📖 Ages 9-13 | Live Online Class

💡🔥Is your child an avid reader who loves diving into great books? Do they crave deep discussions beyond basic comprehension? Join the Curio Newbery Book Club, where students engage in thoughtful literary analysis, guided discussions, and structured writing assignments—all in a supportive, interactive setting!🧠

What people are saying about Curio's Newbery Book Club

Perfect for kids that love reading and talking about the books they’ve read! Great for exposure to different genres making sure they are aware of other forms of literature.

— I.S., Book Club Parent

It's a fun class, and the books that are chosen are very good.

— Rosana C., Book Club Parent

She gets a chance to talk! She loves literature so it’s a wonderful place to express and learn with other kids with common interests in literature.

— Book Club Parent

Meet the Teacher: Melissa Muir, MAT

Melissa Muir, MAT is the founder and lead teacher at Curio, where she helps families create practical, real-world learning experiences for their children. With a Master’s in Teaching and years of experience in homeschooling, public, private, and online education, and curriculum development, she’s passionate about critical thinking, creative writing, and meaningful discussions. Melissa specializes in interactive, thought-provoking classes that challenge students while keeping learning fun. Whether she’s leading a lively debate or helping kids craft compelling stories, she equips students with the skills they need to think deeply and express themselves confidently.

How It Works:

📚 Award-Winning Books – We’ll read engaging Newbery winners in 6-8 week studies.

📝 Guided Book Study – Weekly printable study pages are included!

💬 Live Discussions – Students analyze themes, characters, and big ideas in a small-group setting (3-8 students).

✍️ Essay Writing – Two structured essays help students sharpen their critical thinking and writing skills.

⏳ Flexible Timeline – Each book study runs 4-9 weeks, depending on book length.

Completed by over 55 students!

Choose a Class

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" Starts Feb 24 (5 classes)

$90

This 5-sesson pack covers our study of Kate DiCamillo's "The Tiger Rising" beginning Tuesday, February 24.

Class time:
4:00-4:50 PM GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, February 24
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, March 10
Tuesday, March 17
Tuesday, March 24

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" Starts Feb 25 (5 classes)

$90

This 5-sesson pack covers our study of Kate DiCamillo's "The Tiger Rising" beginning Wednesday, February 25.

Class times:
7:00-7:50 PM GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Wednesday, February 25
Wednesday, March 4
Wednesday, March 11
Wednesday, March 18
Wednesday, March 25

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" *Starts March 31 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" beginning Wednesday, April 1.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, March 31
Tuesday, April 7
Tuesday, April 14
Tuesday, April 21
Tuesday, April 28
Tuesday, May 5
Tuesday, May 12

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" Starts April 1 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" beginning Wednesday, April 1.

Class times:
7:00-7:50 PM GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Wednesday, April 1
Wednesday, April 8
Wednesday, April 15
Wednesday, April 22
Wednesday, April 29
Wednesday, May 6
Wednesday, May 13

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" Starts April 2 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" beginning Thursday, April 2.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Thursday, April 2
Thursday, April 9
Thursday, April 16
Thursday, April 23
Thursday, April 30
Thursday, May 7
Thursday, May 14

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 19 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" beginning Tuesday, May 19.

Class times:
4:00-4:50 PM GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, May 19
Tuesday, May 26
Tuesday, June 2
Tuesday, June 9
Tuesday, June 16
Tuesday, June 23
Tuesday, June 30

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 20 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" beginning Wednesday, May 20.

Class times:
7:00-7:50 PM GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 27
Wednesday, June 3
Wednesday, June 10
Wednesday, June 17
Wednesday, June 24
Wednesday, July 1

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 21 (7 classes)

$126

This 7-sesson pack covers our study of Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" beginning Thursday, May 21.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5

Class Meetings:
Thursday, May 21
Thursday, May 28
Thursday, June 4
Thursday, June 11
Thursday, June 18
Thursday, June 25
Thursday, July 2

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 7 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" beginning on July 7.

Class times:
5:00-5:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, July 7
Tuesday, July 14
Tuesday, July 21
Tuesday, July 28
Tuesday, August 4
Tuesday, August 11

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 8 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" beginning on July 8.

