Every child deserves more than decoding words on a page. Through live, small-group discussion led by Dr. Raquel DeSouza— Ed.D. in Reading & Literacy — your child will discover what it truly means to understand a book.
Free 20-min call · No pressure · Just a conversation
I have spent over 18 years watching children light up the moment they stop just reading words — and start truly understanding ideas. That shift does not happen on a worksheet. It happens in conversation. When a child hears another child say something they had never considered, and suddenly the whole book opens up differently.
That is what our reading clubs are built for. Not to prepare for a test. Not to check a box. But to raise a child who reads with their whole mind — and carries that love of learning into everything they do.
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Read my full story →Worksheets test what a child already knows. Discussion builds what they don't know yet. Here is why small-group live clubs produce results that solo reading and tutoring marketplaces simply cannot.
When children articulate their thinking out loud — and hear another child's perspective — comprehension deepens in ways that silent reading never achieves. This is the research basis behind every session.
Maximum 8 students per group. Dr. DeSouza knows every child's name, reading level, and personality within the first two sessions. No child hides. No child gets lost in the crowd.
The questions Dr. DeSouza asks are not random. They are built on 18 years of research and classroom experience — designed to move children from literal understanding to genuine critical thinking.
Whether your child thrives in a group, needs one-on-one support, or you want tools to use at home — there is a place for your family here.
Live weekly sessions for kids ages 8–14. Small groups, real discussion, genuine comprehension growth.
Membership · or $179/cycle single enrollment
One-on-one sessions for children who need personalized support, targeted skill building, or accelerated progress.
Limited availability · Book in advance
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I do not take that trust lightly. Before you book a call or enroll your child, I want you to know exactly who will be leading your child's sessions — and why I believe in this work so deeply.
Doctoral-level expertise in how children learn to read and comprehend — not just teaching experience, but research-backed methodology.
1st through 5th grade teacher, school librarian, and instructional coordinator. I have seen every kind of reader — and know how to reach each one.
I run a coding club for children at work because great educators cross disciplines. Curiosity is the real curriculum.
Fully fluent. Serving families in the US, Brazil, Canada, and Europe who want expert literacy instruction in both languages.
"Thank you for being a great librarian and always telling me to keep going. You were always so nice and positive! You have encouraged me to read. Thank you!
Thank you for helping me with my reading. I love reading so much.
You have been a great ray of sunshine and positive energy. Our kids are in a better place because of you!
Dr. DeSouza is fully fluent in Portuguese and understands what bilingual and Brazilian families need from an English literacy program. You do not have to explain your world to her — she already understands it.
"Para famílias brasileiras e bilíngues: oferecemos clubes de leitura conduzidos em português, com uma instrutora doutora em literacy. O seu filho merece o melhor — em qualquer idioma."
I hold a doctoral degree in Reading & Literacy, a Master's in Elementary Education, and a B.S. in Biology. I have taught first through fifth grade, served as a school librarian, and led a coding club for children — not because I had to, but because I genuinely love watching young minds discover what they are capable of.
I am bilingual in English and Portuguese, and I serve families around the world who share my belief that education is not a destination — it is a lifelong adventure.
"Live well. Learn lots. Travel the world."
The whole process takes less than a week — and starts with a free, unhurried conversation.
A relaxed 20-minute conversation with Dr. DeSouza. No pressure — just a chance to ask questions and see if it's the right fit.
Pick the book and session time that works for your family. English or Portuguese groups available.
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Your child meets their group, opens the first pages, and the conversation begins. That is when the magic happens.
Book a free 20-minute discovery call with Dr. DeSouza. It is simply a conversation — warm, unhurried, and all about your child.
No commitment · No sales pitch · Just Dr. DeSouza and your family