Literature Circles

If you want to see kids get excited about reading, let them choose their own books and talk about them in groups. That's the basic idea behind Literature Circles, or Book Clubs. If you are new to Literature Circles, start by reading through the various models and printables to find something that meets your needs.

• Literature Circle Models
• Literature Circle Management Ideas
• Literature Circle Printables

Over the years, I have read many wonderful resources to help me get started with Literature Circles, and I would like to share my four favorite books with you. The material on my website is helpful, but if you are serious about implementing Literature Circles, I would suggest purchasing at least one of the books below. To help you decide which books might best meet your needs, I've written a short recommendation for each. Enjoy!

Making Literature Circles Come Alive - A Unique Approach to Literature Circles
Moving Forward with Literature Circles - Inspiring book, easy to read, great for upper elementary
Mini-Lessons for Literature Circles - Outstanding resource, especially for middle and high school teachers
Literature Circles: Voice and Choice in Book Clubs - An updated version of the Harvey Daniels classic
Getting Started with Literature Circles - Excellent resource for all teachers - great section for K-2 teachers