Spring 2024 Book Clubs
“I didn’t think I was going to like it, but this was actually fun!” - book club participant from fall 2023 :)
If your child is eager to make new friends within their age group, engage in book discussions and conversations, and foster their critical thinking abilities and creativity in a fun and cozy setting, we encourage you to enroll your child in this 6-week virtual book club. The PacPrep facilitator will guide the students through dynamic instruction, even leading them through games and activities that spark engagement and collaboration. By the end of the series, each student will have met a published author —how cool is that?!
While we have respective grade bands outlined for each book, please feel free to review excerpts (using the links) to determine the best fit for your child. The cost to participate is just $35, which includes the author visit, 6 full weeks of classes, and a copy of the book. Register by filling out the form at the bottom of the page.
April 15 - May 24 (6 weeks)
THe illuminator’s gift
3-5th Grades | Tuesdays 4:00-4:45pm PDT / 7:00-7:45pm EDT
About The Author
Author Alina Sayre lives in Westminster, Colorado where she enjoys hiking, wild socks, and reading under blankets. She jokes that when she grows up she’d like to live in a castle with a large library. There’s also a fun fact about Alina related to PacPrep. Can you guess what it is?
PacPrep Facilitator
Brianne Elfo (she/her/hers) is an avid reader and experienced educator. She is passionate about helping readers explore books in a welcoming atmosphere, making sure everyone enjoys the journey and finds meaning in the stories they read. In her free time, you can find her chasing her toddler around, practicing yoga, or snuggling with her two cats.
DUST
6-8th Grades | Wednesdays 4:00-4:45pm PDT / 7:00-7:45pm EDT
About the Author
Dusti Bowling, author of Dust lives in New River, Arizona with her family, a dozen tarantulas, a gopher snake named Burrito, a king snake name Death Noodle, and a cockatiel named Gandalf the Grey. She enjoys writing about characters with differences in hopes that children reading might feel validated by seeing an aspect of themselves represented.
PacPrep Facilitator
Tracy Johnston (she/her/hers) is an experienced educator, bringing her love for adventure into everything she does. She naturally weaves art, current events, and social-emotional learning into her lessons, sparking creativity and compassion along the way. In her spare time, she can be found enjoying ultrarunning and beach time with her family.
The More the Merrier!
Have you gotten this far thinking something along the lines of, “Wow, this sounds great, but my child is a little apprehensive” ? They are absolutely welcome to invite a friend! We are happy to ensure they are grouped together and feel comfortable participating in the book club.