Real Life Reads Book Club
Learning together to strengthen ourselves, better support our youth, and build a healthier community.
Apache County Youth Council is excited to announce the launch of our Coalition Book Club, beginning January 2026!
Real Life Reads is a community book club for adults exploring topics that impact youth and families, including resilience, mindset, substance use, screen time, trauma, and parent-child relationships.
If interested, please click link to feel out your contact information and give us advice:
April Book of the Month
Guided by "Akira-sensei," John comes to realize the greatest adversity on his journey will be the challenge of defeating the man in the mirror. This powerful story of one boy's journey to achieve his life long goal of becoming a samurai warrior, brings the Train to be Clutch curriculum to life in a powerful and memorable way.
Where: Round Valley
The Lodge
387 N Butler St.
Eagar, AZ 85925
When: Tuesday May12th
7:00pm
Meeting ID: 863 7641 7299
Passcode: 147619
“Trail to Mastery”
Trail mix
March Book of the Month
Sparks―when illuminated and nurtured―give young people joy, energy, and direction. They have the power to change a young person’s life from one of “surviving” to “thriving.” Grounded in new research with thousands of teenagers and parents, Sparks offers a step-by-step approach to helping teenagers discover their unique gifts, and works for all families.
Where: Round Valley
The Lodge
387 N Butler St.
Eagar, AZ 85925
When: Tuesday April 14th
7:00pm
Meeting ID: 863 7641 7299
Passcode: 147619
“Ignite the Spark”
Cookies and talk by the fire!
February Book of the Month
Jonathan Haidt argues that the rapid, mid-2010s shift from "play-based" to "phone-based" childhoods—combined with overprotective parenting—caused a surge in youth anxiety, depression, and self-harm
Where: Round Valley or St. Johns
The Lodge Location to be announced
387 N Butler St.
Eagar, AZ 85925
When: Monday March 16th
7:00pm
Zoom: Meeting ID: 891 2000 4808
Passcode: 682871
“Slow Down Sips”
Drinks will be provided
January Book of the Month
We talk to ourselves all of the time, usually without realizing it. And most of what we tell ourselves is negative, counterproductive, and damaging, preventing us from enjoying a fulfilled and successful life. But with Shad Helmsetter’s Five Levels of Self-Talk, you can take back control of your life via this accessible yet profound technique.
Where: The Lodge
387 N Butler St.
Eagar, AZ 85925
When: Tuesday February 10th
7:00pm
Zoom Link: Meeting ID: 363 105 0219
Passcode: Q9nTG1
Kind Words Snack Bar
Bring a snack to share + one kind word
or affirmation to add to quote wall.
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