ティーンズファンタジーブッククラブ：メキシコシティでのバイリンガルアドベンチャー（パーシー・ジャクソンのように）

What if your favorite fantasy book club felt like a Netflix series—set in Mexico City, with elemental powers, ancient secrets, and a love triangle you definitely want to debate?

Welcome to PULSE: Before the Storm—an immersive, author-led book club experience for teens who crave story, culture, and creativity. 

This original YA urban fantasy is set in modern-day Mexico City, told in English with just enough Spanish to feel real—and to spark your curiosity.

📚 Written and led by a bilingual author who lives in CDMX, this 8-week club goes far beyond your average classroom. 

Each week we meet to read, react, and deep-dive into new chapters of the story—exploring themes like friendship, power, identity, betrayal, and the bilingual clues hidden in every scene.

Expect to laugh, theorize, create, and connect. This isn’t just a book club. It’s a bilingual fandom, a creative writing space, and a cultural adventure rolled into one.

⚡ What Makes This Book Club Special

– You’re reading with the author.
 Yep. The author of PULSE: Before the Storm is your guide. Ask questions, explore character backstories, and even influence future storylines.

– Bilingual world-building (but chill).
 The book is in English, with Spanish expressions and cultural moments naturally woven in. You’ll learn in context—no memorization, no pressure.

– Set in Mexico City.
 From street tacos to ancient pyramids, this fantasy world is rooted in the real culture, food, and energy of CDMX—because your teacher actually lives there.

– For fans of real fandoms.
 If you love Percy Jackson, Keeper of the Lost Cities, or Wings of Fire, you’ll feel right at home here.

– Creative writing encouraged.
 Each week includes fun writing prompts to extend scenes, rewrite perspectives, or build your own side characters.

📆 8-Week Session Breakdown 

We met twice a week for 8 weeks in this book club.
Students read the chapter BEFORE class.
On day 1, we dig into character discussions, cultural exploration of the (real) locations in Mexico City, and themes.
Day 2 is for reviewing student work, fanfiction, art, or other chapter-related themes.


🎯 Who This Class Is For
– Teens ages 13–18
– Fans of YA fantasy, Percy Jackson, Stranger Things, or The Summer I Turned Pretty
– Creative readers who love discussing, writing, or shipping characters
– Curious learners who want a fun, no-pressure way to explore Mexico and culture 
– Anyone who’s ready to join a story that feels real

✅ What’s Included
– Weekly story chapters (PDF)
– Vocabulary glossaries (Spanish terms in context)
– Optional creative writing + art prompts
– Author Q&As and bonus behind-the-scenes insights
– Optional interactive Spanish workbook (printable)
– Videos of real-world book locations in workbook



❓ Parent FAQ
Q: Is this a Spanish class?
 No. It’s a bilingual book club led by a Spanish-speaking author. Spanish appears in context, but the focus is on reading, discussion, and creative engagement. Teens can choose to learn and practice with the Spanish outside of class, with provided optional materials, if they want to. 

Q: Does my teen need to speak Spanish?
 Nope! Some Spanish appears in dialogue and cultural details, but it's always explained, supported, and never overwhelming.

Q: Is this safe and age-appropriate?
 Yes! The story is PG-rated YA—there’s some emotional tension, hints of romance, and supernatural elements, but always classroom-safe and written with teens in mind.

If you want a complete parent guide to the story, can the QR code in the class trailer video, or message us directly. 

Q: Do I need to buy the book for my teen to join this class?
Nope! The teacher will provide the necessary chapter of PULSE: BEFORE THE STORM (workbook version) in a printable PDF format each week. 

If you want the extended version of the story, this will be available online eventually (still in the works). This is NOT a requirement for this course.

Q: Will my teen write or speak Spanish?
 Only if they want to! Writing and speaking opportunities are available, but the vibe is relaxed and optional.

Q: What if we miss a class?
 No problem—PDF recaps, vocab lists, and creative prompts will be posted weekly. Your learner can also watch the class recording if they miss. 

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🚨 Parents:  
Please see the PARENTAL GUIDANCE section for details about refund policy, camera use, behavior expectations, and more.


📩 Want more info? Message Chatterbox Academy to receive A Parent's Guide to Pulse: Before the Storm, a PDF that outlines the story’s themes, character relationships, and answers common questions.

OR

📱🔎SCAN THE QR CODE in the class trailer video, above, to automatically download the first sample chapter of  Pulse: Behind the Storm, with the Parent Guide included.

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🌀 Final Invitation

If you love Percy Jackson, you’ll fall in love with PULSE: Before the Storm—a teen fantasy adventure set in Mexico City… only this time, you’re in the story.

Ready to join the fandom? Let’s go.