Lit Club, Nueva's homegrown literature discussion program, has been a part of our school for almost thirty years! The curriculum offers students in grades 2-8 opportunities to read and discuss stories in small groups, led by trained adults. An outgrowth of our constructivist approach to learning, students explore literature with the spirit of inquiry, to think about an author's purpose, to appreciate the richness and complexity of stories, and to discover how productive a group’s creative and critical thinking can be.

Without a large number of parent volunteers, Lit Club would not be able to offer this small group experience to our students. If you would like to participate, your training begins with a workshop called Grand Conversations that helps develop, refine, and practice skills needed to conduct literary discussions with children. During the school year, brief sessions continue to develop your skills, and provide you with feedback and information about the curriculum, reading, and children's literature.