The Edgemont School Foundation is proud to have granted the Seely Place 6th grade with a new library with more advanced topics, reading levels, and genres for their reading groups.
“I can’t thank The Edgemont School Foundation enough for helping to purchase new book sets for our sixth grade book clubs. The students were excited to have a voice in the book sets that we were requesting, and couldn’t wait to dive into our new cycle of book clubs once the books arrived. During this cycle of book clubs, I was able to offer students high-interest book options that spanned a greater variety of genres that they were interested in compared to what I was able to offer before. The hardest part for many of them was having to choose just one book to read during our book club cycle, and many of them asked if they could borrow some of the other choices just to read for pleasure. The new books that we received have allowed the students to have deep discussions within their book clubs that focused around topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity. Students have been more motivated, engaged, and are having some of the most thoughtful, deep discussions with their peers thanks to the new book sets. Thank you again for considering our grant and for helping to make such an impact.” – Olga Jubinville, SP 6th grade reading and ELA teacher
Quotes from students:
“I love Book Clubs and I feel we should do them more often. These books are amazing not only because they are new and high quality, but because the stories are so interesting and fun to follow. I love doing the jobs and discussing the books and I feel that thay make me a better reader as a whole.”
-Liv D.
“I think this cycle of Book Clubs is very motivating and enjoyable thanks to the new book choices. I really enjoy our book choice, The Breadwinner. The plot is very specific and unique, and the characters are dynamic. I have really enjoyed book clubs so far!”
-Kimaya B.
“I find that this cycle of Book Clubs is exciting. This is because I have to constantly socialize with new people and try things that I usually might not do. I really like my book club’s new book. It is called The Breadwinner and really makes sure kids like us don’t see the world through rose colored glasses.”
-Alex L.
“I really like the set of books because I love to read historical fiction and there were a lot of those types of books. I know most of the people in my book club also love to read historical fiction, and A Night Divided was really good and we all really enjoyed it. I also really like book clubs in general because it helps me focus on a book and really think about the book deeper than I normally do”
-Isabel W.
“I feel that this cycle is better than the last cycle because the new books are better. The books were way more interesting even though they were longer. I like the idea of book clubs and being able to discuss what we read with other kids in class.”
-Bailey M.