This will be an ongoing club that celebrates different book genres. This is the age to try out new things - maybe you love sci fi and you just don't know it yet, perhaps a poet is hiding inside you, or maybe graphic novels are much cooler than you expected. A recent library survey showed that adults tend to read 1-2 genres, but there's a whole world of books waiting, and so many genres to like. Not excited about the book we're reading? This is an on-going class that will loop around with all new books. Try it then! 

Each session, learners will arrive already having read the book (I'll make sure to set the schedule way out so you have time to get the books from the library and read). We will talk about the book in a few different ways each session. We'll chat about the book itself, practicing book summaries and how to express your feelings about a book. We'll also talk about what worked (or didn't) about this book, and the larger genre. Finally, we'll do some shared game, activity, drawing session, or other group. 

I have led book clubs for a variety of age groups, and I have become adept at gauging comfort level, balancing participation, and encouraging discussion. This will be a highly interactive club, and readers are welcome to jump in anytime. 

Fantasy: Sunday, July 7 or Wednesday, July 10
The Lost Library by Rebecca Stead and Wendy Mass
What's interesting about fantasy? How do we talk about books? How was this book? Fantasy riddle game.

Historical Fiction: Sunday, July 17 or Wednesday, July 17
I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic by Lauren Tarshis (can read graphic novel or traditional version)
What's interesting about historical fiction? How do we talk about books? How was this book? Drawing activity. 

Science Fiction: Sunday, July 21 or Wednesday, July 24
Sal & Gabi Break the Universe by Carlos Hernandez
What's interesting about sci fi? How do we talk about books? How was this book? Future prediction game. 

Poetry: Sunday, July 28 or Wednesday, July 31
A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein (if unavailable, another of his poetry collections can work as well)
What's interesting about poetry? How do we talk about books? How was this book? Haikus and tankas.

Realistic fiction (graphic novel format): Sunday, August 4 or Wednesday, August 7
Smile by Raina Telgemeier
What's interesting about realistic fiction? How do we talk about books? How was this book? Storytelling activity. 

We will continue on to cover comics, scary stories, mystery, folk/fairy tales, mythology, non-fiction, and autobiographies.