Welcome to Our Children’s Book Club!
The Desha Academy Children's Book Club is one of the only dedicated children's book clubs available for young readers ages 9 to 12 in San Fernando and South Trinidad. Meeting regularly at Carlton Centre, San Fernando, our Book Club goes beyond simply reading — it builds comprehension, vocabulary, critical thinking, and a genuine love of reading that lasts long after any single book is finished.
If you are looking for a children's book club in Trinidad and Tobago that combines carefully curated age-appropriate books with guided discussion, creative activities, and a warm community of young readers — this is exactly what we offer.
Every book used in our Children's Book Club is personally selected by Candace Francis — founder of The Desha Academy and Bold Print Bookshop — with the specific child in mind. Not just what is on the curriculum. What will open something in them.
Join us on this journey where every page turns into a new adventure!
What We Offer:
📚 Curated Books: Age-appropriate and exciting stories delivered monthly.
🎨 Activity Booklets: Fun-filled activities to boost creativity and comprehension.
🧒 Interactive Book Club Sessions: Connect, discuss, and grow with other young readers.
🎁 Special Gifts: Exclusive bookmarks, surprises, and more!
Why a Children's Book Club Matters
Reading is the single most important academic skill a child can develop — and yet for many children between the ages of 9 and 12, reading begins to feel like a chore rather than a pleasure. The books they are given do not reflect their world. The discussions they are asked to have feel more like tests than conversations. And slowly, quietly, the love of reading disappears.
The Desha Academy Children's Book Club was built to reverse that.
In our sessions children are not assessed on what they read. They are invited into a conversation about it. They are asked what surprised them, what bothered them, what they would have done differently. They are treated as thinkers — because they are.
The benefits our Book Club members experience include:
✔ Significantly improved reading comprehension and vocabulary
✔ Stronger critical thinking and the ability to analyse story, character, and theme
✔ Greater confidence in sharing and defending their own ideas
✔ Exposure to Caribbean and international children's literature that reflects their world
✔ A genuine, lasting love of reading — built through enjoyment rather than obligation
✔ Connection with other young readers in a safe, warm, and encouraging environment
Programme Details
📍 Location: Carlton Centre, San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago
👧🏽 Ages: 9 to 12 years
👥 Group size: Maximum 10 children per session
📚 Books: Curated monthly from Bold Print Bookshop — age-appropriate, culturally relevant, and carefully chosen for each group
Our Children's Book Club follows the Trinidad and Tobago school term calendar. Sessions are kept small — a maximum of 10 children — so every child is heard, every opinion is valued, and no child disappears into the background.
Subscription Plans Available:
Choose the plan that works best for your family—1 month, 3 months, or 6 months.
One-Month Subscription ($300):
1 Book
1 Book Club Session
Family
t1 Activity Booklet (1 month worth of activities)
Special Gifts
Three-Month Subscription ($500):
3 Books
3 Book Club Sessions (1 session per month)
1 Activity Booklet (3 months’ worth of activities)
Special Gifts
Six-Month Subscription ($900):
6 Books
6 Book Club Sessions (1 session per month)
1 Activity Booklet (6 months’ worth of activities)
The Desha Academy Children's Book Club is part of a wider educational ecosystem serving children and families in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago. Alongside our Personalised Learning Support, Homework Centre, Chill and Create programme, and annual Discover and Grow Vacation Camp — the Book Club reflects our belief that reading is not just an academic skill. It is a doorway.
Books used in the Book Club are available through Bold Print Bookshop — our boutique children's bookshop and resource hub. Parents can purchase their child's current Book Club title and any recommended reading directly from Bold Print Bookshop at boldprintbookshop.com or by WhatsApp at 778-9388.
To find out more about our Children's Book Club or to reserve your child's space, contact us at 778-9388 or visit thedeshaacademy.com.
Start Your Child’s Reading Adventure Today!