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I do have a parent book club but it evolved from a parent-child book club that I sponsored a couple of years ago. In the original book club, 4th and 5th grade students and at least one significant adult per family read the same age-appropriate children's book and met monthly to discuss it. We met in the evening at the library. I had a core group of about 8 families who enjoyed each other's company so much that they asked to form a parent group. We meet irregularly in the evening for dinner at a local restaurant (one related to the book in some way) and book discussion. The group has expanded from the original members to friends of members and husbands or wives, teachers at school or, in one case, adult children. We take turns selecting the books and have become good friends through the process. As the children of this core group graduated from my school, the program faltered. The kids at my school would love to continue the program but their parents are reluctant to commit to the time it would take to read the book and bring their child to school. No amount of advertising or bribery improved the situation. The original program died a natural death but I would recommend it to others looking for parent involvement. I know that a different community would react differently. Rachel Hinds <McQuita2@AOL.COM> wrote: I am considering - only considering at this point - starting a book club for the parents of the students who go to our school. I'm thinking maybe one meeting a month, scheduled just after school starts in the morning or just before school lets out for the day. I would want to read books of interest to adults (not children's books or books about children & child care etc.). Maybe we would read Oprah's books or something. I would need to work that out. But anyway, has anyone done such a thing with the parents of their students? Was it successful? How did you promote it? How did you choose the books? Any tips you can give me if I decide to pursue this endeavor? Rachel Hinds Librarian Carleston Elementary Pearland, Tx _mcquita2@aol.com_ (mailto:mcquita2@aol.com) -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html -------------------------------------------------------------------- Judith Dallinger Library Media Specialist Watauga Elementary School Watauga, TX jd1953@flash.net -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------