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A2 Librarians should consider leading/coordinating book clubs to promote especially diverse books-that the community may not already know about. WE, as librarians, know about all the popular titles and authors, but we often forget that people outside of our realm do not. #txlchat
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A! Library book clubs would give more freedom of choice in books and more freedom in discussion than a regular classroom discussion of a book. #txlchat
A1 Librarians should lead book clubs to foster the love of reading with others! Another reason is to encourage others to read new books and books that maybe they wouldn’t normally read. #txlchat
A1: librarians should consider leading/coordinating book clubs in order to promote literacy in general and the variety of our collection! It’s a way to bring students together that may not have done so by themselves! #txlchat
A1: Librarians are natural leader/coordinators for book clubs! They know all the best books & can support literacy goals on a campus w/ book clubs. #txlchat
A1: Book clubs help spread book joy!! They're a great way to engage in books and discussion in a relaxed environment. It can open up reading opportunities and introduce book clubbers to stories and genres they may not normally read. #txlchat
A1 Librarians are in a unique position to foster the love of reading with all our community! Book clubs are a great way to do that. Many students don't have time or the opportunity to read and connect over books in any other place! #TxLChat
A2 I'm not currently leading a book club, but @cuethelibrarian and I usually have our own "mini book club" where we fan girl over books and then tweet the authors- we keep trying to find a way to vlog them together. #txlchat My school also has one, but I never get to attend :(
A1: As a librarian, I have access to resources via interlibrary loan, I have space and flexibility. Leading book clubs is a way to connect with students and teachers on a more personal level. It builds relationships. It’s teaching and leading. #txlchat
A2: We have a book study for teachers -- not exactly a book club, but we read a professional book with teachers and discuss at lunchtime once a week. #txlchat
A1 Leading book clubs can allow us to reinforce that there’s more than one way to read a book and discuss it. The atmosphere is often safer than in a classroom. And because we aren’t assessing students, convos can be more authentic. #txlchat
A1- leading book clubs inspires young readers and encourages discussion and excitement around literacy. It’s also a great way to get to know what the kids enjoy! #txlchat
A2: I currently don’t organize book clubs through the lib but coordinate them in my Eng 3 on-level classes. I have heard so many wonderful comments from students while they are reading! Some have even reread the book! #txlchat
Our two middle school librarians ran book clubs opposite each other -- they connected via Skype, Facetime, etc. When Ss became 9th graders, they already knew a few Ss from another school. Neat benefit. #txlchat
Q2: I’ve tried several different book club formats! This year we’re meeting at lunch for 3 of the book clubs. I’ve done a virtual book club using @Flipgrid (and I’ll do it again in the spring) #txlchat
A2: I have a weekly book club during lunch for all grade levels. We have been listening to REFUGEE on @EpicKidsBooks - I introduced it in the library and lunch monitors announce it every Thursday! #txlchat
A2 I have done both, but I like face to face best. It is nice for kids to share their thoughts and feel valued by all in the group. Keep it different than schoolwork. Kids want connections and relationships. Use the comfy chairs...lounge out! #txlchat
My student book club, @bulldogbookclub meets once every six weeks or so to discuss our latest book. Our meeting is during lunch. Our @RoyseCityHS staff book club meets once a semester during a PD day. So far we have held potlucks, but next month we’re going to HH. #txlchat
Elementary Librarian @BrenhamElem & @AltonElementary. I'm hoping to get great ideas to see how to incorporate book clubs while being at two campuses. #txlchat
A2: I have Lunch & Lit. We meet during lunch and discuss the book of the month. I found kids are too busy after school and they think eating in the library is fun. #txlchat
A2: I want to organize a once a month “Donut Miss Book Club” where we eat donuts & discuss a book. Also, Flipgrid book chats & a Canvas virtual book club. #txlchat
