Brightlane Book Club: If You See Them

If You See Them: Young, Unhoused, and Alone in America written by Vicki Sokolik is a moving exploration of the crisis of homeless youth – told through the inspiring stories of a woman on the frontlines and the kids themselves. Sokolik's grassroots action demonstrates the world-shifting power of compassion, acceptance, belonging, and self-determination, and the capacity each of us has to change our communities for the better.

The goal of this book club is to take an honest and deep look at poverty, homelessness, and the inequities and injustices in America to examine our roles in it, the systems behind it, and how we can work toward solutions that help those affected most.

Book Club Meeting Dates: Join the IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness) Committee on the third Tuesday of every month starting in September as we discuss this insightful book and engage in larger conversations surrounding homelessness and systemic issues in America. Each meeting will correspond with certain parts of the book.

• Tuesday, September 17 – Part One
• Tuesday, October 15 – Part Two
• Tuesday, November 19 – Part Three
• Tuesday, December 10 – Part Four

Meetings will be from 6:30-7:45 pm at the Brightlane Learning office at 2955 N Meridian Street Ste 250, Indianapolis, IN 46208. Light refreshments will be served. This book club is free and open to anyone.

Limited copies of If You See Them are available on a first come, first served basis at the Brightlane Learning office for those who need it. Please reach out to [email protected] to check on availability.

Please note: your attendance is welcomed even if you have not yet read the corresponding section of the book we will be discussing or were unable to attend a previous meeting.

Host or Publisher Brightlane Learning