District 10 is a member of the Sacramento Area Al-Anon Information Service, (AIS) which includes our LITERATURE DEPOT, or BOOKSTORE. Complete and up-to-date information about the bookstore hours and location is —> HERE. The bookstore stocks most Al-Anon and Alateen brochures and books, and periodically updated printed meeting schedules for the Sacramento area. These are particularly effective for presenting to newcomers. AIS is also the publisher of the Sacramento area newsletter SHARE & CARE that has lots of area-specific information and personal Al-Anon shares.
If you wish to order literature from the local bookstore you can DOWNLOAD THE ORDER FORM – it lists all of the literature that is available. You can email your completed order form to [email protected] or you can place an order by phone to (916) 334-2970, and they will ship to you, or you can visit the bookstore during OPEN HOURS and pick up your order.
Literature From World Service Office
You can also order literature from W.S.O. in Virginia Beach, VA. You can place orders online at the WSO ONLINE BOOKSTORE. Shipping time may be longer than that of the local bookstore.
Periodicals
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“THE FORUM” is the Al-Anon monthly magazine. Each issue contains articles on recovery and personal shares from members. You can read stories online HERE. Get your own copy delivered monthly by mail HERE.
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“THE 12-STEPPER” is Northern California’s Al-Anon newsletter. Check it out HERE. You can read it online or subscribe for your own paper copy. Each group receives a copy via the Group Rep.
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“THE LOOP” brings you the latest news from Al-Anon’s world headquarters. You can subscribe HERE .
Other Sources
Al-Anon books (but not brochures) are often available in small quantities, both new and used, from popular online retail and person-to-person sellers. It is OK to buy from third parties if you need to, but buying from the WSO or our local Literature Depot (Bookstore) supports Al-Anon more and is encouraged.
Books priced at cost, and brochures at no cost may also be obtained at many Al-Anon Family Group meetings. Al-Anon business cards can help spread the message – printer forms can be downloaded HERE.
Conference-approved Literature
In Al-Anon and Alateen meetings we use ONLY conference-approved literature (CAL), in accordance with our Traditions 5 and 6.