Birmingham Book Club welcomes local author: Kellie McIntyre!

We're following up our last discussion with something special! Local author, Kellie McIntyre invites you to help her prep for an upcoming conference with a preview of: Headstands, Travel, and Cultural Intelligence on Monday, July 8th @ 6:30p.m. Kellie’s talk is based on her true story, The Passport Project, which begins and ends in Liberty Park.

Come listen and give feedback as Kellie prepares for an upcoming conference in NYC. If you want to be inspired to get out of your bubble and see the world, please join us!

If you have read Passports, welcome; however, Kellie has assured us that you do not need to have read the book prior to attending. No major spoilers if you would like to pick it up after!

So we invite you to meet and talk with an Alabama local author! We have a private room & lots of food, fun, no games this time :( & adult beverages of course!

The Passport Project is available on all major platforms: physical & digital.

The Passport Project Summary:

"THANKS FOR RUINING MY LIFE!"
Delaney McIntyre's all-American eighth-grade dreams crumble when her parents announce their "five-month family field trip." And despite her begging, bawling, and silent treatment, Delaney can't derail their obvious midlife crisis.

Seventh-grade Riley McIntyre is thrilled to ditch middle school for world school. The late bloomer dreams of bungee jumping in New Zealand and completing the Riley Reinvention Project during this global adventure.

• Public nudity in Iceland
• Deadly jellies in Australia
• Monster cockroaches in Panama
• Scam artists in Italy
• Projectile puking in Indonesia
• Toilet catastrophes in Thailand

…and many more horrifying lessons that aren't in their textbooks! Each day is a real-life social studies class where the sisters must navigate new countries, cultures, and religions—while also navigating adolescence.

In this thrilling and witty account of their family's trek over four continents, author Kellie McIntyre deftly weaves her own experiences with her daughters' blogs and personal journals into a one-of-a-kind travel memoir. And as readers of all ages follow them around the world, they'll be inspired to abandon their comfort zones for priceless life lessons.

The Passport Project is a captivating true story perfect for middle graders, teenagers, and families. If you like unique perspectives, education outside the box, and inspirational transformations, then you'll love Kellie McIntyre's eye-opening exploration.

"[S]cary, thrilling, and eye-opening...An engaging and enlightening travel account about a family's global journey." —Kirkus Reviews

"A unique and engaging way for readers to learn about different countries, cultures, and points of view." —School Library Journal

“[A]n enticing global travelogue led by teenagers...” —Foreword Reviews

“[B]rilliantly captures the awkward hilarity of teen/family travel while highlighting the gift of a global worldview.” —Rachel Macy Stafford, NYT Bestselling Author
"[A] life-changing journey that would teach them valuable social studies lessons about how to navigate different cultures and customs, while at the same time trying to manage through the reality of adolescence ... The two sisters' story is a testament to the power of courage and curiosity; it serves as an inspiring example of how taking risks can lead to unexpected opportunities for growth. The Passport Project is an engaging read for middle school students and families considering their own around-the-world journey." —Alan Josephs, A5 Travel Books

*This family travel memoir includes maps, graphics, and a discussion guide.

Host or Publisher Ashlee Beegle