A Novel Book Club
for 9th-12th Graders
This youth book club (9th-12th grade) aims to provides space to discuss Young Adult books with LGBTQ+ themes in a safe environment for queer teens and their allies.
Wallflower Parents are also welcome!
We will be reading
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas for our May 17th meeting date.
Need the book?
Here are some options!
Pick up your free copy at Mocha Madness
Simply let your barista know you are needing a copy of the book for Reading Time with the Teens!
546 S 5th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201
Click the link above to order a copy of our books. Using Bookshop.org supports local bookstores!
Use Libby with your local library!
If you are a resident of Pocatello and have a Marshall Public Library card, you can access eBooks and AudioBooks with the Libby app!
In addition to signing in with your MPL credentials, their partnership with other regional library grants you access to their digital collections as well. This is perfect for when your book of choice is checked out at your library: just check a partner library!
How to sign into a partner library:
-Open the Libby App
-Tap on the menu image (3 horizontal lines)
-Scroll down to find and the tap on "Add Library"
-Search for the library that you want to add and select it
-Click on "Sign In With My Card"
-Select Marshall Public Library under the Partner Libraries
-Follow the prompts to type in your library card number and pin number (last four digits of your phone number)
-Once your card is entered successfully, you can click "next" to continue to view that library's digital collection
-Repeat steps to add all of the partner libraries!
Partner Libraries:
IDEA by ICfL
East Bonner County Library District
Kuna District Library
LIBRI System, Inc.
Idaho Digital Consortium
Idaho Falls Public Library
ID8 Library
Cooperative Information Network
Blackfoot Public Library
Meridian Library District
Valnet Libraries
Boise Public Library
You can apply for a separate free membership on Queer Liberation Library's website. There are eBooks and Audiobooks available through Libby as well!
Memberships take one week to process.
SIGN UP FOR UPDATES & REMINDERS ABOUT READING TIME WITH THE TEENS
RTWTTeens Team
RTWTTeens is a run by expert volunteers in Pocatello. Meet the adults below!
Helpful Resources
Need help finding the book, or have more questions about this program? Click below for more information!
Need a way to track your reading? This is a great alternative to Goodreads and a wonderful way to chart our your literary interests!
When Miss Cali isn't buying books at her local bookstore, she uses Bookshop.org! Every purchase supports independently owned bookstores, and you can even choose your own local bookstore to support with each purchase!
The Closet is a gender affirming clothing exchange, providing free clothing to affirm the LGBTQ+ community in SE Idaho.
Kellie has compiled a helpful list of community resources for teens in crisis or in need of counseling and support.
You can purchase shirts, sweaters, mugs, and book bags on our Bonfire store with the link above!
This project made possible with support from the It Gets Better, a nonprofit organization working to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Visit www.itgetsbetter.org.
