Young Readers' Book Club
Do you like reading and want to practice your English?
Come to our young readers’ book club! Every session we will discuss a different text and theme ranging from literary classics to poetry, short stories, plays, bestsellers, and so much more.
Who?
Young people in secondary education (from Oberstufe up to 20 years old) who can read and understand short texts (5-10 pages) and are able to discuss the content. If you are unsure whether your English is good enough, come along and try it out! Be brave!
When and What? (The sessions will start at 19:00 and last between 60 to 90 minutes)
| 23rd April 2025 | Dystopian Fiction: The Hunger Games, Suzanne Collins |
| 07th May 2025 | Gothic Tales: The Fall of the House of Usher (Short Story), Edgar Allan Poe |
| 21st May 2025 | Female Poets: Poems by Margaret Atwood, Emily Dickinson, and More |
| 18th June 2025 | Growing Up: The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Stephen Chbosky |
| 25th July 2025 | The Question of Loyalty: After Twenty Years (Short Story), O’Henry |
Where?
In the atelier of Burgdorf library: Bernstrasse 7, 3400 Burgdorf
Costs?
Participation is free!
Registration?
We offer between 4-10 spaces per session. Registration for each individual session is separate.
Your host:
The sessions will be hosted by 22-year-old Ellena Turner who is a native English speaker and has a bachelor's degree in English literature and linguistics from the University of Zürich. Ellena lived in England till the age of 10, when she moved to Burgdorf with her family. She has always had a passion for reading and is excited to share this enthusiasm with our young readers.
Homework:
The preparatory reading will be sent by email to the people who have signed up to the session. This reading is voluntary so you can still participate if you have not prepared.
What to expect in the session:
During the session we will look at key passages and themes from the preparatory reading, as well as interesting stylistic features. To help understand the text, a short plot summary, character list and important background information will be introduced at the beginning of the session. Together we will practice understanding and speaking English by discussing the texts and themes as a group. The goal is to learn something new, but most importantly have fun!
Suggestions:
Do you have a favourite book, poem or play you would like to discuss? Please send us your suggestions for future sessions!
