Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent childrens books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books. Arnold this unputdownable ya novel turns the trope of the damsel in distress on its head in a. Sep, 2017 if i had to give any advice on starting a teen book club it would be to simply start one. Tweens and teens are busier than ever, and libraries are having to go the extra mile to attract families to library programming. Self care and ideas to help you live a healthier, happier life. This summer i decided to shake things up by having a book 2 movie club once a month in the afternoon. Looking for a book to jumpstart discussion with your tweens and teens. Jan 12, 2012 if you can get your hands on a game called the book club in a box try ebay, play the game. Book clubs for children are a great way to get children reading new books. Lemoncellos library by chris grabenstein, the crossover by kwame alexander. It gives a new perspective on teenage abusive relationships and the cycle of. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. And, just like she posted on different corresponding activities she does with her books. Jan 31, 20 these books are great choices for middle grade book discussions.
If youre interested in forming a mighty girl book club or would like to learn more about them, this is the place for. Find a funny team name, a softball team name, a volleyball team name, bowling team name. Use an idea from this list of amazing icebreakers amy commers uses with the kids at her church. This name immediately lets us understand that there is a strong social element to this club. Here are six fantastic ya titles that are sure to get your teens reading and discussing, along with some helpful tips for organizing and running your book club. Check out these tactful ways for bookclub leaders to identify the source of interruptions and harness them for good. As joseph addison said, reading is to the mind what exercise is to the brain. The perks of being a wallflower involves teenage characters with typically average teenage problems. A mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. In june, our librarys longstanding monthly tween book group passed.
Generally, tables are set up as though at a restaurant, each place setting including one book rather than a plate. April was my first time leading it and the book selection was wonder by r. A book club can be a great way for your staff to push themselves to continue to learn. If you are starting a book club with your friends, then you need to find the perfect name for your club. Jan 16, 2019 book clubs are always an excellent tween and even teen program, but it is often difficult to get one started. Explore options for setting up and running a book club. Here are some ideas on how to start a book club for teens.
Kick off your family book club with kidfriendly classics and fun, contemporary reads. Update a character or two from a book set in the past. Kids book club book club books book clubs books for tween girls books for tweens mighty girl books mother daughter book club reading lists book lists a mighty girl book clubs provide girls with tremendous educational, social, and selfesteemboosting benefits and parentchild book clubs also provide great bonding opportunities. Ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. Many of the ideas for book clubs are from this game. The book asks big questions about how women define their place in the world, without forcing solutions on the reader, which is perfect to kick off a book club discussion. Mar 10, 2015 for a traditional style book club where everyone reads the same thing start by picking a book that a lot of teens in your community have already read like the hunger games, monster, or if i stay. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library.
The tween book club meets once a month to discuss a book graphic novel they read the month before. Let someone special choose their next reads, on you. Ive compiled all the book club ideas for tweens that youll need to get started with a tween book club of your own. Youll soon be surrounded by people that want to be there for the right reasons. Welcome to brightlys book club for kids, where we encourage young readers to discover great books, share new stories, explore important topics, and have some bookish fun. Members read the back cover or front flap, and the first chapter, to see if its something they may be interested in, then alternate books. Looking for the best subscription boxes for teens and tweens. At your first book club meeting, or whenever new people join your reading group, its good to spend a bit of time getting to know each other. The book is terrific, and the website has a newsletter with book ideas, giveaways, and suggestions for authors in your area who may be willing to come visit your book club. One of which is competing against school activities and precious time with family. For those wanting to start up their own book club, here is a catalog of book club. Storm runners by roland smith so tomorrow book scramble. Which is why reading comingofage books becomes very relevant at this age.
Another idea is to choose a theme like action and adventure and have each tween choose a book from that genre. Homeschool book club books for tweens the organized. These creative boredom busters are sure to appeal to your favorite tweens and teens, and with over 40 project ideas, theres enough here to keep them crafting all summer long. So for our first activity i printed off a bunch of funny pictures the ones i chose were all tween appropriate, and had the kids discuss what was really happening. Jun 25, 2014 and for many reluctant readers, turning a book into a craft or activity with their friends is just the thing they need to get them over the hump. Often, people choose book club names based on the types of books that they read. Are you a librarian or teacher thats starting your own teen book club. What other simple coop ideas do you have for tweens. Start by brainstorming what words could fit into your business name. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide.
