SEL School Literacy Workshop Read-Aloud

Service Description

Author Jennifer Lyle brings her magical middle-grade novel Koa and the Kingdom of Hidden Secrets to life through an engaging read-aloud and confidence-building workshop designed for 4th–7th grade students. With a background in both education and theater, Jennifer leads students through an immersive storytelling experience that combines live performance with social-emotional learning. She is joined by college students with theater experience who help animate the characters and scenes, making the story feel vibrant, relatable, and fun. The session begins with a read-aloud of Chapter 1, followed by interactive activities such as creating a “confidence emoji,” writing personal affirmations, and drawing scenes from the book. These exercises help students build emotional resilience, express themselves creatively, and develop a deeper connection to reading. This workshop is ideal for classrooms, school libraries, and after-school programs looking to support literacy, confidence, and student voice. Students leave feeling inspired, not just to read more, but to believe in themselves. Optional add-ons include book giveaways, take-home activities, and a pie tasting inspired by the story. Looking to bring one of our interactive read aloud workshops to your school or community center? Click the "contact us" button and reach out through phone or email! Let us know your group age, size and proposed date for our visit!