Youth Connection Association

📚 Book Club

Reading together. Growing together. A welcoming space where young readers explore great stories, discuss big ideas, and build confidence through books, creativity, and community.

What We Do in Book Club

We turn pages into pathways — building literacy, empathy, and expression with activities that make reading feel alive.

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Reading Circles

Age-based groups read together, discuss themes, and share perspectives with gentle facilitation.

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Creative Responses

Poems, sketches, mini-essays, and short videos that bring stories to life — no grades, just growth.

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Author Talks & Guest Readers

Occasional visits from local authors, educators, and community leaders that inspire curiosity.

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Diverse Voices

From classics to contemporary youth authors — stories that reflect many cultures and experiences.

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Skill Building

Comprehension, vocabulary, public speaking, and critical thinking — learned the fun way.

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Family & Community

Parent tips, take-home prompts, and community reading challenges that keep momentum going.

Why It Matters

Books are bridges. They grow empathy, expand vocabulary, and spark imagination — the soft power behind school success and future careers.

Improves literacy, focus, and confidence
Encourages respectful dialogue and perspective-taking
Builds community through shared discovery

“A child who reads will be an adult who thinks.”
— Youth Connection Association

Ready to read with us?

Spots open for our next 8-week cycle. Choose your group and get your first book list instantly.

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STILL NOT SURE?

Frequently Asked Questions

We understand the importance of clarity and are here to provide answers to your most common queries.

1. What is Youth Connection Association for Academic Excellence?

We are a non-profit community organization based in Windsor, Ontario, dedicated to empowering youth through academic support, mentorship, mental health programs, creative arts, job readiness, and community engagement.

2. Who can join your programs?

Our programs are open to children, teens, and young adults (ages 8–25). Some programs are age-specific (e.g. tutoring for school-age youth, job readiness for older teens/young adults).

3. Do I need to pay to join?

Most of our programs are free or low-cost, thanks to grants, donations, and community support. Some special events may require a small registration fee, but we never turn away youth because of financial barriers.