BookBreak Launches Reading Engagement Program for High School
We’re thrilled to announce that BookBreak is expanding into High Schools in Fall of 2025 with its virtual author talk program!
Educators know all too well that reading engagement levels decline as students age. Research from the Scholastic Kids & Family Reading Report shows that only 46% of 12–17‑year‑olds say they enjoy reading compared to 70% of 6–8‑year‑olds.
BookBreak’s virtual author talk program for high school students creates meaningful learning experiences that inspire a love of reading and writing. By connecting students with bestselling authors, we help spark curiosity, strengthen literacy skills, and bring classroom texts to life. Our goal is to support students in becoming more engaged readers while boosting their literacy skills.
Benefits of BookBreak’s Virtual Author Talk Program for High School Students
BookBreak’s virtual author talk program for high schools is created to engage students while strengthening literacy skills that propel students academically and beyond. Created by educators, for educators, the program offers thoughtfully designed planning resources that align with classroom curricula and state standards.
Here’s a breakdown of our benefits and features for the BookBreak high school program:
📅Monthly Live Author Talks
- 25-minute interviews with bestselling authors, student Q&A, and recordings available
🎥Would You Read It? Video Series
- 7-minute videos with read-alouds and author insights — great for First Chapter Fridays
📚Classic Connections Series
- Videos that bridge required reading (like Hamlet or Catcher in the Rye) with modern relevance
🏫Curriculum-Integrated Resources
- Lesson plans, activities, and cross-curricular connections in English, history, science, etc.
🧑🏫Teacher-Friendly Logistics
- Advanced scheduling, classroom-level streaming, with Watch Code links for on-demand viewing
How BookBreak’s Program Boosts Literacy for High School Students
As coursework becomes more challenging in high school, many students lose confidence in their abilities, which can negatively affect their academic performance. A review of nearly 150 studies shows that motivation plays a key role in both learning and student well-being.
Keeping teens engaged through fun, relevant learning that builds literacy and critical thinking helps strengthen that motivation and confidence. Research also shows that teens who read frequently report lower anxiety and greater emotional well-being. BookBreak supports these outcomes by encouraging consistent reading with meaningful content and virtual author talk connections.
BookBreak Helps High School Students Grow As Readers
We’re here to support your school in inspiring high school students to grow as readers and writers and reach their full academic potential.
Our goal is to connect students with virtual author talks that complement your curriculum, building excitement and engagement around reading and writing. Through conversations with bestselling authors across diverse genres, BookBreak helps students develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of literacy.
Here’s a sneak peek at the amazing authors we have planned for our virtual author talk program for high school: Matt de La Peña, Stacy Lee, Laurie Halse Anderson, and more!
Stay Tuned…