The Open Minds Project

Unlearn, learn and relearn together

We run regular book clubs for adults and teachers. We support anyone who would like to run a book club with our recommended book list.

What to expect in our Book Clubs

Our book club explores a wide range of book genres which include fiction and non- fiction. We organise one for teachers and others for anyone interested in learning more about Black inspired narratives.

Book Club News

We are excited about the successful completion of two teacher’s book clubs in partnership with 18 hours charity passionate about an inclusive and diverse educational system. Twenty two teachers participated and they enjoyed a wide range of books. These teacher’s book clubs were funded by the Brighton and Hove City Council who are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in Brighton and Hove.

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Run a book club with us?

Running a book club that generates healthy conversation is easy. Simply select a book from our book list to read with your friends, family, colleagues. After the reading discuss how people felt about the story or how they related to the characters.

View our book selection

Teachers Book Club Reviews

"I just wanted to say a huge thank you for last night's book club. I am so excited about using the book as the base for a scheme of work at the hospital, as there are so many opportunities to link it to different areas of the curriculum. I love that the message about the importance of being yourself is so strong in the book"

Anna

"That was great! Facilitating, discussion, ideas, all really interesting and insightful. Lovely committed group. Thanks so much for including me."

Dulani

"A thoroughly enjoyable experience and it was worthwhile and eye opening. It has fueled my passion to promote high quality diverse texts in school…I liked when we had the task of using poems aloud with our class between meetings."

Tim

"I thoroughly enjoyed the Book Club and found it very useful. I would recommend it to all teachers!"

Laura