ShelterBox Book Club
Discover themes, cultures and stories inspired by people and places around the world
What is ShelterBox Book Club?
ShelterBox Book Club is a community of people who all share the love of a quality read.
Every six weeks, ShelterBox teams carefully select a compelling story from around the world for book club members to read. You’ll receive an email with information on this month’s book, plus a link to purchase the book or buy a downloadable audio copy!
You can join the ShelterBox Book Club community on Facebook for interactive discussion, Q&A with authors, highlights from response team members and more! Read along at your own pace and join the discussion online (but no spoilers!)
With every story you read, you’ll be transforming the lives of disaster-hit families.
JOIN THE CONVERSATION
To make the most out of the Global ShelterBox Book Club, be sure to join the conversation on Facebook!
The Facebook group is your opportunity to dive deeper and learn more. You’ll participate in discussion about the book and what you’ve just read, but you’ll also get to learn more about the people and places inspired by these books. You’ll get to hear from different authors about different perspectives and experiences. And you’ll receive first hand stories from ShelterBox members who’ve travelled around the world, visiting these countries to deliver aid.
After signing up below, you’ll receive a password to gain access to the Facebook group – we look forward to reading with you!
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The Book Shelf
Books we have delved into in Book Club!
The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind
William Kamkwamba
William Kamkwamba was born in Malawi, a country where magic ruled and modern science was mystery. It was also a land withered by drought and hunger, and a place where hope and opportunity were hard to find. But William had read about windmills in a book called Using Energy, and he dreamed of building one that would bring electricity and water to his village and change his life and the lives of those around him.
Download the information and discussion sheet here.
Call Me American
Abdi Nor Iftin
Abdi Nor Iftin grew up amidst a blend of cultures, far from the United States. At home in Somalia, the threat of civil war reached Abdi’s doorstep, his family was forced to flee to safety. Through the turbulent years of war, young Abdi found solace in popular American music and films. Abdi shares every part of his journey, and his courageous account reminds readers that everyone deserves the chance to build a brighter future for themselves.
Download the Book information and discussion sheet here.
Daughters of Smoke and Fire
Ava Homa
The unforgettable, haunting story of a young woman’s perilous fight for freedom and justice for her brother, in the first novel published in English by a female Kurdish writer. Set in Iran, this extraordinary debut novel takes readers into the everyday lives of the Kurds.
Download the Book information and discussion sheet here.
Now Reading: Homes
Abu Bakr Al-Rabeeah and Winnie Yeung
In 2010, the al Rabeeah family left their home in Iraq in hope of a safer life. They moved to Homs, in Syria — just before the Syrian civil war broke out. Homes is the remarkable true story of how a young boy emerged from a war zone — and found safety in Canada — with a passion for sharing his story and telling the world what is truly happening in Syria.
Download the Book information and discussion sheet here.
Coming Up: Unicorn: The Memoir of a Muslim Drag Queen
by Amrou Al-Kadhi
From a god-fearing Muslim boy enraptured with their mother, to a vocal, queer drag queen estranged from their family, this is a heart-breaking and hilarious memoir about the author’s fight to be true to themself