A small reading group for children, designed to help them develop a lifelong love for reading, and an opportunity to participate in social reading.
What We Do
Little South Tampa Book Club offers small group book clubs for children, designed to help them develop a lifelong love for reading, and an opportunity to participate in social reading. Children will meet weekly to engage in an interactive read-aloud, work on reading comprehension skills, and enjoy fun reading-related activities. This is a great opportunity for your child to become confident participating in small group academic settings, connect with other children while sharing and exploring ideas, perspectives, and connections to books, and make friends!
About Us
Hi! I’m Mary Carlson, Owner of Little South Tampa Book Club. I’m a wife, a mom to two inspiring little girls, a Tampa native, and a former teacher. I started Little South Tampa Book Club in 2022 as a way for me to spend more time doing something I love—reading to children. I quickly realized that not only was this enjoyable for me, but it was an opportunity to nurture a love for reading among children, and foster connections around books. My favorite part about book clubs is engaging in the activities that we do together after we read—whether it’s painting portraits of ourselves as we compare and contrast ourselves to the main character of the book, or enjoying a tasting of foods that come from the setting of our story. My current favorite children’s book is “The Sea, the Storm, and the Mangrove Tangle" by Lynne Cherry.
What We Offer
After School Enrichment
Bring our book clubs to your school! We partner with schools to offer our themed book clubs directly on campus. This is a convenient way for students to enjoy engaging, book-based discussions and activities without leaving school grounds.
Book Clubs
In our one-hour book club sessions, kids read together, dive into thoughtful discussions, and then bring the story to life through a hands-on activity—all designed to make reading exciting and memorable.
Book Club Summer Camp
Our popular summer camps bring books to life through hands-on projects, games, and guided reading adventures in a fun and creative setting.
