Beautiful Lessons from a Book Club for Inmates

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!Celebrate the feel-good moments and literary achievements of the Second Chance Book Club for inmates and their tireless leader, Jennifer Williams. Join us for a heartwarming Book Gang podcast episode as we meet Jennifer, the "book lady" of Danville, VA, changing incarcerated women's lives through the Second Chance Book Club. Today, we explore the logistics and challenges of running an incarcerated book club and the incredible rewards that Jennifer has witnessed in their participants. Plus, Jennifer shares three of her favorite backlist book club books. Get book recommendations and learn how you can help support this incredible initiative. If you would love to be a part of her literary legacy, head to her holiday gift registry to donate books for their prison book club. The inmates get to keep the books they read, and Jennifer highlights the incredible ways reading helps as they move on to their next chapter in life. BONUS BOOK CLUB BOOK LIST: Thanks to the support of Patreon members, listeners have access to a bonus curated list of the best book club books to discuss now created by historical fiction writer Meagan Church. It was such a fantastic book list that we have updated this with Jennifer's book club books she recommends for impactful conversations. Meet Jennifer WilliamsJennifer Williams, the "book lady" of Danville, Virginia, is on a mission to donate 1 million books to local children. A dedicated teacher, she is working two jobs to fund her initiative. Jennifer's commitment extends to running a women's book club at the Danville Jail, where members have become avid readers. Her work has garnered community support and recognition for its positive influence in her town. We are proud to support this literary hero on the podcast today.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including our monthly FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! Second Chance Book Club Gift Registry- PLEASE Donate a Book2023 MomAdvice Fall Reading GuideThe Best Book Club Books to Discuss Now (BONUS BOOK LIST)Meet the ‘Book Lady’. She’s determined to donation 1 million books to Virginia kidsJennifer on the Today Show Tuck Everlasting by Natalie BabbitIf the Creek Don’t Rise by Leah WeissAll the Little Hopes by Leah WeissThe Life We Bury by Allen EskensNothing More Dangerous by Allen EskensMurphy’s Boy by Torey HaydenTrapped in SilenceShop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores. Connect With Us:Connect with Amy on Instagram, on TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect with the Second Chance Book Club on FacebookJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)