This document discusses strategies for creating a boys' book club to get more boys interested in reading. It provides suggestions for book genres and authors that appeal to boys, such as graphic novels, series books, and high-interest topics. The presenters describe how they started a boys' book club that met during lunch, which increased reading motivation and built friendships. Survey results show that boys were more engaged in reading when they received recommendations from male role models and had opportunities to discuss books in a male-centered setting. The document concludes by offering tips for starting a book club and lists additional resources.

1. Boys and books clubMichael Williams, Central Dauphin School DistrictJack Clemente, and Jacob Hoffman, Assistant Presenters

2. Why?Study how boys select and come to booksMotivation to read…what drives them?Provide an opportunity for boys to gather together in a nontraditional settingto readIncrease reading achievementCreate life-long reading habitsReading is for everyone!Positive experiences with literacy will lead to success in school for boys.

3. Reading Rockets: Boys and BooksThoughts from Jon Scieszka

4. William Brozo

5. Best Books for Boys?Matthew D. Zbaracki

6. What?Author Study Series Study Genre StudyIndividual Books Boys’ PicksGraphic Novels

7. Author StudyDavPilkeyhttp://www.pilkey.comJon Scieszkahttp://www.jsworldwide.comDan Gutmanhttp://www.dangutman.com

8. Series StudyWeird School Series by Dan GutmanCaptain Underpants Series by DavPilkeyStink Series by Megan McDonald

9. Genre StudyNewspapersScavenger HuntComicsMagazinesSports Illustrated for KidsNational Geographic for KidsHistorical FictionCivil War – Create Your Own AdventureMagic Tree House

10. Individual Read Aloud

11. Boys’ PicksAdventures in CartooningPilot and Huxley

12. Graphic Novels

13. How would you use this book?Select a book from the tableImagine that you were reading this book with a group of boys Complete the 3-2-1 about the bookShare3 things you think boys would like about the book2 activities you could try with the boys using this book1 concern you may have about using the book

14. How? Classroom Research GrantBoys and Books Club began in an After School Club setting (January 2010)Continued during lunch time for a half hourShared books while we ate lunchMost recently we have been reading sections of the Boys Book of Adventure.

15. Classroom Research GrantAction research in the classroomCollect data and make observations to support current practices or make instructional changesGrant up to $500 (half to start research, second half at conclusion of research)Deadline to apply is December 15thMust be KSRA member to apply

16. Findings Boys were much more willing to share their thoughts about books in an “exclusive” setting as opposed to whole classroom settingBook talks or recommendations from a male role model helped to get them interested in new books or books they may not have consideredHelp to build friendships among boys that centered around the basis of booksMotivation to read increased

17. Survey ResultsReading a book is something that I like to do…

18. Survey ResultsI tell my friends about books I read…

19. Survey ResultsReading is…

20. Survey ResultsWhat types of books do you like to read?

21. Survey ResultsDo you have a favorite author?January 2010Yes – 4 (Mary Pope Osburne – 2, Dr. Seuss, and Tedd Arnold)No – 1 October 2010Yes – 4 (Dr. Seuss, Dan Gutman, Roald Dahl, and DavPilkey)No – 1

22. Survey ResultsDo you know of any books that you would like to read right now?January 2010Yes – 3 (Fly Guy books, History books, Civil War books, Magic Tree House books.)No – 2 October 2010Yes – 5 (Diary of a Wimpy Kid – 3, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Hardy Boys, Star Wars, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs)

23. Survey ResultsWhat are some things that really get you excited about reading books?January 2010“It sounds real,” after school clubs, going to the book fair, going to the library, getting comfy in bed, and “the funny stuff.”October 2010Summaries on the back of books, learning books, “when they do something funny,” “the cool things in them,” and Mr. Williams

24. Survey ResultsWho gets you excited about reading books?January 2010Mom – 3, Dad – 2, Teachers – 1, Friend – 1 October 2010Mr. Williams – 4, The people in it (the book club) – 1

25. Next StepsUse a magazine to “blog” thoughts and feelings using a wikispace.Examine achievement gains in reading from the start of the book club until now.Boys, Books, and Breakfast

26. How can you start a book club?Consider the following factors that would be necessary in order to start a boys books clubTime – When will you meet?Books – Do you have the books that boys like?Money – Can you purchase books that you may need?Boys – How will you get the boys involved?Parents & Principal – Will they support you?Think-Pair-Share

27. Other Books to ConsiderGeorge Brown, Class Clown Series by Nancy KrulikHorrid Henry Series by Francesca SimonThe Curse of the Campfire Weenies and Other Warped and Creepy Tales by David LubarThe Boys’ Book of Greatness and The Boys’ Book of SurvivalBailey School Kids Series by Debbie DadeyDiary of a Wimpy Kid Series by Jeff KinneyNonfiction books – topics related to the boyWhat other books can you add to the list?

28. Take a moment and list three important points about boys and books and then write what you feel is the most important thing that you have learned today.The most important thing is…

29. Internet Resources www.guysread.comhttp://www.booksforboys.comhttp://booksandboys.blogspot.com

30. Thank you!Michael WilliamsMJW23LVC@hotmail.comQuestions?