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READING RAPS
A Book Club Guide for Librarians, Kids, and Families
Price: $37.00
ISBN13: 9781591582342
Publication Date: 12/30/2005
Libraries Unlimited
A Book Club Guide for Librarians, Kids, and Families
Price: $37.00
ISBN13: 9781591582342
Publication Date: 12/30/2005
Libraries Unlimited
REVIEWS
"This unique volume discusses four types of reading groups; mother/daughter, father/son, family, and the
traditional children's reading circles. Advice on how to form a discussion group, provide the books, lead
the discussion, and facilitate a welcoming atmosphere is presented in the first chapter. The nature and
specific challenges of each group are described; consideration is given to age, gender, reading levels,
and multicultural factors that would determine the genres and subject matter....A useful volume for parents
beginning a book group and for teachers working with literature circles."-School Library Journal
"[A] great resource: the promotion of book discussions held by family and friends that do not require the
teacher-librarian to be the center of attention. Teacher-librarians can be the power behind the throne in
this instance. The author provides a range of reading selections, and then, in a chapter for each title, she
provides a plot summary, a character summary, a list of other books on similar topics, and a list of
resources for author study, and a nice list of discussion questions....The books covered range from
children's books through teens' books, so there is something to interest all readers. Highly
recommended."-Teacher Librarian
"The author provides librarians with a guide to book discussion groups for children and adults, with plans
for 100 books geared to grades 3-8. Ideas for forming groups and choosing titles, discussion questions,
and icebreakers are included....The novice group leader will find this book helpful, and the experienced
facilitator will find many new ideas."-Booklist/Professional Reading
CONTENTS
Introduction
Book Discusssion Basics
Family Book Group
Mother/Daughter Series
Father/Son Book Club
Readers' Rap
Index
SUMMER READING RENAISSANCE
An Interactive Exhibits Approach
Price: $45.00
ISBN13: 9781591585725
Publication Date: 09/30/2008
Libraries Unlimited
An Interactive Exhibits Approach
Price: $45.00
ISBN13: 9781591585725
Publication Date: 09/30/2008
Libraries Unlimited
Description:
Energize your library summer reading program with this new approach that involves all ages, and rekindles the
desire for children and families to read together for recreation, pleasure, and their own curiosity. No more
counting hours or books, no rewards and awards--just reading and learning fun! Drawing on the methodology
of museums and learning centers, Soltan offers practical guidelines for designing an interactive, centers-based
program; and presents four complete themed units that include complete directions for sample projects,
materials lists, and suggested books. She also shows you how to build interest, secure funding, work with
vendors, and use technology; as well as how to train staff, create a coordinated, intergenerational, volunteer
and school-based community service effort; and how to evaluate your program. This is a creative, hands-on
approach that will get readers involved and keep them involved summer after summer, and all summer long.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Creating a Renaissance
Chapter 1: Are Library Summer Reading Programs Passe?
Chapter 2: Energized Enthusiasm: Adapting the Museum Model and Learning Centers Approach
Chapter 3: A Summer Reading Revival: Designing a Centers-Based Program
Chapter 4: The Essential Extra: Volunteer Boosters
Chapter 5: Review and Reflect: Measuring Outcomes
Part 2: Sample Centers-Based Programs
Chapter 6: Interactive Intrigue
Chapter 7: Summer Down Under: An Awesome Aussie Experience
Chapter 8: Invention Convention
Chapter 9: Traverse the Universe
Appendix: Additional Outlined Themes
Index
Energize your library summer reading program with this new approach that involves all ages, and rekindles the
desire for children and families to read together for recreation, pleasure, and their own curiosity. No more
counting hours or books, no rewards and awards--just reading and learning fun! Drawing on the methodology
of museums and learning centers, Soltan offers practical guidelines for designing an interactive, centers-based
program; and presents four complete themed units that include complete directions for sample projects,
materials lists, and suggested books. She also shows you how to build interest, secure funding, work with
vendors, and use technology; as well as how to train staff, create a coordinated, intergenerational, volunteer
and school-based community service effort; and how to evaluate your program. This is a creative, hands-on
approach that will get readers involved and keep them involved summer after summer, and all summer long.
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part 1: Creating a Renaissance
Chapter 1: Are Library Summer Reading Programs Passe?
Chapter 2: Energized Enthusiasm: Adapting the Museum Model and Learning Centers Approach
Chapter 3: A Summer Reading Revival: Designing a Centers-Based Program
Chapter 4: The Essential Extra: Volunteer Boosters
Chapter 5: Review and Reflect: Measuring Outcomes
Part 2: Sample Centers-Based Programs
Chapter 6: Interactive Intrigue
Chapter 7: Summer Down Under: An Awesome Aussie Experience
Chapter 8: Invention Convention
Chapter 9: Traverse the Universe
Appendix: Additional Outlined Themes
Index
