This summer, 270 students participated in 35 Summer Book Clubs. District 58 hosted an end-of-summer book club celebration on Thursday, Aug. 18 at McCollum Park. Superintendent Dr. Kari Cremascoli and LRC Teacher Gwen Box distributed personalized certificates to each book club member. Students and their families also enjoyed freeze pops and fun in the park.
District 58's Summer Book Club Program began in 2015 as a way to encourage students to continue reading all throughout the summer. The book clubs are led by parents and organized by District 58. Each spring, District 58 assembles book club themes, such as "Sports and Adventure" and "Fun with Friends." Each theme comes with a recommended reading list for each grade level. Parents can form their book club and select a theme. District 58 then provides each club with books for each member.
As students gathered in McCollum Park, they eagerly shared their favorite books with each other.
"My favorite book was 'Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library!" said one girl. "Me too," said her friend. "I liked 'Savvy,'" said another.
Learn more about District 58's Summer Book Club program at www.dg58.org/summer.