Your book club picked one of the most important books ever written. This kit makes sure the meeting does it justice.
The Reading Vintage Book Club Kit for The Diary of a Young Girl is a complete 78-page printable resource for the host who wants the conversation to go somewhere real.
You get two versions in one download. The full color version for hosting and display. The black and white version for easy printing on standard paper. Every page is included in both.
What is inside
Opening Pages
Quick facts about the book. Anne Frank's life, writing process, and publication history. Historical context covering the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands, anti-Jewish restrictions, deportation, and the Holocaust. A full cast of characters with a printable list and visual character map.
Host Prep Pages
A four-week reading timeline. A before the meeting checklist organized by when to do each task. Host confidence coaching notes for navigating the harder moments in the discussion.
Hospitality Pack
Themed menu ideas. Table setting and atmosphere notes. Place cards and a snack sign-up printable.
Reader Pages
Character tracker printables for all major figures. Theme tracker for six themes including identity and growing up, confinement and fear, and family tension. Quote keeper. Reading prompts and notes pages. Favorite scene printable.
Meeting Day Packet
A suggested 90-minute meeting flow. Reusable meeting planner printable. Roles checklist. Icebreaker questions. Discussion questions organized by theme with leader notes and flex prompts for quieter rooms. A page versus screen comparison for members who have seen the stage or film adaptations. Quote vote cards. Rating page and cards. Next book suggestions.
Games
Book-specific trivia with host copy, answer key, and member question sheet. Themed bingo with instructions, topic list, and printable bingo card. Whose Perspective bonus game with questions and answer notes.
After the Meeting
What happened next, including the arrests, transport, deaths, Otto Frank's survival, and where to learn more. Books to read next. Member feedback forms. Meeting recap printable. Next book nomination sheet.
Bonus Page
A guide to collecting vintage editions of The Diary of a Young Girl, including edition differences, condition notes, and a Reading Vintage note.
How it works
Purchase and download instantly. Print what you need. The checklist tells you what to send members ahead of time and what to keep for the host.
You do not need to use every page. The kit is built so you can pick what fits your group and leave the rest.
Good to know
This book carries real weight. The kit includes host confidence notes specifically for navigating the harder parts of the discussion, including the historical content, the ending, and the emotional responses members may bring into the room.
The meeting agenda is designed for 90 minutes with loose timing on purpose. A good conversation should not feel rushed.
How your download is delivered
After purchase you will receive an email with a link to your files. The link opens a Google Drive folder containing your PDFs. Click the download button on any file to save it to your device. No account or sign in is required to download.
If you have any trouble accessing your files, reach out at pam@myreadingvintage.com and I will get you taken care of right away.
This is a digital product. Nothing ships. No physical item is included.
Also available
The Reading Vintage Book Club Kit for Pride and Prejudice is available separately in the shop.
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