Virtual Book Club for Teens
Swanton Public Library offers virtual, do-it-at-home book clubs for students in grades 5 through 12.
The best part? Everyone who participates gets to keep the book.
Teens can pick up a free book and activity packet at the library, read at home, and complete as much or as little of the packet as they would like.
How it Works
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Each Virtual Book Club packet includes:
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A free book to keep
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A blank review form
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Discussion questions
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A small craft or activity connected to the book
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Optional online discussion through SPL Youth
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All we ask is that participants read the book. The rest is flexible.
Current Book Selections
Grades 5 through 8
Chasing Space: Young Readers Edition
By Leland Melvin
Former NFL player and NASA astronaut Leland Melvin shares his story of overcoming setbacks, following a new dream, and traveling to space. This inspiring book introduces readers to science, problem-solving, perseverance, and the courage to keep going.
Current Book Selections
Grade 9 through 12
The Call of the Wild
By Jack London
Buck, a dog taken from his comfortable home and forced into the harsh world of the Alaskan wilderness, must learn to survive. As he faces danger, hardship, and loss, he discovers instincts that pull him closer to the wild.
Join the Conversation
Participants can visit SPL Youth to discuss the books or comment on the questions and activities.
Prefer not to go online? Fill out the review sheets included in the packet and return them to the library. Staff can post comments for you.
Participants who post online or return something from the packet, even a picture of the completed craft, can receive a small prize at the library.