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.