Book Club- Advanced Literature for Gifted Readers Ages 8-11

Davidson Scholars

Prepare to be amazed as you watch your differently-wired kiddo make real friends, explore this unique content, grow under the guidance of this expert mentor, and be seen in all their glory!

Why Take This Course?

For highly gifted readers ages 8-11 who burst with ideas and love debating what stories really mean, Book Club for Developing Scholars offers the intellectual acceleration they crave with content that honors where they are developmentally. Centered on books with wit, depth, and philosophical playfulness like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, this course strengthens analytical thinking while fostering the joy of discovering complexity in literature alongside intellectually matched peers.

Each weekly session blends:
📖 Structured Literary Analysis – Explore how authors craft meaning through absurdist humor, philosophical questions, and unconventional storytelling, move beyond plot into "why did the author make that choice?" discussions, and support each other in developing sophisticated interpretations
💭 Creative Intellectual Exploration – Engage through Socratic discussion, creative response activities, and collaborative analysis while building comprehension skills, social connection, and space for genuine debate and intellectual risk-taking

This course provides intellectual depth within a maturity-appropriate framework and is ideal for readers who love finding hidden meanings, analyzing author's craft, and discussing books with peers who share their intensity and curiosity. Through theme-driven novels voted on by students, individualized learning support, and multiple channels of engagement, students will expand their analytical abilities while satisfying their hunger for complexity.

If your reader craves depth and complexity at their intellectual level but isn't ready for content designed for older teens, Book Club for Developing Scholars is their gateway to discovering literature that challenges conventional thinking while honoring their developmental stage.

Perfect for: Children who read ahead, debate story meanings, and seek intellectual challenge with age-appropriate content.

Ages: 8-11

Class size: Maximum- 8 Students

Level: All Levels

Price Per Session: $41.80 weekly

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Meet Your Mentor

Jennifer Hughes

Professor Jennifer Hughes is a retired criminal, international and family court attorney with over 23 years in legal practice. She has taught both in person and online middle and high school for over fifteen years and was the History Department Chair at a non-traditional charter school. She also was an Associate Criminal Justice Professor and has over thirty years of experience competing in Speech and Debate events, including Congress, Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Moot Court and Model UN.

Jennifer created her High School Debate program and coaches Debate students for both the NSDA and TOC circuits. Her students have won competitions such as Harvard, obtained national bids and won State championships. Since 2009, she has taught Advanced Placement Courses such as APUSH and Comparative Government. Professor Hughes, as a parent of both neurotypical and neurodiverse kids, fosters classes that are inclusive and tailored to each individual learner.

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