Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs: Strategies for Meaningful and Fun Reading Experiences

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Stacy Brown (The Davis Academy, Atlanta, Georgia, USA)

Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs

Strategies for Meaningful and Fun Reading Experiences

Stacy Brown (The Davis Academy, Atlanta, Georgia, USA)

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Libraries Unlimited Inc
23 January 2025

Library & information services; Education

Learn to facilitate modern book clubs devoted to elevating the reading experience through active engagement, resulting in long-term commitment to book club events.

How do you get the kids in your library to read? The benefits of reading are plentiful, especially for youth – it improves vocabulary, helps them become more empathetic and inclusive, and expands exposure to academic opportunities. In an age of digital distractions, book clubs can be a catalyst for encouraging youth to prioritize reading.

These tried and tested strategies help even reluctant readers develop a love of reading through book club participation. Author Stacy Brown, who has facilitated book clubs for more than twenty years, shows you how to build active engagement through hands-on activities, reflective discussions, and theme-related tips and tricks, even in the face of time and budget constraints. Learn how to attract participants, brand and market your book clubs, and keep attendees returning for more. You’ll be changing the world – one book club at a time.

By: Stacy Brown (The Davis Academy Atlanta Georgia USA)
Imprint: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 316g
ISBN: 9798216182665
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 23 January 2025
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Introduction 1 Grow a Culture of Readers 2 Types of Book Clubs 3 Preparing Your First Book Club 4 Executing the Book Club 5 Create a Sustainable Book Club 6 The Do-It-Yourself Marketing Makeover 7 The Book Club Brand 8 Conclusion: Changing the World One Book Club at a Time Bibliography Index

Stacy Brown is the Director of Innovation and Professional Learning at The Davis Academy in Atlanta, GA, USA. She is the author of The School Librarian's Technology Playbook: Innovative Strategies to Inspire Teachers and Learners (Libraries Unlimited, 2020), a contributor to the Libraries Unlimited books School Library Makerspaces in Action (2018) and The School Librarian’s Compass: Stories and Reflections to Help You Find Your Way (2023), the creator of two online courses for ABC-CLIO, and a regular contributor to professional journals.

Reviews for Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs: Strategies for Meaningful and Fun Reading Experiences

For those of us who have tried and tried to make a book club work, this is a great set of suggestions and examples to create a lasting book club at your school. I really love the question and answer to “Will participants be required to read the entire book to participate?” I have faculty book clubs where a requirement to “read it all” would have automatically failed. Stacy’s advice to be open-minded will help get your book club off the ground. * Robbie Barber, Teacher-Librarian * As a librarian who has been running a book club for over 10 years, I can attest to the value of book clubs for children of all ages. Stacy Brown's book provides useful information for those first starting out and those looking for a refresh for their book clubs. * Mia Manekofsky, Youth Services Librarian, DeKalb County Public Library, USA *