Join Our Book Club
As lifelong readers and leaders, we all know the importance of reading and literacy…well beyond the pre-k12 classroom where it is often assigned. Reading Leaders AESA Executive Director Dr. Joan Wade and Janelle Bailey invite you to join the AESA Reading Leaders Book Club. The club meets every third Thursday of the month to discuss the latest book.
Next Meeting
Thursday, September 17, 2026
7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm Central; 5:00 pm Mountain; 4:00 pm Pacific; 3:00 pm Alaska)
September: Paper Girl: A Memoir of Home and Family in a Fractured America by Beth Macy
Journalist Beth Macy shares a powerful memoir about her working-class upbringing, her family’s struggles, and the broader economic and political shifts that reshaped communities across America. It’s a candid reflection on resilience, class, and the meaning of home.
2026 Titles
You’ll notice that November and December are intentionally left blank—and that’s by design. We’re leaving space for exciting new releases that may emerge later this year… or for recommendations from our Reading Leaders community. Have a title you’d like us to consider? Submit your suggestions to Joan Wade.