Book Club books at BookPeople, mention Austin Allies at the register for 10% off or enter “BOOKCLUB” when checking out online!

 

 

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Upcoming Book Club Selections

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Previous Book Club Selections 

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We LOVE author visits!

 

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