Kimberly Brocks, Jonda Walter and Lori Schock

The "Books Alive Book Club" strives to make memorable reading and literature experiences for seventh and eighth graders at Hadley Middle School. Brocks, along with her co-facilitators Walter and Schock, have a goal to get students actively reading and participating in discussion-style feedback opportunities with classmates. Each student will receive one book per month to begin their personal libraries. They will then conduct journal writing and visualization activities in addition to the discussions. Weekly extension activities will also keep the students involved and will include guest speakers, crafts, research and community service projects. Students will also participate in field trips to local universities, used book stores, museums and libraries. To encourage and continue reading in the home, students will secure newspaper subscriptions and library cards. Finally, Brocks wants parents involved in the effort by encouraging them to read the book of the month and attend after-school literary activities.