An Online Reading Tutor Your Child Will Look Forward To
Live 1:1 sessions for kids 6–14, with a trained college mentor.
Character interview
A thoughtful idea
What is Bookstaken?
One child. One mentor. One book at a time.
Is a reading tutor right for your child?
Sound like your child? Here's what changes.
Can read, but avoids books
A book picked for what they already love.
Reads the words but misses the meaning
They talk it through, so the meaning sticks.
Starts books and doesn't finish them
One book, all the way through, in 4–6 sessions.
Loves reading and wants someone to talk books with
A mentor to talk every chapter through with.
Look elsewhere if your child…
- is still learning letter sounds (phonics)
- needs specialist dyslexia support
- needs exam or grammar prep
What happens in every session
60 minutes, 1:1, on Google Meet.
- Stop 1Ice-breakingA riddle or a quick chat to settle in.
- Stop 2Book discussionIllustrated slides on what they read, talked through together.
- Stop 3ReviewTheir verdict on the book so far.
- Stop 4WritingTheir own story, chapter by chapter.
- Stop 5ClosureA recap to end on, and your report on WhatsApp.
Who the tutors are
Our tutors, called Bookbuddies, are college students from DU, the IITs, NITs, SRCC and more. They aren't certified teachers. They're close enough in age to feel like an older sibling, and that's what gets a quiet reader talking.
- 1 in 100 make it
- ID verified
Mansa
IGDTU
Soham
VNIT, Nagpur
Aditi
VNIT, Nagpur
Devyani
VNIT, Nagpur
Divya
Bharathiar University, Tamil Nadu
Thujitha
VNIT, Nagpur
Sanvi
St. Xavier's, Mumbai
Kids say "Fine." Our reports say the rest.
After every session you get a report: what they read, what they talked about, and how they're growing.
Aarav's session report
Week 8 · The Jungle Book
Speaking time
A note from Riya
Aarav came in bursting with questions about Mowgli leaving the jungle. He argued Bagheera was the real hero, and backed it up with two moments from the book. He's reading with his head and his heart now.
Session snapshot
Session timeline
0–15 min
Jungle riddles
15–45 min
Who's the real hero?
45–60 min
A new last page
A few warm lines on their best moments.
Every chapter they write, collected in one place.
See how it works before you decide anything.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does an online reading tutor cost?
Q: Are the tutors certified teachers?
Q: Can a reading tutor help with reading comprehension?
Q: Do you teach phonics or help with dyslexia?
Q: How often should my child see their tutor?
See all 7 questions
Q: What if my child doesn't get on with their tutor?
Q: Do you tutor children outside India?
The first session's on us.
60 minutes, 1:1, with a tutor matched to your child.
