Im a teen librarian with some experience in starting and running three different young adult book clubs and ive got some top tips id love to. All of my teen programs start with a few minutes to chat and catch up, as i have discovered that nothing really gets done unless the teens can talk a bit first. And weve made it easy to do with these tips and resources. Marys public library is starting a teen book club, and the inaugural meeting is scheduled to take place on thursday, july 12 at 4 p. Jodie rodriguez, of growing book by book, organizes a monthly family dinner book club for her preschoolaged children with a themed menu, table decorations, and conversation starters. Starting your own book club is an endeavor that we applaud. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. For teenagers starting your own book club, ask your friends or other students who seem interested in reading. Teen book club creating a place to read and belong. When youre starting a digital book club, all the standard book club rules apply. They get tired of hearing your voice all day, anyway, whether youre a teacher or librarian like me. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long. One of which is competing against school activities and precious time with family. If it is to share a book and have the group members read for enjoyment, then it would require the content to be of interest to each of the group members.
Marys public library, the idea for the club was suggested by area teens. How to start a book club for teens welcome to the family. Looking for a fun way to enjoy books and meet new people. Think about what your intentions are for your book club. Some of the studies have a unique study guide that must be purchased separately. Best for a teen book club i want to start a book club for teens and i need some help on choosing some good novels that everybody likes. How to start a successful book club for teens with images book. Make sure to stress to the teens that this is not a book club like youd have in school, even if you are a teacher or school librarian. If youve ever dreamed of starting your own club, you can easily make it happen with a little time and effort. For more ideas about starting a book club, click here. We believe that books can inspire you to make the world a better placestarting in your own neighborhood. Shares are you having trouble picking a great name for your book club. From citywide reads to meetups on the couches of indie bookstores, book clubs are having a moment.
Joining a book club can seem impossible, if you dont know where to look. Aside from scheduling our gettogethers, we have avoided rigid planning for the meetings themselves, realizing that we mustnt. Get together a core group it is much easier to start a book club with two or three people who already have some connection. Book clubs are always an excellent tween and even teen program, but it is often difficult to get one started. How to start a book club that doesnt suck book riot. Your book club can have as many or as few members as you want it to. If your children are advanced readers for their age, we recommend also perusing the 8 10 selections as thematically the topics are appropriate for younger readers though the texts themselves are. A book discussion group is a forum where readers can come together and talk about books and the reading experience there are adult groups, studentled groups, motherdaughter groups, fatherson groups, and parentchild groups, to name just a few. In a new twist on the traditional book club, little free librarys action book club invites participants to read books on timely topics, engage in lively discussions, and take part in meaningfuland fungroup service.
Your book clubs name helps anchor its identity, the same way a book title sets the stage for a great novel. Teen programs youth programs library programs books for tweens books for moms new books activities for teens book activities amazon publishing. He was newly and insisting that he wanted different school projects that didnt always include his younger siblings 11 year old twins. Once youve settled on a platform for your online book club, you just need to figure out what youre reading.
Clubs are great ways to connect people with similar interests. To start a book club, start by finding a small group of people who all love to read, like friends, family members, or coworkers. Successful groups select good books, have interesting discussions, and foster community. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library book riot. A couple of years ago, i was disappointed by the selections in the book fair fliers my daughter was bringing home from school, and i wanted to feed her nascent love of reading with highquality, memorable writing. How to run a teen book club hermiones secret library. How to start a successful book club for teens with images. All of my teen programs start with a few minutes to chat and catch up, as i have discovered that nothing really gets done unless.
