equipping boys to become impactful leaders who love reading

The Rising Voices virtual book club provides Black boys with high-interest, culturally relevant books that give context to experiences happening in the world around them. We read  one book a month, a mix of culturally relevant fiction, nonfiction, and biographies from the Scholastic Rising Voices Library.  

We meet once a week for 60 minutes via Zoom. Each small group session highlights Black people, Black culture, and Black contributions to the world. 

Our small groups help boys develop deep comprehension of each book as they make connections between the story and their own lives. We also have meaningful discussion around social justice and identity development, while giving boys the tools to grow as leaders and thinkers.

Parents appreciate the advanced questions and critical thinking practice implemented during book club meetings. Between meetings, scholars collaborate with peers to build their teamwork and networking skills. They also complete enrichment activities to improve their writing skills and expand their vocabulary.

Book club members also have access to Scholastic Literacy Pro. Literacy Pro is a web-based program that allows members to read ebooks online and track books they’re reading.  

With Literacy Pro, your child will be able to: 

• Read additional books based on their interests 
• Explore more than 2,300 ebooks and connect to thousands of paperback titles 
• Set and monitor their reading goals throughout the year
• Deepen comprehension of the books they complete
• Rate and review the books they read

With Literacy Pro, our instructors are able to: 

• Use assessments to connect scholars with just-right reading materials
• Monitor student goals, comprehension improvements, and reading progress
• Accelerate reading development