Chat & Chew is an optional, free-to-participate book club for students in grades 2-6.
Participating students will read 3-4, grade-appropriate books at home (or during class time reading) over the course of the program. Small groups will meet during lunchtime once a week to chat & chew about the book. Adult volunteers will lead the discussions.
When is Chat & Chew?
Chat & Chew begins the second week of January through the first full week of March. Students will meet once a week during lunchtime on a designated day.
What books do we read?
Teacher and student-recommended favorites! Books are provided by PTA and are loaned to participating students. All books must be returned.
2nd Grade
- The Miniature World of Marvin & James by Elisa Broach
- Buddy: The First Seeing Eye Dog by Eva Moore
- Freckle Juice by Judy Blume
- Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene Catling and Margot Apple
- Gone Fishing by Tamera Will Wissinger and Matthew Cordell
- Tornado by Betsy Byars
3rd Grade
- Top Secret by John Reynolds Gardiner and Marc Simont
- Louis Braille: The Boy Who Invented Books for the Blind by Margaret Davidson
- The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
- Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West
- The Amelia Six by Kristin L. Gray
4th Grade
- Capture the Flag by Kate Messner
- The Secret School by Avi
- A Tale Dark and Grimm by Adam Gidwitz
- The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes
5th Grade
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
- Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
- The Templeton Twins Have an Idea: Book 1 by Ellis Weiner
- Out of My Mind by Sharon M. Draper
6th Grade
- Restart by Gordon Korman
- Small Steps: The Year I Got Polio by Peg Kehret
- Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick
- Book Scavenger by Jennifer Bertman
What does it cost?
$0. Chat & Chew is FREE to all interested students in grades 2-6.
Leaders Needed!
Chat & Chew is not possible without adult volunteers! Email Sarah Bartel at sarahbartel85@gmail.com to help co-lead a Chat & Chew group.
Additional guidance and information will be provided ahead of program kickoff.
Upcoming Events
- Monday, December 9
- Tuesday, December 10
- Wednesday, December 11
- Thursday, December 12
- Friday, December 13
- Monday, December 16
- Thursday, December 19
- Friday, December 20