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Club’s new book: ‘Chasing Vermeer’
Read an excerpt from author Blue Balliett's book about two bright and quirky sixth-graders on a puzzling and suspenseful quest to find a missing painting.
Q&A with ‘Vermeer’ author Blue Balliett
Club’s new book: Molly Moon’s next adventure
Excerpt: ‘The Sisters Grimm’
Q&A with ‘Grimm’ author Michael Buckley
Do you have a book suggestion for the club?
A conversation with Stephen Hawking
‘Golden Compass’ not promoting atheism
Excerpt:‘George’s Secret Key to the Universe’
Q & A: Stephen Hawking and daughter Lucy
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  Have you started a book club for your kids? Tell us what books they've enjoyed reading and what book they're reading now.
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  The mind behind ‘Molly Moon’
March 14: Author Georgia Byng talks about the inspiration behind this hypnotic series and answers questions from Al’s Book Club members.
  Kids quiz ‘Sisters Grimm’ author
Feb. 1: From what inspired this book to his favorite fairy tale, Michael Buckley answers questions from the members of Al’s Book Club.
  Lucy Hawking on her dad
Dec. 20: The co-author of “George’s Secret Key to the Universe” talks to TODAY’s Al Roker about writing with her father, Stephen Hawking, and answers kids’ questions.
‘Bud’ author talks to Al's club
Aug. 24: Christopher Paul Curtis answers the kids’ questions and reveals what’s next for him in the writing world.
Nancy Yi Fan on "Swordbird"
July 13: The 12-year-old author is an inspiration to Al's Book Club kids. She answers their questions about publishing & a prequel.
Rich Riordan answers fans' questions
June 15: “The Lightning Thief” author talks about his inspiration, mythology and the fourth book with Al's Book Club members.
Al reads ‘The Invention of Hugo Cabret’
May 18: TODAY's Al Roker and his book club talk about their favorite parts, and illustrations and question author Brian Selznick.
Al's book club for kids
April 27: Are your children looking for some good summer reading? TODAY's Al Roker discusses his new book club series.
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  About Al’s Book Club for Kids

Tune in to TODAY for more on our new pick, “Chasing Vermeer,” by Blue Balliett. If you are a grade school teacher who would like your class to read along and ask the author questions, please click here to send us an e-mail.

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Question for Blue Balliett?

Curious about how she thought of the fun and suspensful book "Chasing Vermeer"? Click here to e-mail us your questions for her!

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  Meet the kids in the book club

The young readers tell us about their favorite books, their summer plans and much more:

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  "The Invention of Hugo Cabret"
Read an excerpt of this illustrated book for children by Brian Selznick. In this chapter, Hugo's friend tries to learn more about him ...

  Reading resources

Learn more about reading programs, book club tips, and children’s books.

American Library Association: Notable children’s books of 2007
PDF: American Library Association: Top 10 teen books for summer
KidsRead.com: Latest books for children
Scholastic.com: Reading tips, books and more