I am a sophomore and i initially just wanted to join book club at my school, but the librarian who was supposed to be in charge sort of handed it to me. And fist of all there is only 4 other people on the list (including myself and 2 of my best friends). The librarian was very excited when we asked her about it because apparently it wasn’t a huge hit last year, i don’t really mind taking care of book club I really enjoy reading, but i was wondering if anyone had any ideas for how i could make it a little more fun.
And if any of y’all have any catchy ideas for us to put on posters that we are going to place around school.
And maybe some of your favorite book suggestions?
First, to up membership, suggest to the head of the English department in your school that members can earn extra credit, maybe by agreeing to read a certain number of books during the school year or by participating in book club activities. Perhaps the teacher can help you with some basic requirements for this.
A lot of current and future movies were based on books. Have some members read the book, see the film (paid for by club membership dues or fundraising) and then host a forum comparing the book to the movie. Should get some girls, if the book was Twilight).
Host a book sale and post notices throughout the school for people to donate any books, comics, DVDs or audio books to the event. Sell everything super cheap as a fundraiser.
Hang posters with popular movies highlighted, saying, "If you liked the movie, you’ll love the book club!"
Picture on a poster the covers of some books like Huckleberry Finn, The Kite Runner, Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, The Chocolate War, Captain Underpants, The Lord of the Flies, Bridge to Terabithia, Goosebumps, with the heading: Among the most banned books in America, read them in Book Club!
Some books I would recommend for the club:
The Chocolate War and I am the Cheese, both by Robert Cormier
(Absolutely brilliantly written young adult novels that you will talk about for days if not months)
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien – a coming major motion picture from the author and cinematic geniuses that brought us The Lord of the Rings
To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee – on everyone’s top ten list of great books, and the award-winning film starring Gregory Peck would be a master stroke as a follow-up.
A Day No Pigs Would Die by Robert Peck – an emotional read that will make even the boys in the club cry. promise.
Killer Angels by Michael Shaara – winner of the Pulitzer Prize and one of the best books ever written about the four-day battle of Gettysburg. The film, Gettysburg, based on the book, is a classic in its own right. For those who ever wondered how so many gave their lives in the course of this war, this book illustrates both the reasons and manner in compelling detail.
Ordinary People by Judith Guest – This powerful book about a teen who blames himself for his brother’s death and flirts with suicide, is one book you will never forget. Follow-up with the film, best picture of the year Oscar winner directed by Robert Redford and starring Timothy Hutton. Unbelievable impact.
