2026 Collaborative Reading Program

Turn Summer Reading Into a Team Adventure

The Story Builders Club is a ready-to-go collaborative reading kit that plugs into any summer theme and gets kids reading together, not just alone. Watch your Story Forest grow as teams add story trees with every book they read.

Works with CSLP & iREAD themes
K-5 Ready
Kiko the CartographerRemy the ReconstructorAura the Weaver

Meet Kiko, Remy & Aura — your Story Forest guides

Who It's For

If you've ever wished your reading program felt more like a team sport and less like handing out logs and prizes, this is for you.

Public Libraries

Summer Library Programs & year-round reading initiatives

Schools

Summer school, after-school & classroom programs

Community Programs

After-school centers & community reading clubs

Homeschool Co-ops

Family reading challenges & co-op activities

The Concept

What Is The Story Builders Club?

Kids become "Story Builders" working together to grow a Story Forest. Every book they read, every discussion, and every shared activity adds a "story tree" to the forest. Collaboration = growth.

Collaborative Reading Challenges

Team trackers, group activities, and discussion prompts that make reading a shared adventure.

Print-Ready Workbooks & Logs

K-2 and 3-5 versions with no prep besides printing. Activity pages, reading passports, and more.

Characters Kids Remember

Kiko, Remy & Aura guide them through every activity with relatable personalities and growth journeys.

The Story Forest

Explore the Story Forest

Each location in the Story Forest represents a different reading skill and activity type.

Idea Meadow

Brainstorm & choose books

Plot Path

Map beginning, middle, end

Character Clearing

Traits & feelings activities

Connection Creek

Real-world connections

Collaboration Grove

Team reading challenges

Victory Vista

Celebrations & certificates

How It Works

Three simple steps to transform your reading program

1

Purchase & Download

Get instant access to all PDFs, Canva templates, and digital resources. No waiting, no shipping.

2

Customize & Print

Add your logo, pick the pages you need, and print what fits your program. Editable templates included.

3

Launch Your Club

Introduce the characters, explain how teams grow the Story Forest, and watch collaboration bloom.

Meet Your Guides

The Story Forest Guides

Three unique characters who guide students through the Story Forest, each representing different learning approaches.

Kiko the Cartographer
Planning & Research

Kiko the Cartographer

Maps ideas and connections. Helps kids plan, research, and see how concepts link together.

Remy the Reconstructor
Building & Making

Remy the Reconstructor

Builds amazing things from ideas. Teaches kids to experiment, fail forward, and iterate.

Aura the Weaver
Connection & Empathy

Aura the Weaver

Weaves stories that connect people. Builds understanding through empathy and perspective-taking.

Program Kits

Choose Your Kit

Everything you need to run a collaborative reading program. Instant download, unlimited printing within your license.

Family Use
Homeschool & Family Pack
$29one-time

Perfect for homeschool families and co-ops up to 10 kids.

  • Family reading challenges
  • K-5 activity workbook (condensed)
  • Reading passports & logs
  • Coloring pages & certificates
  • Dinner discussion prompts
Classroom
Classroom Mini Pack
$47one-time

Streamlined version for single classrooms up to 35 students.

  • Quick-start guide (10 pages)
  • Team reading tracker poster
  • 4 collaborative activities
  • Reading logs (K-2 & 3-5)
  • 2 posters + certificates
Most Popular
Library License
Full Program Kit
$149per site

Complete kit for libraries & schools. Unlimited kids per site.

  • Program Guide (40+ pages)
  • K-2 Workbook (24 pages)
  • 3-5 Workbook (32 pages)
  • Individual & team reading logs
  • All collaborative challenges
  • Coloring pages & posters
  • Certificates & badges
  • Editable Canva templates

Need multiple sites? District license (up to 5 sites): $397|Contact us for larger districts

Theme Agnostic

Works With Any Summer Theme

The Story Builders Club is designed to complement—not compete with—your existing program theme.

Using CSLP's "Unearth a Story"?

Your teams are "unearthing" story trees to grow the forest. Dinosaur-themed reading challenges fit right in.

Using iREAD's "Plant a Seed, Read"?

You're literally planting story trees! The nature theme aligns perfectly with the Story Forest concept.

Ready to Grow Your Story Forest?

Join libraries and schools across the country in making reading a collaborative adventure.