Sisters and Brothers of HotLanta Book Club

Who We Are and What We're About

The Sisters and Brothers of HotLanta Book Club was founded in Atlanta, Georgia in May 1997. Our mission is to increase appreciation of the African American culture through its literature while forming lasting friendships among readers. Our motto is : Reading to uplift, understand, and celebrate the Black experience. The book club also focuses on empowering African American communities, businesses and people socially through community outreach programs.

Membership Overview(Chapters, Demographics, Dues)
Membership Privileges
Applying for Membership
Meeting Schedule

The Sisters and Brothers of HotLanta Book Club believes that literary discussion is a tremendously effective vehicle for facilitating the exchange of ideas about topics that are of issue to the Black community. Literary dialogues provide neutral ground upon which we can share our frustrations, joys, triumphs, and sorrows. The Sisters and Brothers Book Club also believes that reading and discussing literature written for, by, and about us is very therapeutic, serves as an excellent networking tool, and leads us to better understanding of ourselves.

Membership Overview

Our book club is divided into five chapters according to age group. This allows members to interact with others of the same age. The chapters are as follows:

Grown, Wise, and Informed	Ages 55 & above
For Grown Folk Only	Ages 30 - 54
Generation-X	Ages 18-29
Youth Reading for Truth Book Club	Grades 9-12
Youth Reading for Knowledge	Grades 6-8
Youth Reading for Discovery Club	Grades 3 -5

Membership demographics

Eighty percent (80%) of members in our adult reading groups range between ages 25 and 60. The remaining twenty percent (20%) range between ages 18 and 24. Approximately ninety percent (90%) of the members in our adult reading groups are college educated. They are highly motivated, well accomplished and involved in community outreach. They hold careers in a variety of industries including healthcare, technology, financial, business, and legal services.

Membership dues
We are a formal literary group. In addition to literary discussions, we host book signings for authors and creative literary events. Our meetings and other events are typically held at venues such as restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops and book stores. Therefore, yearly membership dues are $80.00 per person are required.

The benefits of joining
The Sisters and Brothers Book Club offers a unique opportunity to expand your intellectual experience while:

Receiving discounts on books and literature

Borrowing books written by established, new, and best-selling authors from our private library

Enjoying private literary discussions and book signings with talented authors

Attending fun and exciting outings to restaurants, parks, coffee shops, museums, plays, art galleries and other cultural points of interest

Becoming eligible to earn rewards for participating community outreach projects

Earning rewards for moderating fun literary discussions

Meeting interesting people and making new friends.

Meeting Schedule
Each chapter of the Sisters and Brothers Book Club meets once per month. The meetings are typically held generally held on the last Friday, Saturday, or Sunday of each month. Special events are announced at least 1 month prior to the date of the event.

How do I apply for membership
You may apply for membership to our book club in one of the following ways:

1. Complete an online applications online at http://www.sistersbrothers.com
2. Request an application by sending an e-mailing us at bookclub@sistersbrothers.com.

For more information, contact us at 770-321-5157

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