Holmdel Seventh Graders Don't Judge Books By Covers

HOLMDEL, NJ - As part of their Language Arts classes, seventh graders at the William R. Satz School took part in the second annual Holiday Book Bash in which each book arrives gift-wrapped and with a tag that describes the plot of the story, but without revealing the title - all the better to entice readers into trying something, and helping them avoid judging a book by its cover.

In addition to reading, their teachers included a roaring fire - computer generated - and provided them with snacks and other literacy-engagement opportunities, like the "Deck the Halls" area, where students were encouraged to write a favorite quote or book title on a bulletin board.

Throughout the event, students were encouraged simply to read. They found comfy spots to curl up with their good books, spreading out all over the classroom.

This wonderful event helps students to see that reading can be social, fun, and engaging - exactly what English teachers hope for their students, according to a release from the school.

Reading can be a celebration, middle school pupils learned. Image via Shutterstock.