Description
Genius Academy Book Club
“Explosive Invention. Wild Adventure. One Fierce Girl Genius.”
📅 Dates: Mondays, June 9 – June 30
🕕 Time: 6:45 PM PT (Live on KoalaGo – cameras required)
👧 Ages: 9–13 (Tweens who love mystery, STEM, and action-packed twists)
📖 Series Summary: Elements of Genius by Jess Keating
Meet Nikki Tesla—a girl genius with a serious trust problem and a ferret named Pickles. After blowing a hole in her bedroom wall with a death ray (oops), she’s whisked away to the mysterious Genius Academy, where she joins a covert team of young prodigies solving global threats with brainpower and banter. Think Genius Girls meets Spy School, loaded with explosions, secret gadgets, and STEM-packed thrills.
Why girls love this series:
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✅ A bold, awkward, relatable heroine.
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🧠 Encourages STEM interest with accessible tech ideas.
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🎯 Themes of self-trust, teamwork, and embracing your weird.
What readers are saying:
“A fresh, funny take on girl genius power.”
“My daughter finished all three books in a weekend. She couldn’t stop laughing.”
“STEM + action + girl heroes = instant hit.”
Book Line-Up:
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Nikki Tesla and the Ferret-Proof Death Ray https://amzn.to/4kbqGLe
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Nikki Tesla and the Fellowship of the Bling https://amzn.to/4kCcCdy
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Nikki Tesla and the Traitors of the Lost Spark https://amzn.to/3ZATog3
📚 Available via libraries, bookstores, and Kindle Unlimited. Try a new way to read!
💥 Engaging Themes & Thought-Provoking Discussions
Each session, we explore a key theme or skill:
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Week 1: Genius or menace? – Judging character by actions vs. intentions.
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Week 2: Trust issues – Who deserves it, and how do you rebuild it?
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Week 3: What makes a team work? – Collaboration under pressure.
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Week 4: Genius Face-Off! Debate + Trivia Jeopardy game (Text-based answers only – no guessing!)
Weekly rotating vocabulary games that challenge your tween’s wordplay and wit.
📅 Weekly Book Club Schedule
| Date | Book | Theme Focus | Game |
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| June 9 | Book 1 | Misfit Brilliance | Mystery Word |
| June 16 | Book 2 | Trust & Betrayal | Narrative Noises |
| June 23 | Book 3 | Genius Teams | Call My Bluff |
| June 30 | Face-Off | Jeopardy Style Showdown |
💡 Why Join Miss Kyria’s Tween Book Club?
Because your tween deserves more than just a book—they deserve a voice, a laugh, a spark.
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✅ Guided live sessions by a veteran literacy educator
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✅ No fluff, just thought-provoking conversations and hilarious games
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✅ Builds independence, empathy, and a love for reading
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✅ Interactive Learning: Kids will engage with the text through debates, role-playing games, and creative storytelling
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✅ Social Connection: A great way for young readers to make friends, share ideas, and discuss books in a supportive environment
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✅ Enhanced Reading Skills: Reinforces comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking
This isn’t just reading. It’s personal discovery disguised as fun.
🧠 What’s Included:
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4 live book club sessions with themed games
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1 Debate & Face-Off Game Night with trivia, challenges, and prizes
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Printable crafts each week (no special supplies needed)
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Participation in the Genius Challenge – my original Jeopardy-style mystery game
💡 What You’ll Need:
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A printed craft file each week
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Scissors, crayons/markers, and glue stick
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A copy of the 4 books in the Elements of Genius series
❓ FAQ
What age is this for?
Tweens ages 9–13 who are confident readers and ready for discussion.
Do I need to read the book before the session?
Yes! One book is read independently each week. Your tween must come ready with trivia questions and vocabulary games.
Do I need special software?
Just a device and internet. I use KoalaGo (live classroom) and require cameras on to keep everyone engaged.
🟡 Hosted live via Zoom-style platform
Are books included?
No. Parents should check libraries, bookstores, or Kindle Unlimited (all three books are available there!).
Will this be recorded?
Nope. This is live, in-the-moment connection and conversation.
🟡 Replay not available (live-only sessions)
