Course Detail

Girls’ Book Club – 2010/11 — New!

Who is eligible?   Girls in grades 8-9 and 7th graders who are mature readers. Priority to girls who are continuing the book club from last year. **

When is it?   Full year course to meet monthly at the TG on First Friday afternoons, 3:30-4:30 PM as follows:

Oct 1

Nov 5

Dec 3

Jan 7

Feb 4

Mar 4

Apr 1

May 6

Jun 3

Who teaches it?   Mrs. Linda Taggart

Linda Taggart was a Jr. High school English teacher and librarian before becoming a wife and mother. She is a former homeschooler and TG parent. Her hobbies include reading, playing the hammered dulcimer, and thinking outside the box!

About the course:   Girls JH Book Club – 2010/11

8th/9th grade Girls’ Book Club

Read, discuss, play games, snack, solve puzzles, create, learn, and more! Join us for a monthly book club meeting that will challenge you to think about what you read! We’ll have fun talking about our monthly selection and also weave in some literary learning about topics such as point of view, types of conflict, literary devices, characterization, and more. All books available at Monroe County Public Libraries, or to purchase at reasonable cost through Amazon.com.

Oct 1 – The Penderwicks AND The Penderwicks of Gardam Street, Birdsall

Nov 5 – The #1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, McCall Smith

Dec 3 – The Homeschool Liberation League, Frank

Jan 7 – Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Taylor

Feb 4 – Hattie Big Sky, Larson

Mar 4 – The Children of Willesden Lane, Golabek

Apr 1 – Artemis Fowl, Colfer

May 6 – The Falconer’s Knot, Hoffman

Jun 3 – Hope Was Here, Bauer

Dress Code Exceptions: None

How much does it cost?   $20 for the entire year

What does it include?   Instruction and all materials used in class.

(NOTE: The monthly book selection is NOT included in your fee.)

What do I need to bring?   What do I need to bring? Students must borrow or purchase a copy of each month’s book selection to complete the readings; library editions are fine!

Dress Code Exceptions:   None

When do I need to register?:  

Other notes:

Let us know if you wish to serve as parent reception assistant for this course.

**We anticipate just a few openings for new book club members.