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Lead Book Clubs for Kids & Teens
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Why Have a Book Club? Selecting Your Group Getting Organized |
Choosing Books Leading Discussions Resources |
Why Have a Book Club?
- It's fun!
- Encourages critical thinking.
- Develops discussion skills.
- Promotes respect for others' opinions.
- Exposes members to broader reading experiences.
- Stimulates interest in reading, especially over the summer.
- Encourages higher academic achievement.
- Provides an opportunity to meet new kids and make new friends.
- Provides a group experience for the non-sports kid.
- Promotes several crucial developmental assets of children, including reading for pleasure, developing a life-long commitment to learning, and establishing relationships with nonparental adults.
