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📖 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

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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

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

— Rosana C., Book Club Parent

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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: 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:

💻 Live Meeting Time Options:

🔹 Tuesdays 5-5:50 PM GMT-5

🔹 Wednesdays 7-7:50 PM GMT-5

🔹 Thursdays 4-4:50 PM GMT-5


💲 $18 per week (50-minute class)

🎓 ESA-Approved – Use your ESA funds for this class!

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