University of Missouri-St. Louis, Division of Continuing Education

What is the Next Chapter Book Club?

Adults and adolescents with intellectual disabilities reading and learning to read, making friends, and enjoying a fun community gathering place.

How does it work?

Participants meet weekly for one hour at local bookstores, coffee shops, and cafés to read and discuss a book of their choosing.

Welcome to the Next Chapter Book Club Partnership of Greater St. Louis/St. Charles. Our partnership comprises the Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis, LifeSkills, St. Louis ARC, and the University of Missouri-St. Louis Division of Continuing Education, School of Social Work, College of Education, and Center for the Study of Disability, Education, and Culture.

We have the following books available for your book club.  There are 9 copies of each book, and they can be lent out for more than 2 weeks.  Contact Deborah Baldini or order your selection using the online order form.