How to Get Children Interested in Book Clubs

Getting children interested in book clubs can seem like an impossible task in a highly technological age. However, if you succeed, you can kindle their love and appreciation for literature. Follow these tips to encourage children to participate in book clubs.

Instructions

1. Make invitations to participate in book clubs interesting. Get creative when preparing invitations. Use bright colors and familiar characters. Announce the title of the book club's first book and the meeting time and place on the invitation.

2. Encourage children to ask their classmates to join the book club. Book clubs for children are especially popular among children between the third and the eighth grade. Accept kids who express an interest in joining a children's book club even if they are a grade below or above the average book club member; diversity in ages and interests can punch up discussions.

3. Request that book club members prepare for meetings beforehand by writing down questions for discussion. Active participation in a book club and its discussion topics can encourage children's positive attitudes towards book clubs.

4. Include different activities in the book club meetings. Entice children into participating in a book club with the offer of screening film adaptations of books or organizing a craft session related to the books' topics or genre.

5. Check message boards at bookstores or libraries. Advertisements for local book clubs may be posted on these boards. Children may be able to choose between different listings to find a book club that suits their tastes.