Tuesday, 6:00 pm (ET) Oct 27 - Dec 22 (8 sess.) With Julie Rondinelli
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4 B
- Session: October 27 - December 22 (8 sessions)
- Day: Tuesday
- Time: 6:00 pm (ET) / 3:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Julie Rondinelli
Masters in Special Education from Boston College
Current special education teacher in a co-taught classroom in MA (13 years of experience)
Certified Wilson Teacher
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: Tuesday, October 27
- Week 2: Tuesday, November 3
- Week 3: Tuesday, November 10
- Week 4: Tuesday, November 17
- No Class: Tuesday, November 24 (Thanksgiving Break)
- Week 5: Tuesday, December 1
- Week 6: Tuesday, December 8
- Week 7: Tuesday, December 15
- Week 8: Tuesday, December 22
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.
The Hotel Balzaar by Kate DiCamillo
Marta lives in the mysterious Hotel Balzaar with her mother while waiting for news of her missing father. When a strange countess arrives and begins telling Marta a series of unusual stories, Marta starts to wonder if they might hold clues to her father’s disappearance. Along the way, she discovers the power of stories, hope, love, and believing in the unexpected.

