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, August 20, 2026
7:00 pm Eastern (6:00 pm Central; 5:00 pm Mountain; 4:00 pm Pacific; 3:00 pm Alaska)
August: Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
In this deeply personal novel, Ryan examines family, identity, and coming of age in the American Midwest. Through moments of humor and vulnerability, Buckeye reflects on faith, sexuality, and the complicated ties that bind us to 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.