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Book Tasting:
​Thematic Book Club Ideas to Develop Critical Thinking Skills and Student Voice

Tired of students faking reading? Book clubs are a way to engage students in real reading and real conversations. We will discuss the importance of student choice, the power of theme and how teachers can help students see the world through different perspectives.  Additionally, we will have a variety of books, based on theme, available for you to sample in this interactive workshop. ​

Fantasy

Historical Fiction

Memoirs

The Humanistic Perspective (Empathy)
Finding Yourself in the Faced of Challenge
Love and Loss
Raising Civic Voices
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