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📍 Qubaa School - Mombasa, Kenya  •  Every Saturday

A child who
reads today
leads tomorrow.

Book Buzz Junior is Mombasa's premier weekly literacy club for children aged 7–12. Storytelling, chess, debates, art. All in one epic Saturday adventure.

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Chess &
Strategy
Think 3 steps ahead
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Read to Lead
Curated stories & critical discussion every week
Ages 7–12  •  KES 1,500/session
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Creative
Writing & Art
Rewrite famous stories
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Read
to
Lead
2 hrsEvery Saturday
7–12Age Group
3+Activities per Session
100%Materials Included
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Founded by
Ammar A. Tayabali
Author & Educator

More than a
reading club.

Book Buzz Junior is a high-status literacy movement in Mombasa designed to cultivate critical thinkers, confident speakers, and creative leaders — all through the power of books and play.

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Public Speaking & Debates

Mini-debates build rhetorical skills and the confidence to express ideas clearly.

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Strategic Logic

Chess and Scrabble train patience, vocabulary, and forward thinking.

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Creative Mastery

Story rewrites, drawing challenges, and DIY crafts spark imagination.

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Inclusive Community

Open to children from all schools across Mombasa, building lifelong friendships.

The Experience

Every session is a
2-hour adventure.

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30 Minutes
Narrative Immersion

High-level story reading and critical discussion. We analyze complex narrative arcs and what drives characters to make their choices.

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30 Minutes
Social Networking Break

Premium snacks and drinks included in the session fee. Children connect, bond, and practice social grace in a structured environment.

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60 Minutes
Cognitive Mastery

Hands-on themed activities — Chess tournaments, creative writing workshops, mini-debates — all inspired by the day's story.

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Monthly
Story Rewrite Sessions

Children rewrite the endings of famous stories. This builds creative agency and teaches them they can shape their own narratives.

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Every 2 Months
Outdoor Adventure Day

Treasure hunts, picnic story circles, and library visits keep the program fresh and connect learning to the real world.

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Occasional
Animation Hour

Educational documentaries screened to spark scientific and historical curiosity, turning every session into a new discovery.

Saturdays are for
big ideas.

Every week we meet for a structured, high-energy two-hour session at our partner venue in Mombasa. Safe, supervised, and unforgettable.

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Every Saturday — rain or shine
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM — two hours of pure focus
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Qubaa School — Majengo, Lumumba Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
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Ages 7–12 — boys and girls welcome
Saturday
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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4:00 PM — Narrative Immersion
Story reading + guided critical discussion
30 mins
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4:30 PM — Social Break
Snacks, drinks, peer networking
30 mins
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5:00 PM — Cognitive Mastery
Chess, debates, creative writing, art
60 mins
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6:00 PM — Wrap-Up & Pick-Up
Secure check-out by parent/guardian
Safe exit
Fees

Simple, all-inclusive pricing.

Every session fee covers books, materials, snacks, and professional instruction. No hidden charges, ever.

What Parents Say

Kids love it.
Parents trust it.

"

My daughter used to hate reading. After just three sessions she's asking to visit the library on her own. Book Buzz changed everything.

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Fatuma A.
Parent, Mombasa
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The debates are incredible. My son came home and explained both sides of an argument to me better than most adults could. I was floored.

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Hassan M.
Parent, Mombasa
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It's the highlight of our Saturday. My kids finish the session buzzing with energy and ideas. The chess alone is worth every shilling.

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Amina K.
Parent, Mombasa
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