Since the Charlie Waller Book Club started in 2016, we have sent out more than 13,000 mental health books free of charge to those working with young people. Many members are primary schools, but we also have counselling services, local authorities and youth organisations as members.
Chosen titles aim to enhance the skills, confidence and knowledge of those who work with children and young people, by providing them with resources they can use to promote positive mental health.
We aim to offer books once a term, which we would expect the organisation to add to their wellbeing library. Book numbers are limited based on costs and budget, so they’re offered on a first come, first served basis.
Our Book Club is for staff working with children and young people who are keen to discover new resources or build on their knowledge and skills about emotional wellbeing and mental health.
To become a member of the Book Club, please complete the registration form.
Book Club RegistrationThis book club is a life line and is so needed. The books are of amazing quality and the content material provides some rich learning for both the reader and the recipient. Thank you so much for what you do.
Psychotherapist and therapeutic coach
It's absolutely amazing! We are an underfunded primary school and many of our children have very tricky lives, I buy most of the SEMH out of my own money, and your book club helps so many of our children and staff. Thank you!
Behaviour lead and SEMH support
We select books that help school staff support the mental wellbeing of the children and young people they work with. We ask Book Club members for suggested topics and all books are reviewed for clinical soundness by clinical experts.
Some of the previous titles we’ve sent out include:
This collection of illustrated portraits celebrates the lives of influential neurodivergent figures who have achieved amazing things in recent times. From politicians, activists and journalists to YouTubers, DJs and poets, this book highlights a wide range of exciting career paths for neurodivergent readers.
Even though Gilly the Giraffe has many wonderful things in her life, she sometimes lacks confidence. This story supports children aged 5-10 and the adults around them to celebrate their uniqueness and their strengths, as well as boost their self-esteem, confidence, self-belief and sense of self-worth.
The book provides successful strategies to help with the behaviour and learning of children who struggle in school settings. It explains perplexing behaviours and teaches inclusive strategies that will help pupils in school.
To become a member of the Book Club, please complete the registration form.
Book Club Registration