book clubs

A step-by-step guide to starting a reading group, covering details such as where and how often to meet, selecting members, choosing a format, and setting fees; addressing the art of discussion; and including over thirty-five suggested reading lists.

Offers information to teachers, librarians, and parents on how to establish a book club in which members explore current children's literature and help children become lifelong readers; covering the topics of the arts, humor, families in transition, social issues, folklore and mythology, sports fiction, magazines, and others.

Presents a program of independent activities that may be used to keep students involved for ninety-to-120 minute periods, allowing teachers time to work with small groups; explaining how to set up, manage, and assess a literacy workshop, and describing thirty literacy centers.