Go clubbing with book clubs for kids scholastic parents. The benefits of intergenerational programs and activities for seniors and youth. Literary games that will spruce up your book club or teen program in a public or school library. Leadership activities for youth to have fun and learn. 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 if youre an established. Our events are advertised a month in advance and are open to catholics and friends of all faiths the more, the merrier. Join the book club at any time over the course of the year all are welcome.
Popular adult book club books showing 150 of 827 the girl on the train hardcover by. Book clubs are the perfect way to keep reading, talk about what youre. In all cases, intergenerational activities can bring inspiring benefits to seniors, as well as to kids. From bookthemed activities to printable discussion questions to interviews with the authors, youll find plenty of inspiration for a. This is especially true in new york, probably the busiest city in the world. You will also need a computer and printer to make your game playing pieces. Filled with fun takes on the classic childrens staple, these adultthemed activity books tap into the fact that many grownups are young at heart.
Affirmations and ferndale area district library teaming up for the reading rainbow a queer, social justicefocused book club for young adults between ages 22. Book club ideas kid through adult great group activities. Not to mention that a trip down memory lane is always welcome. Sep 19, 2019 church youth groups are a timehonored tradition for teens all around the world. It can be fun to pick a recent bestseller everyone is talking about, but dont be afraid. Reading ideas, recipes, activities, and smart tips for organizing terrific kids book clubs gelman, judy, krupp, vicki levy on. Awhile back i wrote about the tween book club i run at my branch and all the extension activities ive done with the kids. Where we have proven to enjoy hardbacks over paperbacks, vampires over werewolfs and even unicorns over zombies. I know for holes, we did some activities, for charlie brown books, they. 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.
If a community library doesnt already have a teen book club, it may be willing to lend the space for a regular club 3. You know youve read a good book when you turn the last page and feel a little as if you have lost a friend. Have activities and discussion questions prepared for each meeting. When the older adults and the youth in our community get together, they are able to share very different and equally valuable perspectives. We offer activities with a comfortable environment for active older adults to exercise and attend group workout programs specifically designed to meet their needs featuring classes such as sit and fit. The girl on the train by paula hawkins, the storied life of a. Put an authors name on one card, and the title of a book he or she wrote on another card. What was the impetus behind starting a teen book club at your library. Ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. You can also try joining real simple s noobligation book club. Try these fun book club games to liven up your normal routine or break the ice for newcomers. Fikry by gabrielle zevin, whered you go, bernadette b.
It is a truth universally acknowledged that good and dependable book clubs are hard to find and probably harder to sustain. Youth group games ice breakers and team building games. While almost all church youth groups are primarily focused on faithbased activities, those activities can vary widely from location to location. Beth saxton has over ten years experience as a youth services librarian with a focus on teen. They are an event where teens get together, usually once a week, to talk about almost anything. 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.
Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide. Ideas on starting a teen book club in your school library book riot. Young adult fantasy books you have to read books being made into movies. Sometimes, ill start with a brief readers theater, book trailer, author. Intergenerational activity ideas for seniors and youth to.
Reading ideas, recipes, activities, and smart tips for organizing terrific kids book clubs. Dec 11, 2015 ever wanted to start a teen book club at your library. Teen book club creating a place to read and belong. Outdoor team building activities for adults, office team building games, indoor team building games. 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.
For more ideas about starting a book club, click here. Most books were chosen off of the best fiction for young adults or other. We lead a variety of activities at the ymca including. Adults arent always great at making friends with each other. Outdoor team building activities for adults, office team. Are you a librarian or teacher thats starting your own teen book club. 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. Consider adding a bookthemed craft, like making cool book covers for your books.
May 16, 2014 filled with fun takes on the classic childrens staple, these adultthemed activity books tap into the fact that many grownups are young at heart. Go ahead and take that train ride in disguise with your adult history book club, or pass secret notes at the coffee house without anyone seeing with other grownups of your spy novel club. Paula hawkins goodreads author shelved 10 times as adultbookclub avg rating 3. The first complete guidefor use by adults and childrento creating fun and educational book clubs for kids. The first complete guide for use by adults and childrento creating fun and educational book clubs for kids. If youre also in search of some fun ways to make your book. With the proliferation of book clubs for adults, its no wonder that children are wondering. A book club for teens promotes literacy and reading as a hobby. I think ill make this a blog series and write up posts on icebreaker activities, how to encourage. Consider starting a blog or an online forum to keep track of the club.
Kids book clubs are an opportunity to engage children in books they may otherwise not have read. But with homework, sports, and much more competing for your childs time and yours, the idea of setting aside a couple of hours every month or two to discuss books can be daunting. This nonfiction book club features books and activities related to dinosaurs, outer space, historys mysteries, and so much more. Mar 23, 2016 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. Extreme makeover update a character or two from a book set in the past. These book club ideas will make you the best host ever. Ignatius, we offer monthly social events and service opportunities for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and young adults. Our library hasnt had a book club for youthteens in a very long time.
