Since THE BRILLIANT FALL OF GIANNA Z. was released, I’ve heard from a handful of parents, teachers, & librarians who have already tagged it as a choice for their book clubs. This thrills me to no end. Why? Because I love the sense of community and the conversations that book clubs create. So today, I’m [...]
Tag Archives: book clubs
THE BRILLIANT FALL OF GIANNA Z. Book Club Contest!
Posted in Uncategorized
Also tagged literature circles, mother daughter book club, the brilliant fall of gianna z
Comments closed
Champlain Quadricentennial Book Club at LCMM
I had a fantastic experience at the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum this weekend. Museum Educator Sarah Lyman emailed me a few months ago with an invitation. Would I like to participate in a book club for Champlain and the Silent One hosted at the museum? Kids would read the book along with their parents, then come [...]
Posted in Uncategorized
Also tagged champlain & the silent one, lake champlain quadricentennial
Comments closed
Authors Who Skype with Classes & Book Clubs (for free!)
Welcome to the Authors Who Skype with Classes & Book Clubs List! I’m Kate Messner, the children’s author and educator who maintains this site. I started it because I’ve found that virtual author visits are a great way to connect authors and readers, and I realize that many schools facing budget troubles don’t have the [...]
Lake Champlain Book Club!
The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is an amazing resource for lake history, so when their educators asked if I’d be part of a book club for families, I jumped at the chance. I love the way they’ve scheduled the book club event to coincide with the museum’s Native American Encampment so kids will get to [...]