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Reading together : share in the wonder of books with a parent-child book club / written by Noah Brown, Dominic de Bettencourt, Ann Delehanty, Kristin Doherty, Lucy Doherty, Lissa Kaufman, Dana Lowe-Rogstad, Owen Lowe-Rogstad, Michelle McCann, and Ronan McCann, illustrations by Liz Kay.
"The quintessential guide to creating a book club for parents and kids, and raising children into book-loving adults, plus tons of curated book lists"-- Provided by publisher.
In 2008 a group of first grade moms formed a neighborhood book club with their kids. It was a simple, if ambitious idea to cultivate their kids' love of reading as well as their first real friendships-- and gave the parents an excuse to get together. Here they discuss how the book club helps the parents discuss difficult issues, and stay connected, with the kids and the other parents. Information on how to start your own group, as well as curated book-lists for middle-grade and YA readers, are included. -- adapted from back cover.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781797205151
- ISBN: 1797205153
- Physical Description: 207 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Formatted Contents Note: | Introduction -- Starting your book club. Why should families read together? ; Creating your book club ; Setting up ; The meeting ; Games, food, and fun! ; Book club challenges -- Choosing your books. How to pick great books ; One hundred books we read in book club ; One hundred more books we love (but didn't read in book club) ; One hundred fantastic books with diverse protagonists ; One hundred great graphic novels. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Homer Public Library | YA 028.5 BRO (Text) | 000166341 | Teen Corner -- Nonfiction | Available | - |
Summary:
"The quintessential guide to creating a book club for parents and kids, and raising children into book-loving adults, plus tons of curated book lists"--
In 2008 a group of first grade moms formed a neighborhood book club with their kids. It was a simple, if ambitious idea to cultivate their kids' love of reading as well as their first real friendships-- and gave the parents an excuse to get together. Here they discuss how the book club helps the parents discuss difficult issues, and stay connected, with the kids and the other parents. Information on how to start your own group, as well as curated book-lists for middle-grade and YA readers, are included. -- adapted from back cover.
In 2008 a group of first grade moms formed a neighborhood book club with their kids. It was a simple, if ambitious idea to cultivate their kids' love of reading as well as their first real friendships-- and gave the parents an excuse to get together. Here they discuss how the book club helps the parents discuss difficult issues, and stay connected, with the kids and the other parents. Information on how to start your own group, as well as curated book-lists for middle-grade and YA readers, are included. -- adapted from back cover.