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Choice Literacy featured an article a few weeks ago on open book clubs.  It didn't take long before Cheryl said she thought we should do one.  It didn't take me long (i.e. immediately) to agree.  We first considered inviting anyone who had read The Hunger Games, but thought that might limit the participation.  We wanted as many kids as possible to participate and began thinking of other books that a broader grade span of people had read.  Immediately the Skeleton Creek books came to mind.  These books have hooked in countless numbers of readers... our students, their friends, their younger siblings, other teachers.  We planned the blitz.
First, a mysterious poster appeared in the hallway inviting brave readers to a meeting.  Cheryl put the poster up almost two weeks ago, so we've endured lots of questions/harassment as to our involvement.  We tried to play it off like it wasn't us.  I'm not sure they believed that.

Next, "Joe Bush" began sending letters to our principal.  I wish I'd taken a picture of their faces!  It was great!
Finally, a special visitor pointed them to the real room for our meeting this morning...

We had 86 (!!!!!) kids show up!  We talked about our favorites parts & videos, gave away a copy of The Raven, & had them suggest names for our newly formed open book club.  We also introduced them to the new 3:15 stories.  Patrick, you are a genius.

We can't wait to do it again!  Who wouldn't love starting the day in a room filled to overflowing with kids excited to talk about books?