Lemoncellos library by chris grabenstein, the crossover by kwame alexander, gh. Here are the best subscription boxes for teens girls and teen girls that we believe you just try this month. And, just like she posted on different corresponding activities she does with her books, i thought id share what ive done with mine. Heres a little background on how the book club works. Most book groups have a rotating selection of books. Games to break the ice at book discussion groups and other. Book clubs may have a specific theme or include miniature games during their meetups. More teens will be able to participate and once you build a relationship with the group you can pick lesser known books together. We looked into some different ways to revive, or start an entirely new club, and have compiled a list of ideas. I like your ideas above, would you have any other tips and a way to. Rules to make your book club run smoothly thoughtco.
When youre starting a book club it helps to set some ground rules to help ensure that all of your attendees feel welcome and want to return. Skype book club by greenbeanteenqueen call the author via skype and let the kids ask him or her questions. Ive written once about the tween book club i run at my library, but i really should take more time to share the books and activities we do each. In my name ideas, i used words like fantasy, majestic, magic and lovers. Then look no further this list is full of great titles to talk about. Our tween book club subscriptions offer beginner, easytoread books, 3rd grade level chapter books, and more complex novels that will challenge your tween. Get creative and dont let any ideas get lost in the process. Book clubs are a great way to not only get the most out of a book, but to also have fun along the way. Weve covered their favorite fandoms as well as general interests like books. Check here for the best clean fantasy and adventure books for teens and tweens.
My first reading club is guided by a passion for literacy and a determination to share a love of reading with kids of all ages. In fact, by putting the word social first they give the impression that this social aspect is possibly even more important than the books. Book clubs are a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at your school. Its my prayer that your efforts to start up or participate in a book club for your tween s will be blessed and fruitful. They get tired of hearing your voice all day, anyway, whether youre a teacher or librarian like me. Place the characters in todays cultureand invent a new life.
Mar 14, 2020 each monthly book box sends 2 ageappropriate board books, hardcover story books or chapter books, plus 1 activity book with puzzles, mazes and craft ideas for handson learning fun. Book club ideas for middle school we should ask our readers to do this. If i had to give any advice on starting a teen book club it would be to simply start one. The 15 best monthly book clubs for kids in 2020 cratejoy. Check out what several of us at the hub have to say about ours. Were making it easy this year by rounding up the best book club books 2019 has to offer. Dec 11, 2015 book clubs are one of the intersections between collection development and programming. Apr 22, 2015 i recently landed a new permanent full time.
Book clubs are always an excellent tween and even teen program, but it is. It can be hard to choose books that are appropriate for the tween years though. I hope this has provided some helpful ideas on starting a teen book. Should you ignore your 400page limit for the sake of discussing the goldfinch. Kidsbookclubbook is the companion site to the book the kids book club book. When i was a kid, my dads regular response to our cries of boredom was always.
Weve all had those moments when we struggle to keep our groups focused or get them to open up. And, just like she posted on different corresponding activities. Gift a monthly book membership book of the month gift cards. This list covers our favorite subscriptions for teen girls and teen boys.
You can see that while these words can be related to a book club, they also suggest that you can expect an incredible, satisfying experience from joining this club. We know because our own tween book club has read and loved them. I raved about laura martins first book, the edge of extinction, and shes done it. How to start a book club for teens welcome to the family.
Aug 24, 2014 i have been running a very fun and popular tween book club since march. Or something you could use for a kidfriendly book club choice. Ive got a couple fallback formulas you can use plus i keep a running list of great book club names from our bookmovement member clubs. May, 20 at my new job, one of the programs im doing is a book club for tweens grades 46. These texts offer book clubs with an excellent opportunity to explore many big questions related to topics ranging from self image to ethics that may otherwise be challenging to discuss with tweens.
