Books They Didn't Want You to Read

Choose Your Book

Each kid in the group picks a different book — so at the Sunday meetup, everyone becomes an expert on a different story. Click any book to learn more.

The 5-Day Reading Journey

Monday through Friday, each day has a focus and a journal prompt. Saturday is the meetup. No pressure to read in one sitting — just a little each day, with purpose.

Discussion Questions

Questions to spark curiosity throughout the week — and to fuel the Sunday conversation. Not every question needs an answer.

The Sunday Meetup

The goal is simple: kids teach adults. They read the book, they own the room. Each kid gets 5 minutes — enough to say something real, short enough to stay sharp. Here's how to run Saturday together.

🎥 The Video Option

Prefer to record a video instead of presenting live? Both are equally valid — play it at the meetup. Keep it under 5 minutes. Here's a simple structure:

1.Introduce yourself and your book (20 seconds)

2.Tell the story: what is it about? (60 seconds)

3.Explain why it was banned — and what you think about that (90 seconds)

4.One quote or scene that stuck with you — and why (40 seconds)

5.Your verdict: should every kid your age read this? (30 seconds)