Youth-Led · Community-Powered

Helping kids read, lead, and grow.

Bryson's Book Club is a youth-led movement helping kids fall in love with reading while raising awareness about the literacy crisis in America.

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1 in 3 kids read below grade level

📖 Every child deserves to read

About Bryson

One kid. A whole lot of books. A big idea.

Founder

Bryson has loved reading for as long as he can remember. Stacks of books, bedtime chapters, library visits — reading has always been his thing.

"When I found out not all kids get to read like I do, I wanted to do something about it."

So with the help of his family, Bryson started a book club — a place to share his favorite books, encourage other kids, and make reading feel exciting, possible, and cool for every young reader out there.

Watch · Bryson at 8

The video that started it all.

When Bryson was 8, he recorded himself reading The Day the Crayons Quit — and we animated the crayons coming to life right alongside him. It's where this whole journey took off.

"I made this video because I wanted other kids to laugh and love books like I do." — Bryson

Why Reading Matters

The literacy gap is real.
We can close it together.

Reading is the foundation for everything — school success, career opportunities, and lifelong confidence. But millions of kids are falling behind.

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The Numbers Don't Lie

Nearly 2 in 3 American fourth graders are not reading at grade level. This gap widens with age and affects lifetime outcomes.

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Reading = Opportunity

Students who can't read proficiently by 3rd grade are 4x more likely to drop out of high school. Early literacy changes everything.

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Community is the Solution

When kids see other young people who love books, it changes what feels possible. Peer encouragement works.

Bryson's Book of the Month

This month Bryson is reading...

Front Desk by Kelly Yang

Ages 8–12

Front Desk

by Kelly Yang

Mia Tang is determined to make her voice heard — even when the world tells her to stay quiet. A story about family, courage, and the power of words that will inspire young readers everywhere.

Why Bryson chose this book: "It shows that your story matters, no matter where you come from."

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Read & Win · Bryson's Giveaway

Finish a book? Bryson might send you one — for free.

Every month, Bryson randomly picks one young reader who completes a book and sends them a brand-new book — plus one of his signature bookmarks — anywhere in the country. No cost, no catch, just love for reading.

Read a book

Pick any book — Bryson's monthly pick or one of your own.

Tell us about it

Submit a quick form when you finish. That's your entry.

Get a book in the mail

Bryson randomly picks a winner each month and ships a book + signature bookmark to their door.

Submit Your Read

Reading Challenges

Level up your reading!

Pick a challenge, track your progress, and earn recognition from the Bryson's Book Club community.

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Seedling Challenge

Read 5 books in 60 days. Perfect for new readers.

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Genre Explorer

Read one book from 5 different genres this month.

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World Reader

Read books from 3 different cultures or countries.

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Mentor Reader

Read with a younger kid and share what you love.

Start a Challenge

Join the Club

Because every child deserves to read with confidence.

Whether you're a young reader, a parent, or an educator — there's a place for you here.

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Young Readers

Get book picks, join challenges, connect with other readers, and feel proud of every page you turn.

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Parents & Educators

Access reading guides, discussion tools, and resources to support the young readers in your life.

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Partners & Donors

Help us expand Bryson's mission to more schools and communities across America.

How to Help

Get in Touch

Questions? Partnerships? Just want to say hi?

We'd love to hear from you. Email us at hello@brysonsbookclub.com