But it can be overwhelming to find great book club ideas. For books you read with boozy companions, for feminist book clubs, your local library book club, here are some ideas for fun book club. Just like lindsey from jbrary, i help run the tween book club here at the library with a coworker. Tween book club activity ideas just like lindsey from jbrary, i help run the tween book club here at the library with a coworker. Tween the 50 best books for 11 and 12yearolds by melissa taylor. Arnold a dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from national book award finalist elana k. May 16, 2018 ive compiled all the book club ideas for tweens that youll need to get started with a tween book club of your own. At my library we do have special book club sets for each of these titles so that each tween gets a copy to take home and read. From inspiring true stories to awardwinning classics, these mustread books. Arnold a dark, twisted, unforgettable fairy tale from national book. For a traditional style book club where everyone reads the same thing start by picking a book that a lot of teens in your community have already read like the hunger games. Whatever your book clubs reading preferences historical fiction, heartfelt family sagas, thoughtprovoking teen novels, and more this list has a book. Read on for how to create an activitybased book club or jump to five winning books for a kids book club.
Here are some tips for starting one that will hopefully make the process a little easier. I found that the recipe to making a tween book club successful is to do these. The stonekeeper book one by kazu kibuishi as i was reading this book i kept thinking about the theme, things arent always what they seem. At classy, several of our departments participate in quarterly book clubs. Should you opt for the true story of a valiant trek across the pacific northwest, or the underrated, lesserknown classic. There are an infinite number of ways to organize a book club in a school or public library, and its interesting to see the various ways that they operate. Choose between a 3, 6, and 12month membership gift card and earn the title of best gift giver, ever. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library book riot. The kids seemed to like it well enough but no one raved about it.
Incorporating information literacy into youth book clubs by alsc blog. But i did promise to write more about the resources i used to plan my tween book clubs. My coworker angela had the brilliant idea to transform the game. Lets take for example a real book club named the social book club.
Even with a great book its not always easy to get the ball rolling, especially if. Find ideas for discussions and activities your book club will enjoy. Having established rules can be especially important if you are starting a book club thats open to the general public. The complete guide to creating motherdaughter book clubs. Nothing is more exciting than a surprise in the mail. However, a number of cities, schools, churches, organizations, and conferences have used the one book, one city model as a starting point for book. Do you think a book club coop would work for your tween s. See more ideas about books, book club books and books for tweens. How to run a teen book club hermiones secret library.
Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. For books you read with boozy companions, for feminist book clubs, your local library book club, here are some ideas for fun book club names. Oct 22, 2018 list of 125 clever book club names oct 22, 2018 aug 16, 20 by brandon gaille book clubs exist all across the nation and range in size from a handful to several dozens. Have you or your children ever participated in a book club before. Nov 11, 2017 shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. Any librarian worth their weight in due date slips will tell you that food is the pied. Book recommendations, tips and tricks for good discussions, and more. Jun 08, 2018 book tastings are not to be confused with book clubs with food. If youre interested in forming a mighty girl book club. She hits the clubs, wears designer knockoffs and has big hair. Selecting a book club book can seem as harrowing as the plot of a pageturner. I put together a list of perfect homeschool book club books.
This can be as simple as going around the group taking it in turns to introduce yourself and saying what you like to read and what youre looking forward to about the book club if youre new or what you like about the club. Regardless of the purpose for reading a book, sharing it with others is a great way to see new perspectives and to get ideas from the author that you may have otherwise missed. Book and activity ideas for a library tween book club. Some of the rules may seem like common sense but making sure everyone is on the same page helps avoid unnecessary conflict. Offering subscriptions for 5 distinct age ranges, from newborns to tweens, each subscription sends 34 ageappropriate board books, hardcover picture books or chapter books. The lollipop book club offers creative gifts for all ages, especially those who are transitioning into reading more challenging chapter books. Eleven and twelve is a time of big change for kids, both emotionally and physically. Tween brightlys book club for kids by the brightly editors. Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store. Need ideas for an awesome, clever, creative or cool book club names.