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- Book Clubs Get You Outside of Your Genre Rut. According to a Penguin Random House survey of avid readers and book clubbers, 57% said they would not otherwise have read “some” of the books selected by their book club.
- Being Accountable for Regular Reading. The average American reads just a handful of books per year, and even factoring in avid readers, the average only climbs to about 12 books per year.
- Reading More Thoughtfully. And speaking of reading thoughtfully, a book club will help you with that too. Unless your book club is all about the wine and cheese (more on that below), you’ll be expected to discuss the book.
- Talking About Books Will Make You Love Them More. The thoughts and opinions shared by your reading group will naturally give you a broader insight into the craft of writing.
- Zoom Book Clubs: A Pilot Program
- Building on An Existing Common Book Program
- Round 2: Learning from The Pilot Program
- Results
- What’s Next?
Then the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and as campus abruptly closed and classes moved onto Zoom, it became clear to many of us on campus that helping students stay connected to their peers and the larger UCSB community was essential to student success. It seemed like the right time for the Library to pilot peer-led student book groups. This article wa...
Our small public programming team saw the potential for these book clubs to foster a sense of community among students learning remotely and at the same time raise awareness of UCSB Reads, the library-directed common book program that runs from January to June every year. Since UCSB Reads would be over for the year by the time we got the groups run...
In all cases, the group leaders said they enjoyed the groups and found the discussions rewarding. They emphasized the importance of regular communication with the participating students and suggested assigning two leaders to each group to balance the work involved. Based on their feedback, we decided to launch another round of the program in summer...
Because this time we had surveyed both leaders and participants, we had more data with which to evaluate the program’s success, and they were successful! Here’s what we found: 1. Several groups met more than the required two times. One group continues to meet as of late fall 2021. 2. Surveyed students overwhelmingly agreed with the comment, “I felt...
Although our campus has returned to in-person classes, we believe interest in library-supported, peer-led book discussions will continue. Since several of the leaders expressed interest in leading discussions with a new group of students around the UCSB Reads 2022 book, we plan to work with them to promote these new groups as part of our larger UCS...
Whether you’re considering a classroom book club for the first time, or are already guiding your students through their third book this year, here’s a list of benefits and some tips for success you can employ right away!
- Determine What Type of Book Club You Want to Host. There are countless kinds of book clubs. Some book clubs are highly social, while others are seriously academic.
- Figure Out Who You Want to Invite. Whether you want to host a book club for just you and a friend or bring together a large group of people, it’s important to figure out who will come to your book club.
- Decide Where Your Book Club Will Meet. You know who you’re inviting or at least have an idea of how many people to expect. The next thing to consider is how you’ll meet.
- If You're Meeting in Person, Find Somewhere to Meet. If you want to host a book club that meets physically, consider how much space you’ll need. If it’s just yourself and one or two other people, your options are almost endless: coffee shops, restaurants and even each others’ homes are all great options.
Aug 7, 2018 · Book clubs bring challenges in class management and assessment, but they can lead to improvements in students’ reading ability.
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Jun 29, 2021 · Starting a student-led book club is the perfect way to further support your students who are avid readers (and maybe a few you didn’t expect would be interested). In this article, I will help you learn how to run a book club for students.