Book club central will be a repository of resources on book clubs from tools to start and maintain your club to recommendations on books, as well as fun ideas like food pairings for. So if youre ready to finally get that ya book club started, here are 6 perfect picks to start it up. Large groups, comprising your friends and their kids as well as your teens. Thus, if you want to start a group a great place to begin can be with your friends but dont assume that they share your expectations about the sort of books to read or how the club will run. To help you make sure your book club is on point, here is a short guide about how to start a book club to help you make yours perfect. Here are some of the things ive learned along the way that have helped make ours a success. So i suggested starting a book club for her and some of her friends. Whether youre starting a teen book club, trying to revive a flagging program, or wish to build on past success, if youre involved in a teen book club, this guide is a must. If you want to help your child start a book club, here are some tips to help you get started. Jennifer nivens top 10 teen books to save your life. 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.
To help my year old have an activity with kids his age, we started a teen book club to help him to branch out into other literary genres and. The book even has directions for evaluating your club and lists of resources for more information. Ask around the office, playgroups, your church, or civic organizations. 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.
All of these book studies can be done either in a small group setting or as an individual. How to run a teen book club teen services underground. The first thing you should do is figure out who will come to your book club. 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. If you are interested in starting a book club, resources can be found here, here, and here, and your local library can be a tremendous help with locating and reserving book copies, planning questions and activities, or even suggesting future book possibilities. You can also check out our editors picks for book club books, or turn to oprahs book club for ideas.
Book club central, or bcc, will bring a world of information to book lovers, book clubs, libraries, and anyone who wants to increase their enjoyment of reading. Since that time, the homeschool coop i talked about starting this year a tween girls book club has had a social mixer and our first official meeting. A book club can also help you stay on track with your reading goal and since the year just started, this is the perfect time to get together. Tweens and teens are busier than ever, and libraries are having to go the extra mile to attract families to library programming. Then, decide on a place for your book club to meet, like your house or a local library. You can start small and have your members recruit people as well. Sometimes you might find enough people to start a book club right away.
The first step in starting a successful teen book club is to choose a purpose for the club. Many book clubs start when a few friends get together and decide that theyd like to meet to discuss books on a regular basis. How to start a christian book club pen and the pad. Starting a book club many book clubs start when a few friends get together and decide that theyd like to meet to discuss books on a regular basis. Have you been thinking of starting a book club for your teen.
Whats the difference between a teen book club and an adult one. Theres a fine line between a book club thats too small and a book club thats unwieldy. If you are starting a book club yourself, you may need some ideas for creating a fun group that people will come back to time after time. How to start a book club lauren and the books youtube. Its up to you to keep the ball rollingconversation going. Lucky for you, early bird books offers free ebooks each month, plus great deals on ebooks every day. Summer was coming to an end, and i found myself worrying about my oldest. Your christian book club is likely to evolve as time goes by, but in starting, its best to keep it organized. I hope this has provided some helpful ideas on starting a teen book. And even if frankies struggles with the good ol boys at her elite prep school arent directly applicable for all readers, the idea of finding oneself transcends the. Please see our disclosure policy for details a couple of weeks ago, my sisters and i addressed the question of cooperative schooling aka coops in an ask a nextgen homeschooler post.
It can be daunting setting up a new library teen book club and it can take a while to become popular, so hang on in there. Our teen book club was started to expand programming and spark more interest with teens in. Book clubs have become a staple of library services, although book clubs for adults outnumber book clubs for kids or teens. Youll soon be surrounded by people that want to be there for the right reasons.
Take time to get to know your teens and give control to the. Many book clubs center around a theme, which is reflected in its name. Currently, my library out of 5 locations is the only one to offer a teen book club. Here is what you need to know on how to start a book club for teens and have it succeed. Dec 11, 2016 are you thinking about starting a bookclub for your teen. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library. More teens will be able to participate and once you build a relationship with the group you can pick lesser known books together. Here are some ways to make sure your gathering is a success. Before you start looking for prospective members, sit down for a few minutes and ask yourself the following questions. But there is more to starting a book club than you might think. Here are some tips for starting one that will hopefully make the process a little easier. The goal of this snuggly family book club time is to share a lovely experience reading and enjoying books. The best books to start your club off right are those that are both nearuniversally beloved and able to inspire heated conversation and opinions about important topics.
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