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Welcome to
Books in the Woods

Our mission is to promote and connect literacy in the arts and sciences to children and adults throughout the Kern County community and surrounding areas.

Young Voices Read

Youth Ambassador led program aimed at increasing literacy rates, strengthen family involvement, enhance academic success, and ensure every child has access to books that inspire and empower.

Teen Zine Publishing

The Teen Zine Program is a student-led initiative empowering high schoolers to create their own mini magazine, or "zine." Participants explore topics they care aboutsuch as art, identity, and social issues—while gaining writing, editing, and design skills. This collaborative program teens full creative control, resulting in a zine that truly represents their voices and experiences.

New Books

Help Us Build Books in the Woods Community Bookstore

A space where stories take root and community thrives

Amongst the pines and oaks of Pine Mountain Club, CA—nestled in the heart of the Los Padres National Forest—something beautiful is growing.

We’re building a warm, welcoming bookstore where every reader—regardless of age, ability, or background—can discover stories that inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection to the world around them. Rooted in a deep respect for the natural world and the ancestral lands of the Chumash people, our collection will also include stories that explore Indigenous knowledge, ecology, music as cultural expression, and the ancient bond between storytelling, nature, and rhythm.

 

But it’s more than a bookstore.

This is the Books in the Woods Community Bookstore—a place where creativity and community grow together. Picture a charming mini coffee cart, the buzz of teens creating zines in their own publishing studio, and the steady rhythm of our Pine Mountain Community Drum Circle, inviting people of all ages to gather, reconnect, and remember.

Woven into the heart of this space is our Interpretive Nature & Culture Center, where storytelling meets stewardship and visitors can engage with the ecology, cultural history, and ancestral teachings of this mountain land.

Our signature programs—Young Voices Read, Teen Zine Publishing, and the Pine Mountain Community Drum Circle—are designed to uplift local youth, spark imagination, and build lasting connections through education, creative expression, and cultural exchange.

We’re inviting you to help bring this vision to life.

Your support helps us create a space that not only promotes literacy, but fosters belonging, creativity, and reverence—for children, teens, families, and neighbors alike.

Contact

Contact

Contact us to learn more about our programs, available books, upcoming events, and how to support our mission. 

Address

Pine Mountain Club, CA 93222

Books in the Woods is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. EIN: 99-1928719. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Opening Hours

Nonprofit Office Hours

Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm 

Bookstore Hours

​​Saturday: 10am - 4pm

​Sunday: 10am - 2pm

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