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2021 Family Dinner Book Club

November 15, 2020 • 6 Comments

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BOOKS FOR FAMILY DINNER BOOK CLUB

We started Family Dinner Book Club in 2014. That is 72 family dinners around books. Now that we are entering year 7 it’s time to celebrate.

The 2021 theme for Family Dinner Book club is…

Celebrate With Family Dinner Book Club

Each month in 2021, we will celebrate the season or a special occasion through books. Here is the month by month plan.

A Year of Celebrating with Books

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January: New Year’s Day

Our focus book is Freedom Soup by Tami Charles.  Discover how a Haitian family welcomes in the new year.  The book even includes a recipe. 

See the New Year’s Family Dinner Book Club HERE

February: Groundhog Day

There is a groundhog in the garden in A Garden for Groundhog by Lorna Balian.

See the Groundhog Family Dinner Book Club Here

March: International Women’s Day

Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History by Vashti Harrison gives a glimpse of 40 different amazing women who have impacted our lives.

See the International Women’s Day Family Dinner Book Club Here

April: Earth Day

Alba & The Ocean Clean Up by Lara Hawthorne reminds us to keep plastic out of our waterways.

See the Earth Day Book Club Here

May: National Pet Month

Remembering Vera by Patricia Polacco introduces us to a very special dog who became a hero.

Books About Pets and Family Dinner Club Details

June: Summer Solstice

Usher in more sun and warmth with Under Alaska’s Midnight Sun by Deb Vanasse.

Summer Books

Summer Themed Activities

Summer Themed Menu

July: National Ice Cream Month

Ice Cream is enjoyed around the world.  Celebrate the creamy cool treat with Saffron Ice Cream by Rashin Kheiriyeh.

Ice Cream and Popsicle Books

Themed Menu

Ice Cream Activity

August: Back to School

Head back to school with an appreciation of your name and those of your classmates in Your Name is a Song by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow.

Books About Names

First Day of School Books

5 Ways to Celebrate Back to School Activities

Back to School Menu

September: Grandparents’ Day

Grandparents are special people and we will celebrate them with the story My Day with Gong Gong by Sennah Yee.

October.: Fall Harvest

Strega Nona’s Harvest by Tomie DePaola will help us celebrate a new season.

Fall Books

Fall Harvest Conversation Starters

Fall Harvest Menu

Pumpkin Activities

November: Thanks and Giving Celebration

We Are Grateful by Traci Sorell reminds us to be thankful.

Books About Gratitude

Menu

Printable Gratitude Activities

December: Winter Solstice

Daylight grows shorter and we celebrate that in The Shortest Day by Susan Cooper.

All About Family Dinner Book Club

Participating in Family Dinner Book Club is easy.

Each month you can expect us to send you:

  • book discussion questions
  • a themed dinner menu
  • a hands-on activity

Sign up for our special Family Dinner Book Club email to get the links to each part of your dinner.—->Sign Up Here to Get Your Monthly Email

Then, you grab a copy of the book, read it with your family, plan a night for your dinner, and have fun.

We even have a Family Dinner Book Club page where you share a picture of your dinner with others or share on Instagram and use the hashtag #FamilyDinnerBookClub.

School and Library Connections

If you are an educator, you can even let your families know about Family Dinner Book Club. In fact, many schools and libraries host Family Dinner Book Club events.


I created a letter that you can send home with families introducing the Family Dinner Book Club and inviting families to join in 2021. Click HERE to download, print, and pass out the letter to families.


Do you need a holiday gift for a family? Grab a few or all of the books on this list, and you have the perfect holiday gift!

Let’s celebrate. Don’t forget to print out the book list HERE.

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About Jodie Rodriguez

Jodie Rodriguez is a mom of two young boys and an early childhood/elementary educator with over 20 years of experience. Jodie's passion is helping parents, teachers, librarians and anyone else interested in nurturing and reaching ALL of our youngest growing readers.

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  1. Jaimie F. says

    January 17, 2021 at 11:41 am

    Hi there! I love your site and ideas. I’m sharing with my preschool students and their families! I wish I had found this site when my own children could have benefitted from them. Do you have any suggestions for family book club geared toward tweens and/or teens? Thanks in advance!

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      January 27, 2021 at 2:51 pm

      I’m not aware of a resource for older students.

      Reply
  2. Cyndi says

    December 19, 2020 at 4:47 pm

    The list looks Wonderful. At what afe would you start this Program. I am thinking it would nake a good grandma activity. 🙂

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      December 19, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Oh yes, it would be an excellent grandma activity. It is easily adapted to all ages. But, it is geared toward ages 4-8.

      Reply
  3. Mary Gleghorn says

    November 16, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Hi Jodie! This is a terrific idea! I am a retired Special educator and administtrator! Such a great idea on so many levels.
    Tried to print out the list of books for the family Book Club and the link takes me to the parent letter only.
    What am I doing incorrectly?
    Mary

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    • Jodie Rodriguez says

      November 16, 2020 at 6:43 pm

      Hi Mary! Thank you so much. The booklist can be found within the family letter. Hope that helps.
      Best,
      Jodie

      Reply

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