Book Bistro

At the end of each quarter, we celebrate the reading we have accomplished by enjoying a Book Bistro. We bring in our books --and some tasty treats-- and we have book talks in small groups with others who have read similar books. After discussing books for an hour, students leave with multiple new book options for the following quarter. Over winter break, students also read a book by Sharon Draper, an award-winning author who will be joining us for Writers Week in February. Including this winter break reading, each student in RISE has read at least three 'outside books,' hopefully finding an author or genre he/she enjoys.