Book Clubs: Identity

Funded Sep 9, 2022

Thank you so much for making book clubs a reality for my students this year! All of the students are very excited to have the opportunity to finally choose a book they are interested and can relate to instead of having to read something that is not culturally relevant to them. I have several students who told me they are actually excited to read an assigned book for the first time in years.

The students have just completed a "book tasting" where they get to sample the selection of texts and peruse each novel to see which one they would like to choose (the uploaded photos are of this activity). It was amazing to see the difference in engagement due to letting the students get a choice! Instead of hearing complaints about the whole class novel (as in past years), I heard them discussing which novel they would choose and what about it was intriguing to them. I am so excited for them to begin engaging in deep and meaningful conversations in their book clubs this semester!

Again, thank you so much for making this plan a reality and supporting each of my students in their literacy journey! I look forward to all of the amazing discussions and learning moments the students will have because of your gift.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Ryback