Sunday, 4:00 pm (ET) Jan 4 - Mar 1 (8 sess.) With Ashlie Swicker
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4B
- Session: January 4 - March 1 (8 sessions)
- Day: Sunday
- Time: 4:00 pm (ET) / 1:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Ashlie Swicker
Master of Education
Contributing writer to Book Riot
Current librarian in elementary school
Previous classroom teacher (17 years of experience)
Course Overview
- Read 4 books in 8 weeks.
- Complete assigned book readings and weekly news article readings.
- Engage in discussions and debates guided by a teacher.
- Develop communication skills.
- Approach book club meetings with an open and curious mindset, ready to listen and learn from others.
Course Instructions
- Upon registration, you will receive class instructions for the first session.
- We do not provide books. Students should buy or borrow books themselves.
- Students are required to read the book before the class.
Dates for Classes
- Week 1: Sunday, January 4
- Week 2: Sunday, January 11
- No class on Sunday, January 18
- Week 3: Sunday, January 25
- Week 4: Sunday, February 1
- Week 5: Sunday, February 8
- Week 6: Sunday, February 15
- Week 7: Sunday, February 22
- Week 8: Sunday, March 1
Note: Class size should be maintained between 3-5 students for effective debating. Please select an alternative available time during checkout. Refunds will be processed for canceled classes.
Turtle in Paradise by Jennifer L. Holm
When Turtle is sent to live with relatives in Key West during the Great Depression, she steps into a world full of cousins, treasure hunts, and unexpected surprises. Her summer becomes an adventure she never imagined, filled with humor, heart, and the discovery of what family truly means.