The kids' book club book

by Judy Gelman

The first complete guide-for use by adults and children-to creating fun and educational book clubs for kids.As authors of The Book Club Cookbook, the classic guide to integrating great food and food-related discussion into book club gatherings, Judy Gelman and Vicki Levy Krupp hear a common refrain from parents, librarians, teachers, community leaders and kids themselves: "How about writing a book for kids' book clubs?" Indeed, in recent years youth organizations, parents, libraries, schools, and our local, state, and federal governments have launched thousands of book clubs for children as a way to counter falling literacy rates and foster a love of reading. Based on surveys representing five hundred youth book clubs across the country and interviews with parents, kids, educators, and librarians, The Kids' Book Club Book features:_- the top fifty favorite book club reads for children ages eight to eighteen;_- ideas and advice on forming great kids' book clubs-and tips for kids who wan