Then, the teachers would use classroom time to play the audio book selected for the class. Later, we would discuss the book in our session with a set of prepared questions. My challenge was to find the appropriate book to stimulate this age group with books that were not too childlike, but had simple plots, characters and stories that appeal to the teens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beginner Readers Book Club<\/u>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This weekly book club targets kids in first to third grades. Since it is a weekly program, kids read an easy reader book during the first twenty minutes of the program and then write a book report<\/strong>. This program seeks to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a popular program for caregivers because it goes beyond reading and connects with school competencies. However, to make it appealing for kids, I select a number of easy reader books – fiction and non-fiction – and lay them down on the table where kids can choose what they want to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Caregivers are invited to bring book reports forms from their schools so children can submit these reports to their teachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids Book Club for Ages 8-12<\/u>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is a monthly book club that follows a regular book club setting. The first two years this club thrived, with more than fifteen members participating in each session. This year, I noticed kids were disenchanted so I tried a couple of different approaches. The last method included a book talk<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n Twenty-two books from 2017 were laid down on the table. Their cover contained a white paper signaling one subject connected to the story. Kids were invited to browse these books and choose the one they wanted to read. This time, kids were not going to answer questions about the book. Instead, they will try to convince us to read or not to read that title through a book talk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Kids reacted with fascination with this layout because it not only empowered them with decision making, but also astounded them that they would not be reading the same book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This approach also builds interest in your new titles and improves your circulation numbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Our next meeting is in November, if you are interested, I can tell you how it goes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some peers go to schools to deliver a book club, some book clubs can be online. Regardless of your design, we want to keep the enthusiasm high. Therefore, if your approach needs assistance, try something unique. After all, we are in the book business and what better way to connect with your clients than through a book club.<\/p>\n\n\n\n *************************************************************************<\/p>\n\n\n Kathia Ibacache, is a Youth Services Librarian at Simi Valley Public Library. She has worked as a music teacher and Early Music Performer, and earned her MLIS from San Jos\u00e9 State University and a DMA from the University of Southern California. She loves to read realistic fiction and horror stories, and has a special place in her heart for film music.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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