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Where Young Readers Become Strong Leaders

At Hippocampus Clubhouse, we use the magic of storytelling to ignite a passion for reading and promote emotional growth in children ages 3 to 11. Rooted in cognitive psychology, our approach cultivates vital social-emotional skills such as empathy, self-awareness, and responsible decision-making.

Through our podcast, bookshop, and in-person programs, we equip families and educators with accessible tools to spark meaningful conversations and foster a growth mindset. By amplifying children’s voices, we create an inclusive environment where imagination and emotional development flourish.

Our mission is clear—empower young readers to become strong leaders and change the world, one story at a time.

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    Our Storytime Podcast

    A storytime in English & Spanish, focused on increasing mindfulness and a growth mindset for ages 3-9

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    SELiteracy Programs

    Multi-sensory literary adventures to spark creativity, boost emotional intelligence, and explore growth mindsets in grades K-8

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    One Stop Book Shop

    An ever-expanding collection of books, games and resources, all expertly researched & mindfully curated to elevate conversations in your home or classroom

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  • We loved having Erin come to our classroom to read and do an activity! My students were engaged the whole time and she made sure everyone felt included in the conversation and activity. Thank you so much for all the wonderful books for our students! I love seeing their excitement when they find a book that they are able to relate to!

    - Mrs. Bond, 4th Grade Teacher

  • Erin is amazing! She came to our campus and read books with our students during literacy week at our school! Our students really enjoyed spending time with her and engaging in hands-on reading activities! All the books shared were inclusive and diverse. We appreciate you!

    - Mrs. Matsubara, Instructional Coach

  • I love listening to the Hippocampus Clubhouse podcast. My favorite thing besides the stories is when I get to hear the kids like me talking as a guest on Storytime Voices. And I also like how Erin reads the stories and that she says to 'get comfy cozy' before the stories start. It's really fun!

    - Lily, Age 8 (Adventurer)

  • Erin tells the stories really happily, and the voices are funny. I like the stories in Spanish, too, because I like to hear both because I speak both at home. Erin came to my class and read us a book about builders with cardboard. We learned why cardboard is so strong and that its type of paper is corrugated. It’s got three pieces of paper, not just one piece, and they are helping each other to be strong. It’s why we need to help each other and work together as a team, so we can all be stronger together.

    - Oliver, Age 6 (Explorer)

  • My class had so much fun with Erin. The book and activity she shared with the class really sparked their thinking and had them making connections to their own lives. Thank you for being a great guest reader and preparing a great activity to go along with the story!

    - Mrs Palma, 4th Grade Teacher

  • Erin came and read to my class and planned an activity to go with it. She had my whole group of students engaged in the conversation and story. Erin’s enthusiasm, joy, and love for literacy is contagious. My students and I loved her visit! Thank you, Erin!

    - Mrs. Kim, 3rd Grade Teacher

  • I was blown away when we had Hippocampus Clubhouse come to our class for a story & booktivity. I expected a basic read-aloud for the students while I focused on grading papers. Instead, we received a storytime that had me mesmerized right along with my students! Erin's ability to make the story come to life and connect with the students while encouraging them to engage with each other was magical.

    - Ms. Paris, 3rd GradeDescription goes here

  • Erin was a pleasure to have in our class! The students loved having her as the guest reader, and enjoyed the activity. Erin also asked insightful questions while reading the book that kept the students engaged and thinking deeper and creatively about the topic. Thank you for coming out and having a great discussion with the students!

    - Mrs Kwon, 2nd Grade Teacher

  • You can tell Erin really loves being with the children. They loved the activity, and I was impressed that they all worked together as a team. We still have the murals they created and I can't wait to have Erin back again soon. I highly recommend Hippocampus Clubhouse and Erin's Storytime & Booktivity Experience!

    - Ms Henry, Principal, Isana Academy

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