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Dear Library Lady,

I haven’t figured out how to make book clubs work at my school. What are different ways to promote reading through a book club program?

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==== There are several ways to make a book club work at your school. First, be sure to think of the dynamics, age ranges, books available and times available. Use lunch times, before and afterschool if feasible so as not to interfere with instruction. Choose books or genres that show interest or promote the curriculum. Include parent permission slips so the parents are aware. You can even do a club that includes parents. Set a limit on the numbers of kids to be involved each time if needed, or if you need to, set up a club for just the reluctant readers and check out sites like Jon Scieska's that encourage reading for boys. ====

Have an author book club and then Skype with the author after all the students have read one of his/her books.