Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs: Strategies for Meaningful and Fun Reading Experiences - Paperback

by Stacy Brown (Author)

Learn to facilitate modern book clubs devoted to elevating the reading experience through active engagement, resulting in long-term commitment to book club events.

How do you get the kids in your library to read? The benefits of reading are plentiful, especially for youth - it improves vocabulary, helps them become more empathetic and inclusive, and expands exposure to academic opportunities. In an age of digital distractions, book clubs can be a catalyst for encouraging youth to prioritize reading.

These tried and tested strategies help even reluctant readers develop a love of reading through book club participation. Author Stacy Brown, who has facilitated book clubs for more than twenty years, shows you how to build active engagement through hands-on activities, reflective discussions, and theme-related tips and tricks, even in the face of time and budget constraints. Learn how to attract participants, brand and market your book clubs, and keep attendees returning for more. You'll be changing the world - one book club at a time.

Author Biography

Stacy Brown is the Director of Innovation and Professional Learning at The Davis Academy in Atlanta, GA, USA. She is the author of The School Librarian's Technology Playbook: Innovative Strategies to Inspire Teachers and Learners (Libraries Unlimited, 2020), a contributor to the Libraries Unlimited books School Library Makerspaces in Action (2018) and The School Librarian's Compass: Stories and Reflections to Help You Find Your Way (2023), the creator of two online courses for ABC-CLIO, and a regular contributor to professional journals.