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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.
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.