Discover Bookers Root Club
About us
Bookers Root is a vibrant children’s reading and activity club based in Abuja, Nigeria, founded in 2024.
Our mission is to nurture a lifelong love for reading among children by providing engaging literary experiences that spark curiosity, creativity, confidence, and critical thinking.
Through interactive read-aloud sessions, storytelling, creative writing, educational excursions, hands-on activities, public speaking opportunities, and literary competitions, we create meaningful learning experiences that inspire children to become lifelong readers.
Since our inception, hundreds of children have participated in our programmes, exploring a growing collection of books by Nigerian, African, and international authors while building friendships and a genuine love for reading.
Bookers Root has successfully organized spelling bee competitions, creative writing challenges, educational tours, author visits, book discussions, community outreach initiatives, and literacy programmes for underserved children.
We are committed to raising confident readers, imaginative thinkers, and expressive young minds one story at a time.
Programs & Sessions
AGE: 4 - 9
TIME: 12 noon - 3 PM
FREQUENCY: Alternate Saturdays (twice a month)
Each 3-hour session is packed with:
- 📖 Storytime: Guided group reading of beautifully written and age-appropriate books.
- ✂️ Creative Crafts: Hands-on activities that link to stories or session themes.
- 🎨 Expressive Play: Games, art, drama, and free expression to bring stories to life.
Our sessions are not just about reading, they are about building community, growing confidence, and making learning joyful.
Founder, Bookers Root 💛
Bookers Root Club started as a dream from my own home.
As a mother, I discovered early on the power of books, play, and creativity in shaping young minds. I created Bookers Root to empower and give a strong foundation to children.
I wanted to create a space where they can read, imagine, create, and grow and that i did.
With every session, I watch our children come alive through stories, crafts, and learning. I see confidence blooming. I see imagination taking flight. That is what drives me.
At Bookers Root, we are not just reading books, we are nurturing curiosity, creativity, and character.
Thank you parents for entrusting me with your child.
Itoro Essien
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Latest Highlights
Educational Tour: Central Bank of Nigeria Currency Museum
Children explored the history of Nigeria’s currency and discovered how money is designed, produced, and preserved.
Educational Tour: Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters
Young readers gained firsthand insight into border security, trade, and the important role of the Nigeria Customs Service.
Sickle Cell Book Launch: Bookers Root children participated in the launch of Sickle Cell Anemia: The Audacity of Hope by Funmilayo Braithwaite, celebrating literacy while raising awareness about sickle cell disease.
Guest Facilitator at Kidcity Summer Camp 2026:
inspiring young readers beyond our club.