Not all kids are like to discuss literature, but lots of different handheld foods will help them get started with books. Never schedule reading for Sunday evening. Having other adults around will help you with keeping the group running smoothly. Think about what your readers have in common before deciding on your first book. Go for a lower reading level for your first book. If younger kids are sitting around talking for a long time they will become restless. Take at least one break. Use plastic plates and cups to serve food on and don’t serve anything that will leave a bad stain.

Key Takeaways:

• Kids love to graze, and lots of different handheld foods will keep them anchored long enough to get them started with the book. Ignore the “no talking with your mouth full”
• Consider diverse reading levels — go for a lower level than a higher one for your first book
• For younger kids, such as those still reading picture books, find a common theme with two or three books and then build an activity from those

“Time to be with friends, to socialize and to talk about a common experience, i.e., the book that everyone was (*ahem*) supposed to read. Book clubs for kids aren’t so different.”

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