Class times:
7:00-7:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 15
Wednesday, July 22
Wednesday, July 29
Wednesday, August 5
Wednesday, August 12

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 9 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" beginning on July 9.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Thursday, July 9
Thursday, July 16
Thursday, July 23
Thursday, July 30
Thursday, August 6
Thursday, August 13

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 18 (5 classes)

$90

This 5-sesson pack covers our study of Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" beginning on August 18.

Class times:
5:00-5:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, August 18
Tuesday, August 25
Tuesday, September 1
Tuesday, September 8
Tuesday, September 15

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 19 (5 classes)

$90

This 5-sesson pack covers our study of Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" beginning on August 19.

Class times:
7:00-7:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Wednesday, August 19
Wednesday, August 26
Wednesday, September 2
Wednesday, September 9
Wednesday, September 16

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 20 (5 classes)

$90

This 5-sesson pack covers our study of Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" beginning on August 20.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Thursday, August 20
Thursday, August 27
Thursday, September 3
Thursday, September 10
Thursday, September 17

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 22 (4 classes)

$72

This 4-sesson pack covers our study of Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" beginning on September 22.

Class times:
5:00-5:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, September 22
Tuesday, September 29
Tuesday, October 6
Tuesday, October 13

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 23 (4 classes)

$72

This 4-sesson pack covers our study of Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" beginning on September 23.

Class times:
7:00-7:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, September 23
Tuesday, September 30
Tuesday, October 7
Tuesday, October 14

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 24 (4 classes)

$72

This 4-sesson pack covers our study of Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" beginning on September 24.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Thursday, September 24
Thursday, October 1
Thursday, October 8
Thursday, October 15

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 20 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" beginning on October 20.

Class times:
5:00-5:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, October 20
Tuesday, October 27
Tuesday, November 3
Tuesday, November 10
Tuesday, November 17
Tuesday, November 24

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 21 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" beginning on October 21.

Class times:
7:00-7:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, October 21
Tuesday, October 28
Tuesday, November 4
Tuesday, November 11
Tuesday, November 18
Tuesday, November 25

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 22 (6 classes)

$108

This 6-sesson pack covers our study of Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" beginning on October 22.

Class times:
4:00-4:50pm GMT-5 (No DST will be observed.)

Class Meetings:
Tuesday, October 22
Tuesday, October 29
Tuesday, November 5
Tuesday, November 12
Tuesday, November 19
Tuesday, November 26

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Class Details:

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🔹 Wednesdays 7-7:50 PM GMT-5

🔹 Thursdays 4-4:50 PM GMT-5

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📖 Ages 9-13 | Live Online Class

What people are saying about Curio's Newbery Book Club

— I.S., Book Club Parent

— Rosana C., Book Club Parent

— Book Club Parent

Meet the Teacher: Melissa Muir, MAT

How It Works:

📚 Award-Winning Books – We’ll read engaging Newbery winners in 6-8 week studies.

Completed by over 55 students!

Choose a Class

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" *Starts Feb 24* (5 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" *Starts Feb 25* (5 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" *Starts March 31 (7 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" *Starts April 1* (7 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" *Starts April 2* (7 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" *Starts May 19* (7 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" *Starts May 20* (7 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" *Starts May 21* (7 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" *Starts July 7* (6 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" *Starts July 8* (6 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" *Starts July 9* (6 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" *Starts Aug 18* (5 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" *Starts Aug 19* (5 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" *Starts Aug 20* (5 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 22 (4 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 23 (4 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Madeleine L'Engle's "A Wrinkle in Time" *Starts Sept 24 (4 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 20 (6 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 21 (6 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Robert C. O'Brien's "Mrs. Frisby & the Rats of NIMH" *Starts Oct 22 (6 classes)

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Class Details:

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TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" Starts Feb 24 (5 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kate DiCamilo's "The Tiger Rising" Starts Feb 25 (5 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" Starts April 1 (7 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Elizabeth George Speare's "The Bronze Bow" Starts April 2 (7 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 19 (7 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 20 (7 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Kelly Barnhill's "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" Starts May 21 (7 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 7 (6 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 8 (6 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Ellen Raskin's "The Westing Game" Starts July 9 (6 classes)

TUESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 18 (5 classes)

WEDNESDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 19 (5 classes)

THURSDAYS | Book Study: Christopher Paul Curtis's "The Watsons Go to Birmingham- 1963" Starts Aug 20 (5 classes)