AP English Literature Book Club

Funded Aug 28, 2024

The donated books have been a tremendous help in my AP Literature class. Normally, we have to teach the books that we have in the book room... which hasn't been restocked since 1980. Of course the classics have a place in my classroom but 21st century students need 21st century novels.

With these books, I've been running book clubs with my students where they get to choose their book from the ones donated and then weekly they meet with their group to discuss what they've read. It's been so refreshing to hear them actually debating their opinions on their books and truly enjoying what they're reading! I've even had other teachers ask me what they've been reading because they are talking about their books in other classes! As an English teacher... that's the dream.

Asking high school seniors to read is sometimes like asking someone to walk on water but with these new, engaging books, I actually have to remind them not to read ahead of schedule. This has changed the way my students look at reading and will better prepare them for college. Thank you for your kindness in expanding my students' minds.”

With gratitude,

Ms. Licato