Books on the Menu

Books on the Menu is a cross-age literacy program in which the oldest students in an elementary school mentor the youngest students — their "bookmates" — in reading. Through this food-themed initiative, children satisfy their craving for good books and stories while building new friendships.

Program Goals:

• Increase the amount of time children spend reading and talking about books.
• Promote helping relationships between older and younger children.
• Increase the confidence and self-esteem of older children.
• Promote collegiality among upper-grade and primary-grade teachers.
• Make reading a highly visible activity in the school.

Books on the Menu seeks to increase reading motivation at two critical junctures: at the stage when young children are beginning to read, and when older children are expected to be proficient readers.

The program presents upbeat, fun activities based on research into what best motivates children to read and to learn in a mentoring relationship. 

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