written by Deborah Lytton, author of Ruby Starr Book clubs are a wonderful way to combine reading and friends. A book club allows for discovery of new books as well as ideas. Here are 7 tips for starting your own. In my newest release, RUBY STARR (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky), the main character Ruby is a ten year old who absolutely loves books. She is inspired by her mother’s book club to start … [Read more...]
Memorable Reading Under the Stars Evening #SummerReading
Last night, we hosted a "Reading Under the Stars" mother-daughter book club as a part of the Scholastic's Summer Reading Under the Stars Challenge. (We were hoping to be outside most of the night but unfortunately the weather didn't cooperate until later.) JJ wrote questions that she asked the group to discuss about the book she picked for us to read, The Familiars by Adam Jay … [Read more...]
Smart Book Clubs for Kids
Basically, the purpose of a book club for kids is two-fold: to get social time with friends AND to read lots of books. Joining (or starting) book clubs is one of the best idea to get your kids reading, especially over the long summer months! There's nothing better than hanging around with your friends, playing, eating, and . . . talking about a book! Yes, talking about a book. … [Read more...]
Start a Summer Book Club for Kids
It's not too late to start a book club for kids. Pick a short book and schedule a book club time. Think of it like a back-to-school play date with friends. Book Clubs for Kids Summer Book Club PBS Kids and iVillage gave me no excuses not to host a book club for my daughter and her friends. They sent me this box packed with Marty McGuire books, Word Girl notebooks, pencils, Electric Company … [Read more...]
Summer Reading Resources A to Z
Did I ever tell you how I can not make my oldest daughter do anything she doesn't want to? For example, the Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade Halloween parades at school. She flat out refused to wear a costume. Didn't want to. Wasn't going to. Sure, I have forced her to do things: Strap into her car seat. Go to school. (Big things though.) You have to pick your battles. Reading is one … [Read more...]
How to Host a Mo Willem’s Book Club For One or More Friends
Host a Mo Willems Book Club for Kids! If you're like us, and I think you are, you love Mo Willems and want to have a book clubfor kids all about his books. And Pigeon. Well, Pigeon has a new book!! Starring Duckling. (Who???) I know. Pigeon isn't going to like that, is he? Let's all watch this brief Duckling Gets a Cookie!? news update. In the book, Duckling Gets a Cookie!? (notice … [Read more...]
Mommy and Me Book Club For Preschoolers
Guest Post: by mom, kindergarten teacher and blogger, Danielle Scribner. Her blog, Mommy and Me Book Club, shares ideas for a preschooler book club - it's genius, you're going to love it! Six years ago, my oldest son was born, and I left the classroom to begin my dream job of stay at home mommy. I love being at home with my children. I consider every moment that I get to be with them a … [Read more...]
Book Clubs for Kids
Starting a Book Club for Kids or for Parents and Kids 1. Decide who to invite to your book club. (Group by interest, age, or gender.) 2. Select the first book, date, time and location. 3. Read the book with your child. 4. Plan discussion questions and/or activities. Involve your children in this process or let them plan it themselves. 5. Add snacks and you're ready to go! Book Club Book … [Read more...]
How I Started Our Mother Daughter Book Club
One chilly fall morning last year, my neighbor and I stumbled upon the idea of having a neighborhood mother daughter book club. Both our daughters weren't very enthusiastic readers. We thought that the social aspect of the book club would get them motivated to read. At least we hoped. So, in first grade, we started a neighborhood book club. And, it worked! Now my daughter looks forward to … [Read more...]