Sunday, 4:00 pm (ET) Jan 25 - Mar 1 (6 sess.) With Ashlie Swicker
Class info
- Grade 3 - 4B
- Session: January 25 - March 1 (6 sessions)
- Day: Sunday
- Time: 4:00 pm (ET) / 1:00 pm (PT) - Please convert to your local time.
Class Teacher
Ashlie Swicker
Master of Education
Contributing writer to Book Riot
Current librarian in elementary school
Previous classroom teacher (17 years of experience)
Course Overview
- Read 3 books in 6 weeks.
- Complete assigned book readings and weekly news article readings.
- Engage in discussions and debates guided by a teacher.
- Develop communication skills.
- Approach book club meetings with an open and curious mindset, ready to listen and learn from others.
Course Instructions
- Upon registration, you will receive class instructions for the first session.
- We do not provide books. Students should buy or borrow books themselves.
- Students are required to read the book before the class.
Dates for Classes
- Week 3: Sunday, January 25
- Week 4: Sunday, February 1
- Week 5: Sunday, February 8
- Week 6: Sunday, February 15
- Week 7: Sunday, February 22
- Week 8: Sunday, March 1
Note: Class size should be maintained between 3-5 students for effective debating. Please select an alternative available time during checkout. Refunds will be processed for canceled classes.
The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin
Pacy hopes the Year of the Dog will help her discover who she is and what she wants to be. Through school, friendships, and family traditions, she learns more about herself while sharing funny and touching moments from her Taiwanese American life. It’s a warm, relatable story about growing up and finding your place.