Q2: I’ve tried several different book club formats! This year we’re meeting at lunch for 3 of the book clubs. I’ve done a virtual book club using @Flipgrid (and I’ll do it again in the spring) #txlchat
A1) Librarians should consider having book clubs because it’s an excellent way to promote literacy, establish rapport with your students, promote community, and foster a love for reading. #txlchat#PHSBookClub#LiteraryLobos
#txlchat I have several going on - one is an 8th grade BC that I do with an LA teacher. Meet once-a-week during lunch. I've done Virtual book clubs with sister MS in my district and then we meet at the end in person
A2- I have held book clubs for fourth and fifth grades during their lunch hour. I promote it by discussing the book club details and allowing them to decide if they want to join. #txlchat
A2: At school, our student book clubs met in person (in the library). I've participated in book clubs in person & online through Twitter chats & websites created for the book club. Word of mouth, posters, & morning announcements were great promotional tools! Twitter too! #txlchat
A3 Great recommendations, voting, or great reviews of books can determine book club picks. @cuethelibrarian and I usually find one that we both are especially excited over and we buy each other's copy for each other. #dorks#txlchat
A2: Confession - I really, really want to host a book club, but I haven’t taken the dive. I need to embrace the #bravebeforeperfect motto, but I just have’t done it. #txlchat
A3: Our middle schools started out with one book, but then students started choosing via vote from some choices. They read books across two campuses. #txlchat
Q2: and if the book was made into a movie, we watch it at the end! I took a group to the movie theater to see Wonder when it came out. We’ve also watched Because of Winn-Dixie after school with popcorn and snacks #txlchat
A3- I usually use Bluebonnet nominees and also choose from books I have read and feel like the students would enjoy. I like for it to be a book I am excited about as well so that we can be excited about the book together! #txlchat
Q3: 8th grade: our first two books were suggestions we came up with that the kids agreed upon and we voted on the reading order. Now we talk about ideas and vote. Battle of the Books Lonestars book club - we read all the lonestar books #txlchat
A3 Sometimes I choose the book, sometimes the students do. Our latest book was chosen because the author’s mom works at my school and we had @hannahwestya visit after we read her book! #txlchat
I'm doing one with teachers this year but it's been a couple of years since doing student club. I like when Ss come to us and ask to start it....always more success that way. #justdoyourbest#txlchat
Q3: I also have a book club that competes against 2 Dripping Springs middle schools in a battle of the books. We three librarians pic the books (multiple genres) at the beginning of the year and the kids pick which books they want to read to battle #txlchat
A2) #PHSBookClub meets face to face every Thursday morning before school. I find that the weekly meetings establish a clear routine and helps build relationships. #txlchat#LiteraryLobos
A3. Our Unbroken Spine book club is MAINLY student choice in books we read. Everyone brings ideas to the table--including me---and we vote. We have read our One Book One Community read, also. #txlchat
A3: If it is a small group have students pick a different one each month. They could even lead the discussion. Or have an author them pick the next book. #txlchat
A3 SInce I’m obviously not leading a club, I’m not an expert, but watching what my librarian amigas do, I realize that having access to enough copies (if all are reading the same book) is a major consideration. #txlchat
A3: Titles for #bookclub should reflect what the students are interested in or dealing with #relevance Book talks from @TXLA award lists help but #relevance first #txlchat
A3. I research hottest middle grade reads then look for book to appeal to girl and boy. Then I write grant on @DonorsChoose. Had lots of book club books donated that way. This year I gave kids a choice, but I like everyone reads one book best. #txlchat
A3: for the ones I’ve coordinated with E3, I’ve made a book talk slides with info about the different book options available ! After the the Ss make their top 3 selection, I start the ILL process! It’s a bit time consuming but the outcome is worth it! #txlchat
A3) The books read in #PHSBookClub have varied: Battle of the Books selections, “Read It Before You See It ” selections, and student recommended titles. We like to have variety. #txlchat#LiteraryLobos
