Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs
Circulating Ideas 279
The Circulating Ideas podcast isn’t going anywhere (I’m booked up through the summer already!), but this will be the final issue of this newsletter. Thanks for subscribing but the decision to shut things down came down to two things: 1) my continued unease with Substack’s financial support of the far right, and 2) the amount of work it takes to put this newsletter together for marginal return.
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The newest episode is a great one, with Stacy Brown returning to the show. She was last on in 2020 to talk about her previous book, but now she’s back to talk about how you can revolutionize your youth book clubs!
I hope you enjoy my interview with Stacy as the podcast or the transcript!
Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs
Learn to facilitate modern book clubs devoted to elevating the reading experience through active engagement, resulting in long-term commitment to book club events.
How do you get the kids in your library to read? The benefits of reading are plentiful, especially for youth – it improves vocabulary, helps them become more empathetic and inclusive, and expands exposure to academic opportunities. In an age of digital distractions, book clubs can be a catalyst for encouraging youth to prioritize reading.
These tried and tested strategies help even reluctant readers develop a love of reading through book club participation. Author Stacy Brown, who has facilitated book clubs for more than twenty years, shows you how to build active engagement through hands-on activities, reflective discussions, and theme-related tips and tricks, even in the face of time and budget constraints. Learn how to attract participants, brand and market your book clubs, and keep attendees returning for more. You'll be changing the world – one book club at a time.
Stacy Brown
Stacy Brown is the Director of Innovation and Professional Learning at The Davis Academy in Atlanta, GA, USA, where she previously worked as the 21st-Century Learning Coordinator.
Show Notes
Revolutionize Youth Book Clubs: Strategies for Meaningful and Fun Reading Experiences
School Librarians Technology Playbook | Circulating Ideas 182
Bluesky: @21ststacy.bsky.social
Steve Thomas is a public library manager who lives in the suburbs of Atlanta with his wife, two kids, and one dog. He has worked in libraries since the year 2000 and has hosted the Circulating Ideas podcast since 2011. He really likes Coke Zero.
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