“My seventh graders will love this book!”
“Do you think spirit bears are real?”
“I liked the voice of the main character but was the problem solved in a realistic manner?”
These are some of the discussions heard as my Teachers As Readers (TAR) group meets, sipping a glass of wine and discussing the latest book we have read. Teaching children to read isn’t just about spelling and grammar. Sharing the joy of reading should be a huge part of what we do as teachers. One of the most pleasant ways for teachers to become familiar with good books is to read to them! And what better way than by forming a TAR group in your school. Teachers As Readers are book groups that meet, on a social basis, to read and discuss Young Adult (YA) novels.