BROWN BAG BOOK CLUB

This is how BBBC works: Brown bag “tickets” will be available to students in the library at least two weeks before each meeting. If students think they want to attend, they must take a ticket, read or listen to the featured book, respond to the open-ended questions/prompts on the bag, and show up at the beginning of their lunch recess (recess part, not the lunch part) with their completed ticket in hand. At the club meeting, students enjoy popcorn as they share their responses.

This year, we are featuring six recently published (2019) picture books that are all written in verse, since poetry is often given so little attention in mainstream curriculum . All picture books are titles that contain rich enough content and themes to inspire good discussion among lower- and upper-grade student, so parents, please encourage even your 4th and 5th graders to participate if they are interested.

Students who want to participate will need their parents’ help to make sure they have access to the featured book of the session they wish to attend. Our school librarian, Ms. Keli, is hoping to be able to read most (if not all) of these books aloud in the library during classroom visits. The titles are also available for purchase on Amazon or borrowing from a public library (our school library will have a couple copies of each title). For titles where there is a good quality online read-aloud, a link will be provided in the Arroyo Blast.

Remember, admission into club meetings will require students to have a completed ticket with them at the door.

I am looking forward to another great year of fun lunchtime literature discussions with your kids!

Sincerely,

Alison Posner, Ph.D. Ali Posner: aliposner@me.com

Brown Bag Book Club Calendar

Brown Bag Book Club (BBBC)

At BBBC, students enjoy popcorn and discussion about a pre-selected picture book. Books are often award-winning selections with rich content and themes that inspire thoughtful discussion across grade levels.

Ali Posner: aliposner@me.com

Poetry Club

The Poetry Club aims to nurture an appreciation for poetry, inspire self-expression and creativity, and provides opportunities for students to connect through poetry. Students will write, read and respond to a variety of poetry.

Adriene Madden: adrienemadden4@gmail.com