A4 I think of there was some kind of excitement around the book club would encourage it. But also-just the enjoyment of reading.<3 Examples: skype or in person author visits, reading buddies, reading a school wide book where everyone is talking about it. #txlchat
A3-I feel asking participants is important. Also, we don't all have to read the same book. Sometimes it's just about building book love community #txlchat
A3: To get things started, I would select a book (usually a @TBABooks title), but once things got rolling I allowed Ss to select the books. With my own personal book clubs, we usually chat about it & decide as a group what to read next. @goodreads helps us decide too! #txlchat
We try to choose books that are a couple of years old so we can get them cheaper. But, we are reading The Hate You Give now and we got copies for $11.50! #txlchat
A4 I think of there was some kind of excitement around the book club would encourage it. But also-just the enjoyment of reading.<3 Examples: skype or in person author visits, reading buddies, reading a school wide book where everyone is talking about it. #txlchat
Q4: snacks are always a motivator! 😂 I did a movie after school (for Wonder and Winn-Dixie) and a breakfast party for other books. I also give participants a copy of the sequel or another book by the same author to keep #txlchat
A4: Skype w/ author & signed copies of books for participants have been great when we could get it! @LaurelSnyder signed copies we purchased & connected with our kids! #txlchat
We try to choose books that are a couple of years old so we can get them cheaper. But, we are reading The Hate You Give now and we got copies for $11.50! #txlchat
A4- to spark interest I do a book talk. I only have a limited amount of spots so I also have to tone it down and make sure students realize that book club is not time to goof off during lunch but to actually read and discuss the book. #txlchat
A4 Having an author visit or Skying with one is always great! We always have snacks and we have activities with other clubs sometimes. (We made mandala rocks with the art club last year. Fun!) #txlchat
A4: Kids just want to feel special & have fun. By having author visits in person or Skype can be an incentive. You can even have door prizes or goodies planned while meeting. #txlchat
Honestly, I’ve taken the position it’s mainly about getting students together who enjoy the solitary hobby of reading.Its good to get them to meet others who share that passion. Book discussion is AMAZING -but ours it’s mostly getting the Ss together. #txlchat
A4 Skyping with author or some kind of author contact definitely makes it exciting. Last year Kelly Barnhill gave us a Skype bc we read girl who drank moon. She did it for free and I baked cake, called kids out of class, made big deal. Kids loved it! #txlchat
Q4: I post announcements for anyone who is interested. I usually have A LOT of kids wanting to do it, so it can get tricky trying to coordinate everyone - especially my Battle Book Club b/c it's across grade levels #txlchat
A5 A book club promotes reading in the broader community bc you know some parents will want to be a part of it, and then older siblings will recognize the book, and it just generates excitement around a common thing. #txlchat
It was pretty awesome having Mrs. Hannah West come talk to us about her amazing book and about how to become an author. Thank you so much for coming! @hannahwestya@bulldogbookclub
There's a book club at my public library that I participate in, and each month has a theme, so participants pick the book they want to read within that theme. And sometimes there's people who don't stick with the theme, but when we meet it's always a great discussion! #txlchat
Q4: We just read Dumpin' and then stayed after school one day and had pizza, popcorn, candy and watched the movie. Skyping with authors is also a fun way to connect after the book #txlchat
Q4: I post announcements for anyone who is interested. I usually have A LOT of kids wanting to do it, so it can get tricky trying to coordinate everyone - especially my Battle Book Club b/c it's across grade levels #txlchat
A4) In #PHSBookClub ‘s case, “Read It Before You See It” has done the trick of igniting interest, but having virtual author visits or virtual field trips should pique their interest, too. #txlchat#LiteraryLobos
Q4: We just read Dumpin' and then stayed after school one day and had pizza, popcorn, candy and watched the movie. Skyping with authors is also a fun way to connect after the book #txlchat
Q4: I post announcements for anyone who is interested. I usually have A LOT of kids wanting to do it, so it can get tricky trying to coordinate everyone - especially my Battle Book Club b/c it's across grade levels #txlchat
