The Way Between Book Club For Youth, By Youth
Thursdays, May 25, June 1, 8, 15
3-4pm PT // 4-5pm MT // 5-6pm CT // 6-7pm ET
Facilitated by Savanna Holden, open to ages 10-20
w/ special guest Author Rivera Sun on June 15
Fee: $60 (or $80 w/ a paperback or ebook)
Join 15-year-old facilitator Savanna Holden for a 4-session virtual book group on The Way Between. Fun, exciting, and entirely youth-led, this group is open to anyone ages 10-20. The novel follows the adventures of a young orphan, Ari Ara, who is chosen to be an apprentice to the great warrior Shulen in the mysterious Way Between, a path between fighting and running away.
This book group is a space for youth to explore ideas around peace and active nonviolence, as well as anti-bullying, conflict resolution—and a great story! On the last session (June 15), Author Rivera Sun will join the group for a Q & A.
About the novel:
“Between fight and flight lies a mysterious third path called the Way Between, and young shepherdess and orphan Ari Ara must master it . . . before war destroys everything she loves! She begins training as the apprentice of the great warrior Shulen, and enters a world of warriors and secrets, swords and magic, friendship and mystery. She uncovers forbidden prophecies, searches for the lost heir to two thrones, and chases the elusive forest-dwelling Fanten to unravel their hidden knowledge. Full of twists and turns and surprises, The Way Between is a thrilling read!”
Spread the word! Youth will hear about this special book group because you tell them. Whether you're a friend, sibling or fellow student; or a parent, teacher, grandparent, or mentor, be sure to invite a few youth to participate in this book group. Scholarships are available to anyone who asks, thanks to our Solidarity Scholarship donors.
About Savanna Holden:
"Hi! My name is Savi, I'm a 15 year old homeschooler living in WI, USA.
I love being outside; on my family's homestead, backpacking, swimming or anything else in nature. I also love doing lots of aerial arts with my troop. I've been doing nonviolence-related work for the past few years and I LOVE it! I have done work with my local CCL (Citizens Climate Lobby), Pace Bene and various other organizations / groups, including book clubs, summer peace camps, video podcasts and more!"
In 2022, Savanna facilitated a 4-week, youth-led book club on The Way Between. Pace e Bene is delighted to help bring her program to youth nationwide. One of the inaugural Changemaker Youth Grant recipients, she created a series of nonviolence videos that you can watch on her youtube channel, Spreading Light.
Savanna Holden
More About the Book:
The Way Between is the first book in the award-winning Ari Ara Series by Rivera Sun. It follows the adventures of an eleven-year-old girl who learns the (non)martial art of the Way Between. In an exciting blend of action, adventure, and fantasy author Rivera Sun boldly takes the genre in a new direction . . . that of waging peace, active nonviolence, and nonviolent movements. Challenging war cultures and military societies, The Way Between brings the skills of resolving conflict, anti-bullying, and ending violence into a coming of age story for a new generation of readers.
“… as magical as Tolkien and as authentic as Twain … this series should be read aloud to everyone, by everyone, from childhood onward.” – Dr. Tom Hastings, Director of Peace Voice
Note: If you sign-up for the book group at the $80 rate, your choice of a paperback or ebook is included. You can purchase the book separately from Pace e Bene here and get the whole series here.