Vibrant, dynamic teen book clubs--the kind teens eagerly anticipate and attend session after session--are teen-centered. With innovative, pragmatic ideas that will attract and retain teen readers, this guide provides everything you need to run a successful, teen-centered book club. Covering every step, from planning and promoting to how to prompt discussion and keep it civilized, this is a one-stop source for the teen book club leader. Dozens of reproducibles for teens include book lists, ground rules, and book-based activities. The book even has directions for evaluating your club and lists of resources for more information. Whether you're starting a teen book club, trying to revive a flagging program, or wish to build on past success, if you're involved in a teen book club, this guide is a must.

Bonnie Kunzel, Teen Specialist in the Youth Services Department of Princeton Public Library in Mercer County, New Jersey, is former president of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). She is the co-author with Diana Herald ofStrictly Science Fiction (LU, 2001), and has published extensively in professional journals.Constance Hardesty is a YA programming and book club specialist with more than 20 years' experience working with teens and adults in educational and recreational settings. From writing workshops for middle schoolers to CE courses for educators, she focuses on connecting people with ideas through the written word. Her writing has received several awards from the American Booksellers Association, National Parenting Publications Awards, Associated Press, and others.