The LITclub 

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013

This book is a fun filled and accessible read for all ages which can help bridge the gap most parents feel nowadays. Lit Club has great ideas and even sample lessons to introduce to homeschooling groups, and/or groups of students in and out of the school environment; by expanding their minds, making them work and think outside the box through immersion into the expansive world of literature.
As a mom and professional who works with children and teenagers, I highly recommend The Lit Club. Begin your journey now!!

jolene

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on September 9, 2013

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This is a great book written by a mother of teens who knows how to motivate them to dive into the world of literature.

Caitlyn Savannah

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2013

The LitClub turned out to be much more than I thought it would. The IDEA of a starting a LitClub as the author describes it is so exciting, especially since I’ve had such a hard time getting my kids to read classics. Getting together with other families, reading, doing projects, and eating are fun and easy. 

christy

4.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2016

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What is required to make a book a “classic” among cultural, historical periods of literature? The book must touch the senses, stir the emotions, heighten curiosity, and entice the reader to travel onward from page-to-page and chapter-to-chapter. Unlike the average run-of-the-mill book club, The LITClub (formed in 2002 by Ali Dent) transcends the mundane monthly domestic gathering of readers to discuss literature. The LITClub provides much more!

Carla

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2014

My daughter has been a part of a Lit Club for the past 2 years. She just took the PSAT as a freshman in high school and scored PERFECT on the Literary Elements section! This book is amazing. It is so user friendly and it is really fun. The kids have such a great time while they are learning so much . I DEFINITELY recommend this book.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013

The LitClub is not just a guide to a book club, this is a major resource for anyone who is thinking about hosting an interactive learning experience revolving around a book. This book has examples of discussion guides, project ideas, menus and more for specific books, these really can be used as a model for any book and can then be used for any age reader. Are you a beginner looking for how to start a LitClub…this book is for you! Are you already hosting a LitClub and looking for ways to improve it…this book is for you too!

Tara

4.0 out of 5 stars Réinventons Freynet à l’âge de l’Internet

Reviewed in France on January 23, 2016

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The author is targeting junior high school and high school students including special college level classes for high school students who try to get ahead of their future college years. Her approach, which she started for her own kids who had difficulty with reading (dyslexia), is a lot more interesting than it looks.

Dr Jacques COULARDEAU

2.0 out of 5 stars Includes a not so hidden agenda

Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016

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It should also be noted that she is teaching her children the Classics. That is a terrific and wonderful thing to do, but today’s students also need to know that not all great literature was written by dead white people. I hope she understands that a variety of authors of many backgrounds will help her charges grow into open and accepting Americans.

D. Rachlin

4.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016

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Ms Dent has developed a finely tuned organized and thoughtful program for teaching and encouraging young people and their parents’ appreciation of literature. I enjoyed her ideas, both in content and her excellent presentation of them. I can imagine that many families have, and will, benefit from their own “LITClub”. 

Clytie Koehler

3.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2016

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Ali Dent’s handbook for creating better readers and hopefully better thinkers shows many interesting techniques for readers of all ages. Dent’s division of classic reading into four time periods shows her grasp of reading elements. The final section of the handbook that gives questions, vocabulary, definitions, and project suggestions merits special attention. I belong to 3 book clubs and would like to utilize some of Dent’s techniques to enhance our book discussions.

Delphimo

4.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on September 20, 2013

What sets The LIT Club apart from other book clubs, is that it is as much of an “experience” as a book study. Yes, the students read great literature. (Score!) Yes, the leader facilitates a discussion (everything you need is in the book) that increases students’ understanding of the finer points of literature. (Score!) BUT…the main benefit of this experience to me is the relational aspect. For non-homeschooling families, it is a wonderful bonus: your children are bonding with other students over intellectual pursuits–and enjoying it! So many other peer-oriented activities have a meaningless base. This challenges kids to think “highly,” and they love to rise to the occasion!

Tracy

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT just for homeschoolers!

Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2013

I seize every opportunity to supplement my children’s formal education in public school with multi-sensory adventures in learning. Ali Dent’s book fully equips me to do just that with classic literature.

Different from traditional book clubs, LITClub invites families to participate together. This creates and deepens community. Add to that the bent on classic literature, the themed meals, creative projects (that are not only fun, but develop critical thinking), vocabulary helps, focus sheets that explore literary terms and devices … all this adds up to an immersive experience. Readers of all ages and all learning styles can benefit from this model.

Tanya Dennis

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2013

The LitClub is a user friendly/family friendly book that, if used as intended, will provide students with a friendly, encouraging environment in which to make friends and discuss ideas, a list of great, classic books to read over a year’s time, tools to reinforce vocabulary and writing, and a nicely finished notebook and materials that can serve as a literature credit (especially for the home educated family).

Lee Desmond

5.0 out of 5 stars 

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2014

The LitClub is not just about reading, nor literature. It is about how a group of people can come together to explore and better understand life by looking at it through the lens of classic novels. 

James K.