In this thoroughly revised and expanded guide, you will find new strategies, structures, tools, and stories to help you launch and manage literature circles effectively. This much-anticipated second edition includes:

• four different models for preparing students for literature circles
• dozens of variations on the basic version of student-led book clubs
• new models and procedures for primary, intermediate, and high school grades
• an inventory of common management problems and solutions
• ideas for using literature circles with nonfiction texts across the curriculum

This handy guide is ideal for teachers looking to implement or update literature circles in their classroom.