Book Club

Welcome to the Book Club! Our goal is to foster interest in lifelong reading and to promote healthy discussion between young readers in a friendly and open environment. In this club, children will learn how to effectively read books, become good listeners, and develop critical thinking skills, while also engaging in lively and meaningful discussions. We hope students will be able to appreciate each other’s different thoughts, and to communicate their ideas clearly. Lastly, students will learn to write comprehensive book reports that combine all the skills that they have developed. We look forward to seeing you!

For more information, please email: info@liyouthdevelopment.org.

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  • Jason Lu, Founder and President

    Jason Lu is in the Class of 2027 attending Phillips Academy. He enjoys reading books, especially fantasy novels and has written many book reviews for the local library. He also loves writing, and is currently working on a fiction novel of his own. Jason also enjoys mentoring other students. He is an active member in his school’s various councils, and was the Middle School Class President. Jason played the oboe in his school chamber ensemble and was also a member of his school’s Varsity Swimming Team and JV Tennis Team.

  • Elaine Ma, Vice President

    Elaine Ma is in the Class of 2028 at Sayville Middle School. She likes playing the piano, singing, and acting. She loves sculpting and has won 1st place in the AAAGSB art show. She is currently working on her own small business where she creates her own stickers. Elaine has also been in many clubs in her school. She was President of Hope Club where she led several fundraisers, and in student government where she helped contribute to her school’s activities. She was chosen to represent the Sayville Middle School at the Superintendent’s Round Table Meeting and at the Strides Table Meeting. She had a lead role in her school's production of “Frozen Jr.” and has been in the Sayville High School’s musical production of the “Music Man.” Elaine plays piano in her school’s stage band and sings in her school’s Jazz choir.

  • Benjamin Ma, Vice President

    Benjamin Ma is a 9th grader at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School. Some of his hobbies are playing games with his friends, soccer, and editing videos. Ben helps many students in various activities. He is the Officer for his Science Olympiad team, Treasurer for Tri-M, Student Director of the Eighth Grade Orchestra, and, of course, one of the teachers for LIYD. Ben enjoys reading action, fantasy, and realistic fiction. He has published a few books himself.

  • Valentina Trajkovic, Vice President

    Valentina Trajkovic is an 8th grader at Paul J. Gelinas Junior High School. Some hobbies of hers include rock climbing, tennis, and mathematics. She enjoys reading books, especially those of the realistic fiction genre, she is fond of writing and occasionally writes short stories in her spare time. As well as currently making an attempt at writing and publishing a fiction novel. She is also an active member of her school's Science Olympiad, Girls Tennis, and Math Team.