Burst Into Books

REBUILDING THE VILLAGE THROUGH ADVOCACY, ARTS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING

Literacy & Resources for children 6 months to 18 years old.
Representation by way of diverse authors, books & storytellers.

Welcome to Burst Into Books, where we encourage and develop young readers to

discover books, share stories, explore dialogue, and have fun! From youth book clubs, family events,

writing workshops, educational services, and online workshops, you’ll find plenty of inspiration for a great conversation and lots for your kids and families to get involved.

Since 2018, we’ve impacted over 1,000 young readers!

YOUTH BOOK CLUBS

FAMILY EVENTS

WRITING WORKSHOPS

EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

ONLINE WORKSHOPS

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

ANNUAL CONFERENCES

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“Great organization. A wonderful place for your children to learn.”

Steven Farmer

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ABOUT BURST INTO BOOKS

Burst Into Books is a organization focused on rebuilding our village through advocacy, the arts, educational and family programming. Our mission is to use literacy as a tool to help develop a love for literature and provide safe spaces to explore topics that impact the whole family. Programs include author story times, book clubs, writing workshops, online workshops, annual conferences, educational services and family-centered events.

Burst Into Books is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on helping the youth deepen their love of reading by integrating the arts, providing opportunities for them to engage with literary
experts and authors, providing a space for self-expression.

Our staple program is our monthly book club sessions in which we support the entire spectrum of the development of the child, from 6 months of age to 18 years old. Each group has been carefully created with curriculum that is age-appropriate, culturally relevant and academic driven. A reading guide/group leader and literacy expert guest is selected by the founder and executive director, Jurema Gorham.

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“This is a fantastic resource for parents of young children and teens. The literacy-based approach of this book club and their activities offer parents an excellent opportunity to learn how to engage their children in reading.”

Evan Roberts, Children’s Author

Burst Into Books' Youth Book Clubs

6 MONTHS to 3 YEARS

Enjoy an interactive storytime with your child that includes early literacy engagement and fun with books, sing-along songs, fingerplays and body movement. Each storytime session will include a literacy expert guest.

GROUP 1

4 YEARS to 7 YEARS

Children engage in group discussion about the focus book of the month. Instructor focuses on main components of the text to help children develop their comprehension skills. Each session will include an activity that allows participants to make connections within the text and the real world. A literacy expert guest will be present at each book club session.

GROUP 2

8 YEAR to 10 YEARS

Children participate in group discussions and debates about the focus book of the month. Instructor challenges participants to make connections to previous text and real life experiences. Extension activities include writing, reader’s theater and art expression and are incorporated in the book session to help children demonstrate their understanding of the text. A literacy expert guest will be present at each book club session.

GROUP 3

11 YEARS to 14 YEARS

Pre-teens are introduced to a variety of genres for each focus book during each book club session. Through group discourse, higher level questioning and enrichment activities deepen each participants’ understanding of the text. In addition, tools like blogging, video, writing and public speaking will be implemented to communicate how lessons can be applied to their everyday lives. A literacy expert guest will be present at each book club session.

GROUP 4

15 YEARS to 18 YEARS

Teens will be split into different sessions based on gender and will be introduced to a variety of genres for each focus book during each book club session. Through group discourse, higher level questioning and enrichment activities deepen each participants’ understanding of the text. In addition, tools like blogging, video, writing and public speaking will be implemented to communicate how lessons can be applied to their everyday lives. A literacy expert guest will be present at each book club session.

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