I need to get a movie based book session for one of our meetings. Might bring in some who have just seen the movie but are interested in reading the book. #txlchat
Q? I agree with..(not sure who said it)...but I've had more success when I meet with kids from one grade level once-a-week during lunch. The kids are more consistent about attending, keeping up w the reading, and we get to no each other better #littlefamily#txlchat
A4: I was able to set up a Twitter exchange between a book club & the author and the students loved it! Also, just tweeting to authors can generate buzz! Bringing in special guests like Ts, admin, or comm. leaders is a fun opportunity to show others what you're doing. #txlchat
Q? I agree with..(not sure who said it)...but I've had more success when I meet with kids from one grade level once-a-week during lunch. The kids are more consistent about attending, keeping up w the reading, and we get to no each other better #littlefamily#txlchat
Sorry I was late! We meet once a week for half hour before school. We started in two groups-half read Bake Sale and the other half read Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale bandit. They wanted to debate which book was better. It was a solid tie! #txlchat
A5 always involve parents in some way. They love that their kids join book club even if not the best readers. I saw somewhere a mother daughter book club where small groups read a book then had a mom daughter night to discuss. Would love to try that. #txlchat
A5: When Ss catch you reading or see a friend reading they want to know more about the book. Or they want to share their favs. Book clubs can help spark those convos for a librarian who can’t be all places at once. #txlchat
A5 always involve parents in some way. They love that their kids join book club even if not the best readers. I saw somewhere a mother daughter book club where small groups read a book then had a mom daughter night to discuss. Would love to try that. #txlchat
So many great book club ideas shared tonight! Thanks so much for participating. Be sure to watch for the #txlchat archives so you can review the great things everyone posted
A5) #PHSBookClub has hosted Banned Books Week, Harry Potter Week, and Fandom Week in an effort to reach students who wouldn’t typically visit the library. This gives EVERYONE an opportunity to visit the library and see what else the library has to offer. #txlchat#LiteraryLobos
A5: It's a wonderful way to promote reading and get others interested. Other kids at school wanted to be part of the book clubs. Teachers, parents and admin enjoyed seeing what Ss were doing. I think book clubs can nurture friendships and relationships in a special way. #txlchat
Q3: I want to hear more about when you meet & how you structure the meetings. My current 8th g club meets weekly @ lunch. The other teacher & I come up with questions ahead of time, but all of the kids also bring up some of their fav lines/quotes, & we have great conv #txlchat
A5: I think it would be great to send any kind of advertising promo to your public library. My public library recently reached out to me about advertising for their book clubs. They even brought the posters to my campus! #txlchat
A5 YEARS before I was a librarian the Middle School reading teachers I worked with had a book club, but invited parents as part of the club. We then culminated with a dinner and book talk discussion aka Oprah’s Book club. The parents -LOVED it. #txlchat
Not at all! Luckily the author is very active on Twitter, and she was happy to be a part of it!! We had to toss around a few dates that worked for her and for the book club, but it was a really fun thing to put together! #txlchat
Thanks everyone for joining and sharing your work! Follow three people who you saw in the chat tonight and build your PLN! Reach out to them with questions or ideas :) #txlchat . Check the archives soon!
So many great book club ideas shared tonight! Thanks so much for participating. Be sure to watch for the #txlchat archives so you can review the great things everyone posted
A 5 This year our staff book club has chosen a novel, a memoir, and now we’re reading a NF. We’ve had staff from every dept. participate. It has been a fun way to meet and get to know our coworkers. #txlchat
And one last thing—today I went to a local doughnut shop and asked the owner if he would come and speak to my kids about how to make doughnuts and business. And he agreed! I thought that would be another cool connection for our “Pastries and Prose” #txlchat
