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We're glad you're here! ✶
Our approach
At Renegade Readers Club, Inc., we are sparking a reading revolution, one story at a time. Through free-spirited storytelling, creative exploration, and community connection, we're breaking down barriers and building up young readers who dare to dream, discover, and break free through books. We can’t wait to hear your story!
Where our story began…..
From Front Lawn Conversations to Literary Revolution
It started with a simple feeling and the lingering questions as to why our communities were growing more disconnected? Why were fewer spaces truly welcoming to all children, especially those who color outside the lines? Why was it so hard to start a conversation with our neighbor?
So we decided to try something radical in its simplicity: we set up a tent, scattered pillows and blankets across the lawn, and invited neighbors to come in their pajamas for an evening of stories.
That first night, we weren't sure if anyone would come. But they did - families arrived with children of all ages, from toddlers to teens. Under the glow of string lights, children who had never met became fast friends. Parents connected while kids sprawled on blankets, mesmerized by tales of adventure and wonder.
This impromptu gathering became a weekly tradition. "Pajama Stories on the Lawn" grew by word of mouth, with new families joining each week. The evening always ended the same way - with children asking, "Can we do this again tomorrow?"
Growing Our Reading Rebellion
What began as neighborhood story time quickly revealed a deeper truth: our community was hungry for connection, for spaces where differences were celebrated, and where the joy of reading could be shared across generations.
Today, we're a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating accessible, engaging reading experiences through unconventional programming. Our approach remains rooted in those first front lawn gatherings - keeping reading rebellious, creative, and accessible to all.
We're expanding beyond our original neighborhood, searching for like minded friends who believe in the power of stories to build community.
Our story is still being written, with new chapters unfolding each time a child discovers the joy of reading in their own unique way. We invite you to turn the page with us and become part of the next chapter in our reading rebellion.
Because everyone deserves a safe space to explore, learn, and get wonderfully, magnificently lost in a book.
Why we do it
At Renegade Readers Club, we believe every child deserves to break free through stories. We're creating fearless spaces where young minds can explore without limits, imagine without boundaries, and discover their own voice through the revolutionary power of reading!
Our world today feels disconnected and we believe in the power of coming together. Every child carries their own unique spark - their own way of learning, playing, and seeing the world. Some thrive with structure, others need freedom to explore. Some learn through movement, others through quiet contemplation.
We don't pretend to have all the answers for every child. What we do have is a deep commitment to creating spaces where discovery can happen, where different approaches can be tried, and where no family has to figure it all out alone.
We believe, it truly takes community - not just to raise children, but to support parents, to share knowledge, and to build the networks that catch us when we stumble. When we combine our skills, experiences, and perspectives, we create something far more powerful than any one person could offer.
Too many families struggle in silence, believing they should somehow know instinctively how to navigate every challenge. We reject that isolation. We embrace the messy, beautiful reality that we're all learning together, that asking for help is an act of courage, and that sharing our struggles often reveals we're not alone in them.
Will Renegade Readers Club be the perfect fit for your child? We don't know. What we do know is that every child deserves multiple pathways to find their joy in reading, multiple communities that celebrate their uniqueness, and multiple chances to connect with stories that help them make sense of the world.
This is just one stop on your family's journey. Whether it becomes a meaningful part of your story or simply a stepping stone to finding what truly resonates with your child, we welcome you exactly as you are, with all your questions, hesitations, and hopes.
Because that's what community does. We make room for each other. We learn from each other. And in doing so, we create something none of us could create alone.
