✨Founded by 10-Year-Old Entrepreneur Melody✨
Read With Melody
The Reading Club
ONE YOUNG READER. ONE BIG IDEA.
Meet Melody
When Melody was 8 years old, she had an idea.
She loved reading and wondered:
"What if there was a place where kids could discover great books, make friends, and have fun reading together?"
On November 11, 2024, The Reading Club was born.
The following summer, at age 9, Melody turned her idea into reality. She created flyers, invited children to join, secured community space, and launched a free community Reading Club.
PROUDLY SUPPORTED BY
Community Leaders & Partners
We're grateful for the individuals and organizations helping Melody's vision grow.
🎥 Lamar Tyler, founder of Traffic Sales & Profit, is partnering with Melody to produce a promotional video to help share Read With Melody with more families.
💛 Brandy Woods, founder of Childcare Millionaires Association, invested $500 to support Melody's vision and the growth of Read With Melody.
📚 Nubian Books partnered with Read With Melody by providing a discount on Melody's Founding Library purchase.
📖 James L. Walker Jr. launched Melody's Founding Library by investing in the first 100 books that will serve the Summer Reading Club and Virtual Founding Reader Membership.
THE GOAL IS HELPING CHILDREN WANT TO READ.
Why Families Love The Reading Club?
Reading matters.
But getting children excited about reading can be hard.
Many parents feel like they're competing with:
📱 Screens
🎮 Video Games
📺 Endless Entertainment
The problem isn't that children can't read.
The problem is that many children don't enjoy reading.
That's why Melody created The Reading Club.
NOT SCHOOL. NOT TUTORING. A COMMUNITY.
A Child-Led Reading Community
The Reading Club is not a literacy program.
It's a child-led reading community.
Most programs focus on reading skills.
The Reading Club focuses on helping children fall in love with reading.
When children enjoy reading:
- Confidence grows
- Habits develop
- Skills improve
- Books become something children choose instead of avoid
READING BECOMES AN ADVENTURE.
Every Month Inside The Reading Club
Every month brings a new reading adventure children can enjoy together at home and online.
Inside The Reading Club, children enjoy:
📚 Great Books
🎨 Fun Activities
💬 Story Discussions
🤝 New Friendships
🌟 Encouragement
🎉 Celebrations
✨ Creativity & Imagination
Children don't simply receive books.
They become part of a community.
BOOKS BECOME SOMETHING CHILDREN CHOOSE.
Why Parents Love Read With Melody
The Reading Club helps children:
✅ Enjoy reading
✅ Build confidence
✅ Spend less time on screens
✅ Strengthen literacy skills naturally
✅ Use imagination and creativity
✅ Develop healthy habits
✅ Form positive friendships
Parents aren't looking for another program that feels like school.
They want children who genuinely enjoy books.
SHE LEADS FROM EXPERIENCE.
Why Parents Trust Melody
Melody doesn't just talk about reading.
She lives it.
During the 2025–2026 school year, Melody:
🏆 Achieved the highest reading level in her grade
🏆 Earned the highest growth in mathematics
🏆 Maintained A/B Honor Roll
She also participates in:
✨ The Gifted Program
✨ National Beta Club
✨ STEM Robotics & Drone
✨ Girl Scouts
✨ District Spelling Bee
✨ Honors Chorus
✨ Cheer
✨ Drums
At just 10 years old, Melody leads from experience. Her love of books, learning, and leadership inspired her to create The Reading Club, where children can discover the joy of reading, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning.
She isn't simply encouraging children to read. She's inviting them into a community she created herself.
THE PEOPLE WHO KNOW HER BEST
Why Educators Believe in Melody
Ms. Emma Brandy
Principal
“When I think of a vision for how I want students to find their own voice through their passions, I think of Melody.
It has been an honor and a pleasure to engage with her and to lead teachers who have guided Melody in using literacy to bring school and community concerns to the attention of adults, express appreciation for her teachers, and create innovative student groups that help shape future STEM leaders.
Melody is the actual manifestation of what educators describe as an all-around student and a true ambassador, not only for Unidos Dual Language School, but for Clayton County Public Schools.”
Ms. Nancy Lopez
Gifted Teacher
2025–2026 Teacher of the Year
“Melody is an exceptional student whose love for learning shines through in everything she does. She demonstrates outstanding character, natural leadership, and a genuine heart for helping others, inspiring both her classmates and everyone around her.
It has been a joy to watch Melody use her passion for reading and learning to encourage other children. I have no doubt that she will continue making a meaningful impact in her community and around the world through her reading initiative.”
Ms. Kristen Millbrook
Teacher ("Momma Millbrook")
“Having the privilege of teaching Melody in both third and fourth-grade reading has been an absolute joy. Her profound love for books, brilliant mind, and natural gift for storytelling make her a truly remarkable student.
Melody’s imagination knows no bounds. She turns every reading lesson into an adventure, offering unique insights that bring texts to life in ways that continually surprise and inspire me.
Watching her grow as both a reader and a leader over the last two years has been one of the highlights of my teaching career.”
LOCAL OR VIRTUAL, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU.
Two Ways To Join
💻 COMING SOON! VIRTUAL FOUNDING READER MEMBERSHIP
Join for only $29/month
For Families Anywhere
📚 Join the Founding Reader Early Access ListTHE COMMUNITY BEGINS SOON!
Founding Reader Kickoff Party
📅 TBD
Families from around the country will gather virtually to:
👋 Meet Melody
📚 Share books
🤝 Meet fellow readers
🎉 Celebrate the launch
✨ Begin their Reading Club journey
This isn't just a book club.
It's the beginning of a reading community.
EVERY GREAT ADVENTURE BEGINS WITH A SINGLE PAGE.
Built By A Child. Created For Children.
At 8 years old, Melody had an idea.
At 9 years old, she launched it.
Today, at just 10 years old, she’s building a community that helps children fall in love with books.
Every part of Read With Melody has been imagined through the eyes of a child.
The books.
The activities.
The conversations.
The excitement.
Because when children help design reading experiences, children actually want to read.
The story is just beginning.
There are pages yet to be read, adventures waiting to be discovered, and friendships waiting to be made.
We’d love for your family to be part of it.
QUICK ANSWERS FOR PARENTS.
Frequently Asked Questions
What ages is The Reading Club for?
Is the Summer Reading Club really free?
Is the Summer Reading Club virtual?
Is the Founding Reader Membership virtual?
What happens after my child becomes a Founding Reader?
Does my child need to be an advanced reader?
Is Membership required to attend the Summer Reading Club?
When does Membership begin?
How many Founding Reader spots are available?
What makes The Reading Club different?
Questions? We'd love to help.
EVERY BOOK OPENS ANOTHER DOOR.
Every Book Creates Impact
Read With Melody proudly invests 10% of profits to support child literacy initiatives in South Africa through Fields of Grace Global.
Through this commitment, every membership helps another child discover the joy of reading and helps books reach children who need them most.
