A Girl's Point of View Book Club

A Girl's Point of View Book Clubs provide an opportunity for girls of all levels and abilities to read the best contemporary fiction that focuses on issues many girls are facing today. See the new books lists at left. Space is still availble. If you are interested in starting a club at your school please contact Mary at mainelygirls@gmail.com or click here to find a club in your area.

Awarded
Exemplary Afterschool Program
Honorable Mention
from the Maine After School Network.

"In recognition of the important role A Girl's Point of View Book Clubs play in the lives of Maine youth and families."

Book Club News

We are asking that Book Clubs help support the program with a $100 donation. This money could be raised by your club wih a fundraiser or donation from your school or a local supporter. (See ideas in Facilitator Handbook.)
If you are doing a purchase order with your school, you can print and fill out this invoice. Mail all donations to Mainely Girls, P.O. Box 793, Rockport, Maine 04856.
We have added several new titles to our libraries! The Witch of Beaver Creek Mine, an adventure story perfect for middle schoolers, was donated to us by Downeast Books, and Rule of Three, sequel to The Sisters Club, was donated to us by Candlewick Press. See the book lists for summaries of each.

	Foundations and Local Business Support MBNA Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation The Maine Humanities Council The Maine Women's Fund: New Girls Fund for Social Change Union Trust	Authors and illustrators who have extended their support to the clubs!
		Tony Abbott Charlotte Agell Terence Blacker Susan Williams Beckhorn Jane Brox Meg Cabot Emily Chetkowski Sandra Cisneros Dorian Cirrone Kathryn Coombs Jeanne DuPrau Sandra Dutton Kimberly Newton Fusco Madeleine George Tess Gerritsen Melanie Gideon Adele Griffin James Howe	Jennifer Jacobson Sue Monk Kidd Stephen and Tabitha King Cynthia Lord Amy MacDonald Megan McDonald Claudia Mills Rosemarie Nervelle Katherine Paterson Mary E. Pearson Ethel Pochocki Pamela Ryan Karen Saum Gary Schmidt Melissa Sweet Linda Tatelbaum Lea Wait Sarah Weeks

“I'm not as shy as I was before I took part in the club; it taught me that my opinion is not dumb and my voice is actually being heard.” -- Book club participant from Presque Isle