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Unlocking boys’ loveof reading, one bookat a time.
Book Bros inspires boys to discover a love of reading by connecting them with books they actually want to read and a community to read them with. Through teen-led clubs, events, and resources, we make reading more social, accessible, and fun.
The Book Bros shelves
What should I
read next?
Early Readers
Arranged approximately from easier to more challenging, left to right, based on language, length, and story complexity. Difficulty varies within series.
Every reader is different. We do our best to recommend books boys may enjoy, but we cannot promise that every title is right for every child. You know your reader best, so please review any book before choosing it. Content notes are brief and may not cover every concern.
Middle school book club
Book Bros
Together
A peer-led book club where high school mentors and middle school readers meet around one shared story. No lectures. No reading logs. Just good books and real conversation.
- One shared book each season
- Every-other-week after-school meetings
- Every reader keeps the book
“A book club that doesn’t feel like another class.”
For clubs already reading together
Bring Book Bros
to your book club.
Already have a book club, like a mother-son group? Invite our teen readers to facilitate a meeting. We’ll lead the conversation and plan activities around your book to make the gathering more fun for the kids.
Free, ready-to-use materials
Seven meetings.
One great season.
An easy-to-use meeting guide. Handouts, activities, and agendas included.
01Open the BookMaterials in development
02Exploring GenresMaterials in development
03Heroes: From Rome to RealityMaterials in development
04Enter the VillainMaterials in development
05Read the GameMaterials in development
06Mirrors and WindowsMaterials in development
07Books Out, Party OnMaterials in development
Built by students, for students
Start a club
in your high school.
A quick yet complete club model for passionate high schoolers.
Discuss
From the most powerful villain to the impact of social media on reading, engage in active conversation and debate.
Have fun!
That is why we read, right?
High school club starter kit
Curriculum coming Fall 2026↗Books out in the world
Book Bros
Everywhere
Pop-ups at community events, farmers markets, and fairs; all staffed by teen readers and filled with fun.
Recent pop-upOakland · September 2026
Sep19
In case you missed us at Fairyland
Children’s Book FestivalWe made bookmarks, talked books with families, and shared recommendations with young readers. Thanks to everyone who stopped by!
About the festival ↗Stay connected
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Open the door
Want to build something
with Book Bros?
Invite us to an event, bring Book Bros Together to your school, or tell us about another way we could work together.
contact@guysread.org