for 3rd through 9th Grade boys & Young men

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

Our small groups are designed to help boys and young men deeply understand each book by making connections between the stories and their own lives. We engage in meaningful discussions, equipping boys and young men with the tools to grow as leaders and critical thinkers.

Increased Reading Comprehension:

Participants demonstrate a 20% improvement in summarizing key chapters or sections of books within six months.

Increased Reading Time:

Within three months, participants spend an average of at least 30 minutes more per day reading outside of school.

Improved Critical Thinking Skills:

Participants enhance their critical thinking by making connections between book readings and real-world events or personal experiences.

Enhanced Peer Interactions:

Participants show marked improvement in social skills through positive engagement with peers during virtual book club sessions.

Lifelong Reading Habits:

Participants report a sustained interest in reading and continue to read regularly beyond the program's end.

Increased Reading Motivation:

Participants demonstrate higher intrinsic motivation to read, choosing to read for pleasure more frequently.

Greater Parental Involvement:

Participants' parents become more involved in their children's reading activities, participating in virtual book club events and supporting reading at home.

Supportive Family Reading Environment:

Families create a more supportive literacy environment at home, including shared reading time and discussions about books.