Talk about Books!: A Guide for Book Clubs, Literature Circles, and Discussion Groups, Grades 4-8

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Book clubs, literature circles, and reading groups are great ways to promote literacy and books to young readers. This new guide provides everything you need to run a dynamic, no-fuss book discussion group with elementary and middle school students. Featuring 15 titles of diverse genres, it offers discussion topics and activity ideas for some of the best new reads for kids. Brought to you by the authors of the highly acclaimed Reading Rules! Motivating Teens to Read, this guide is an outstanding resource for starting and running a stellar literary discussion groupwhether it's in a school, public library, or community center. Grades 4-8.

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Knowles...and Smith...have teamed up to provide a valuable guide to running book discussion groups with upper elementary and middle school students....The information on each book is succintly expressed and clearly laid out, and while intended to support literature circles this will also be of use to classroom teachers presenting these titles as well as to librarians giving booktalks.-Kliatt
Talk about a great resource! Knowles and Smith effectively pool their experience and insight to create this everything-you-need guide to connecting youth and books.-VOYA
Teachers and librarians will appreciate the content area connections and related titles and resources. The authors also include relevant Web sites that deal with the book's theme. These basic elements will strengthen any book club and promote thoughtful reading among students.-Christian School Teacher
This is a solid addition to professional shelves for those planning book discussion groups, as well as those seeking ideas for collaborative teaching. Recommended.-Library Media Connection
"Talk about a great resource! Knowles and Smith effectively pool their experience and insight to create this everything-you-need guide to connecting youth and books."-VOYA
"Teachers and librarians will appreciate the content area connections and related titles and resources. The authors also include relevant Web sites that deal with the book's theme. These basic elements will strengthen any book club and promote thoughtful reading among students."-Christian School Teacher
"This is a solid addition to professional shelves for those planning book discussion groups, as well as those seeking ideas for collaborative teaching. Recommended."-Library Media Connection
"Knowles...and Smith...have teamed up to provide a valuable guide to running book discussion groups with upper elementary and middle school students....The information on each book is succintly expressed and clearly laid out, and while intended to support literature circles this will also be of use to classroom teachers presenting these titles as well as to librarians giving booktalks."-Kliatt

Author Bio

Elizabeth (Liz) Knowles has served many years as Director of Professional Development and Curriculum at a large private school in south Florida and is currently a freelance writer and curriculum consultant. Matha Smith received her undergraduate degree in Library Science from Eastern Michigan University and a master's degree of education in Library Science from the University of South Florida. Martha has been a media specialist for over 20 years in the Pre-K through 8th grade setting and is currently serving as Library Media Specialist at Pine Crest School, Boca Raton, Florida.