Now that im out in the adult world, ive been looking for ways to make book clubs less static and academic, more fun and easygoing. Icebreaker activities, discussion questions, and blogs that help you plan a. Here are some tips for starting one that will hopefully make the process a little easier. Activities are a useful way of having children discuss and think about the stories theyre reading. 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. But what really makes the adultthemed activity books special is the melding of two generations in one.
Book club ideas that will totally impress your friends. But what is it that we want to pass on to the younger generation. While most of the activities are appropriate for older youth middle school and above and adults, some of the activities may be adapted for younger children. If possible, please let us know to expect you by emailing marian green at marian.
Ive got a solid group of 12 kids who show up to every meeting, and weve been having a great time. Touching on topics including friendship, suicide, sexuality, mental illness, alcoholism, and betrayal, itll keep your book club at the coffee shop for hours. Welcome, one and all, to our youth ministry home page. We have categorized them to help you find exactly what you need. From bookthemed activities to printable discussion questions to interviews with the authors, youll find plenty of inspiration for a great conversation. Activities of all kind help in building and ameliorating various set of skills in a person. We have a huge collection of over 200 team building games, get to know you activities and ice breakers. Apr 22, 2015 awhile back i wrote about the tween book club i run at my branch and all the extension activities ive done with the kids.
In the family book club, everyone, adults included, share their thoughts on the books and participate in the discussion. Examples include a favorite book, a specific coffee shop drink, lowfat dessert, favorite recipe, type of athletic socks. How to set up a kids book club and a list of books and activities of our most successful book club meetings. 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. Free minds began as a biweekly program for young inmates held in the dc jail. While it sounds incredibly dark, the book is filled with laughoutloud moments and beautiful connections. See more ideas about crafts for kids, youth club and crafts.
Oct 15, 2014 book club games and ice breakers book club activities litlovers. Join other 1014yearold avid readers for exciting discussion and fun activities. Websites like are free to join, easy to use, and allow all the members of your club to post on a communal site. Receive book suggestions, reading tips, educational activities, and great deals. 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. Getting the discussion rolling in my teen book club can be tough. Our lady of the lake youth olly ministry seeks to help youth share their gifts, grow in life skills, develop a positive selfimage, overcome prejudices, develop respect for differences, serve those in need, and foster social change, participate in the sacraments, develop a personal spirituality and prayer life, apply hisher faith to daily life, integrate catholic values, participate in the. However, be careful of letting your common sense tell you any of the book club ideas are too youthful for grownup book clubs, if thats what youre dealing with. Over 20 great activities from successful book club meetings built around the books theme. Popular adult book club books goodreads share book. To play this game you will need to have several small wicker baskets, one for each book club member. Since book club is a group activity, its also a helpful way to encourage children in their publicspeaking abilities. Book clubs are a great way to engage students with reading and help build a reading culture at your school.
Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Here are book club ideas from reading group themes to fun book group activities that liven up any group. A prescription for pain check out the graph that shows data on prescription drug abuse. The possibilities presented here are for kid through grownup book clubs including those focused on nonfiction, romances, history book clubs and so on. Get 10% off your first order at the scholastic store online when you sign up. More teens will be able to participate and once you build a relationship with the group you can pick lesser known books together. Incorporating information literacy into youth book clubs by alsc blog. Plan a game night or integrate these activities into your weekly meetings to encourage members to open up and have lots of fun. To see more inform ation ab out any of our activities which range from activities for 2 year olds. 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 month. Book club meets on the dates specified below from 12 to 1.
A few questions or activities without right or wrong answers, that dont make teens feel like theyve stepped back to english class, can go a long. Alternatively, if a group of teens wants to have a book club based on a specific genre, like science fiction or poetry, they can meet at a coffee. Book clubs services to schools national library of new zealand. Book club for kids discussion questions, reading guide, and. A limited number of books are provided as a generous gift from the flood endowment fund and can be picked up at the youth services reference desk. The ones pertaining to hone leadership skills, especially among the youth, aid them in all walks of life. Games to break the ice at book discussion groups and other. The activities in this publication are appropriate for use by teachers, youth leaders, and child care professionals. Find ideas for discussions and activities your book club will enjoy. 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.
How to run a teen book club hermiones secret library. Giving students the opportunity to share their love of books and. See more ideas about teaching reading, book club books and library activities. Church youth groups are a timehonored tradition for teens all around the world. According to, clubs encourage teens to try new activities in a safe environment. Place the characters in todays cultureand invent a new life. As authors of the book club cookbook, the classic guide to integrating great food and foodrelated discussion into book club gatherings, judy gelman and vicki levy krupp. Jennifer nivens top 10 teen books to save your life. Explore options for setting up and running a book club. Where we have proven to enjoy hardbacks over paperbacks, vampires.
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