Meaning Makers: Leading Book Discussions that Actually Work

Abstract

A book club where you don’t even have to read the book? Sounds odd, but we promote our library’s monthly book club for fourth and fifth graders as more of a social club, a place to make new friends.

We don’t aim to improve reading comprehension; we don’t even require kids to read the book (although that is encouraged!). We simply want kids to experience reading as a fun social activity.