Raising Deep Readers and Independent Thinkers Through Books
Live 1-on-1 online sessions with a college mentor who feels like a cool elder sibling — not a teacher. They explore stories, argue about characters, and think out loud. And soon, write their own.
The Joy of Reading, Live
See how we bring characters to life and make every story a shared adventure.
Not a Tutor.A Role Model.
We recruit the top 1% of college students—Debaters, Student Council Leaders, and Toppers. They aren't here to correct grammar. They are here to pass the torch.
Mansa
IGDTU
Soham
VNIT, Nagpur
Aditi
VNIT, Nagpur
"Reading enough?" isn't the real question.
Can your child disagree with someone without shouting?
Can they sit with a hard idea for more than a minute?
Can they explain what they think — and why they think it?
Can they imagine what it's like to be someone else?
These aren't reading skills. They're life skills. And school, for all its strengths, rarely has time to build them. There's a syllabus to finish.
We built Bookstaken in the gap that leaves behind.
What your child actually gain
Your child came for the story. Here's what they leave with.
A Different Way to Grow Through Books
1. Personal Mentor
Each child is paired with a college-going mentor who feels like a thoughtful elder sibling — someone who makes books come alive through conversation, curiosity, and connection.
2. Explore Stories & Genres Deeply
Through story glimpses, cliffhangers, and engaging discussions, children explore fantasy, mystery, mythology, real-world fiction, biographies, and more — beyond their usual comfort zone.
3. Create Their Own Story
After exploring enough worlds and ideas, children unlock a meaningful milestone — creating a short book of their own.
4. A Space to Keep Growing
Bookstaken Circle becomes a calm, inspiring environment where children keep reading, thinking, and evolving — turning reading into a lifelong habit, not a short phase.
Who This Is For
For Children Who Don't Read Yet: We gently build curiosity through engaging conversations and exciting glimpses into stories — helping them see reading as enjoyable rather than forced.
For Children Who Already Love Reading: We expand their horizons across genres, deepen their thinking, and help them express ideas more confidently.
For Global Families: Designed for thoughtful parents who value intellectual growth and meaningful engagement.
What Parents Are Saying
The silence in our house is gone
Aditi
Mother of 4th Grade child
"I've always looked for an avenue like this, wherein my children can learn from enthusiastic young students who love a subject and can instill that love in the kids ❤️❤️"
Himani
Mother of 2nd Grade child
"Thankyou so much for this report It is so thorough and well drafted Smahi is enjoying her reading session too"
Kavita
Mother of 3rd Grade child
"Thanks for such wonderful sessions and hope kids continue it 🤞 specially Oorjit....he get bore very quickly...so I always afraid to admit him for any classes 😄"
Never ask "How was class?" again.
You ask about their day, and you get a one-word answer: 'Fine.' We change that by giving you a front-row seat to their cognitive and creative growth after every single session.
Warm, personalized feedback celebrating their unique 'aha!' moments.
Watch their confidence, grammar, and critical thinking compound with concrete, weekly scores.
Always know what world they just explored—and what adventure is coming next.