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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
"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