Creative literature work looms...

Well, it's almost time for me to get back to work. I'm running two book clubs at the moment - one for 9-12s and the other for 13-16s.

For the younger group, Prologue, I'll be reading Wolf Brother by Michelle Paver and dreaming up some imaginative writing and craft projects for the children to do, and preparing a one-hour discussion group including games based on the book. We're also producing a list of Hot Reads - books we'd like to read, both new titles and classics.

For the older group, Epilogue (of course!), we're going to be doing a project on racism in literature this term. I've chosen three books so far: To Kill a Mockingbird, Purple Hibiscus and Friedrich, exploring three different kinds of racism; need to choose a fourth book - looking at various titles set in India and Far East. Also need to read To Kill a MB and come up with searching analytical and creative writing projects and a one-hour-plus discussion meeting.

I'm looking forward to it and have enjoyed reading books purely for pleasure over the summer - without need for paper and pen and analytical head.