WHAT IS THE READ-ALOUD BOOK CLUB?
The club is for adventurers of all ages and works best with groups of 5-20 club members at each meeting. The club can run for 9 months or 9 weeks; a total of 9 books will be read throughout the course of the club.
Any current Choose Your Own Adventure® (CYOA) book can be used. The librarian or library staff member will select a CYOA book to read each session, and the adventurers decide which path the group should take.
If the group can’t agree, roll a die! After reading the book, continue to keep the children engaged by running an activity inspired by the book.
**Special prize pack from the publisher for adventurers that read all 9 books**
No sign up required, but we love to know where the club is running so we can help spread the word!
WHAT IS THE PASSPORT? AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
At the beginning of the Read-aloud Book Club, print out “Adventurers' Passports” for each club member. As they participate each session, they will earn a book badge to glue in.
If the adventurer completes the passport, they will receive a special package from the publisher of stickers, pencils, bookmarks, and a free CYOA book of their choosing. (Shipping is not included.)
In order for the adventurer to receive the prize pack, the passport must be:
• Complete with all 9 stamps
• Signed off by the librarian/group coordinator
• Submitted by the librarian/group coordinator via email (webmail@chooseco.com) or mailed to:
Chooseco
193 Home Farm Way
Ste 3
Waitsfield, VT
05673-7512
Shipping for the prize packs can be paid via PayPal or check. An invoice will be sent via email to the club contact.
Month/Week 1: Space and Beyond by R. A. Montgomery OR Moon Quest by R. A. Montgomery
Month/Week 2: Zombie Penpal by Ken McMurtry OR Eighth Grade Witch by C. E. Simpson
Month/Week 3: The Magic of the Unicorn by Deborah Lerme Goodman OR Forecast from Stonehenge by Deborah Lerme Goodman
Month/Week 4: The Abominable Snowman by R. A. Montgomery OR Terror on the Titanic by Jim Wallace
1. Make snowman outside (snow required)
Month/Week 5: Mystery of the Maya by R. A. Montgomery OR Inca Gold by R. A. Montgomery
Month/Week 6: The Secret of the Ninja by Jay Leibold OR Return of the Ninja by Jay Leibold
Month/Week 7: By Balloon to the Sahara by D. Terman OR The Trail of Lost Time by R. A. Montgomery
Month/Week 8: Race Forever by R. A. Montgomery OR Escape! by R. A. Montgomery
Month/Week 9: Smoke Jumpers by R. A. Montgomery OR House of Danger by R. A. Montgomery
JOIN THE LIBRARIES THAT HAVE ALREADY STARTED A CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE
READ-ALOUD BOOK CLUB!
Morgantown Public Library (Morgantown, West Virginia)
Indian Valley Public Library (Telford, Pennsylvania)
Wesleyan Academy Elementary (Guaynabo, Puerto Rico)
Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library (Clifton Park, New York)
Bellevue Public Library (Bellevue, Nebraska)
Keene Memorial Public Library (Fremont, Nebraska)
Kent District Library (Wyoming, Michigan)
John Jermain Memorial Library (Sag Harbor, New York)
Lee County Library System (Fort Myers, Florida)
Homer Public Library (Homer, Ohio)
Winnetka-Northfield Public Library (Winnetka, IL)
Laramie County Library (Cheyenne, WY)
Bethel Park Public Library (Bethel Park, PA)
Alice Baker Memorial Library (Eagle, WI)
Cherokee Regional Library System
Cascade Public Library (Cascade, IA)
Cedar Falls Library (Cedar Falls, IA)
Oconomowoc Public Library (Oconomowoc, WI)
Kimball Library (Atkinson, NH)
South San Francisco Public Library (South San Francisco, CA)
Powers Memorial Library (Palmyra, WI)
Springfield Township Library (Davisburg, MI)
Upper Dublin (Washington, PA)
Northville District Library (Northville, MI)
Whitehall Public Library (Pittsburgh, PA)
Davenport Public Library (Davenport, IA)
Linton Public Library (Linton, IN)
Goodnow Library (Sudbury, MA)
Mount Clemens Public Library (Mt. Clemens, MI)
Commerce Township Community Library (Commerce Charter Twp, MI)
West Pittston Public Library (West Pittston, PA)
Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library (Parkersburg, WV)
Humphreys West Elementary School (Korea)
Leander Public Library (Leander, TX)
Thayer Memorial Library (Lancaster, MA)
La Vista Public Library (La Vista, Nebraska)
Bridgeville Public Library (Bridgeville, PA)
Starke County Public Library (Knox, IN)
Northborough Free Library (Northborough, MA)
Goshen Public Library (Goshen, VA)
Ericson Public Library (Boone, IA)
Is the club still running?
Yes! You can start your club whenever it works for your group.
How do I sign up and where?
There is no sign up required, but we love to know where the club is running so we can help spread the word and suggest additional activity ideas. You can email us at webmail@chooseco.com.
Who do I contact to order the books?
We offer a 30% discount to all libraries. Please email orders@chooseco.com and our fulfillment team will help out.
Can I sign up after I’ve already started the club?
Yes, you can always keep us in the loop.
Where are the files for the passports?
The passport and stamps can be downloaded here. If you need anything else, please contact us at webmail@chooseco.com.
How do I order prize packs for my club when their passports are full?
Once you have completed the club, please scan and email all of the passports to webmail@chooseco.com. To expedite the process, you can include which free book each member would like. We can then arrange shipping.
How much does postage typically cost to ship my books?
It should not cost more than $15.
How can I pay the postage?
We will send you a Paypal invoice for shipping once we've received your completed passports and shipping information.