DIY Book Clubs for Kids

The Children’s Library is rolling out a new service and collection for all our avid readers.  We’ve set aside 6 copies of popular  titles, new and classic, as Reading Club sets.  So many books are discussion worthy; we wanted to make more available to our patrons .  Each title also has material about the book and author along with discussion questions to get you started.  You can tailor the discussion to suit your own schedule, invite your friends, share the book ( or maybe just part of it ) any way you want.  Have a mini reader theater, or even Skype with the author. The books may be checked out for longer than the standard 2 weeks.  We'll be adding new titles; please feel free to make suggestions.

Titles Suggested for Grades 2 - 4

Hachiko Waits  by Lesléa Newman  

Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl

Judy Moody (Was in a Bad Mood) by Megan McDonald

Harry’s Mad by Dick King-Smith 

Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo    

Titles Suggested for Grades 4-6    

Wonder by R. J. Polacio  

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

The Breadwinner by Deborah Ellis

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate

Because of Mr. Terupt  by Rob Buyea

I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 by Lauren Tarshis  

Of course, the Children's Library will still be offering our monthly Wednesday
night book discussions here at the Library.  The schedule for Winter/Spring 2016
is available at the Children's Circulation desk and the online calendar.  
We love to talk books!