Jeanie's Email:

I received info from my friend in Virginia who had done the Idol program. 

Here's what I learned:

• They called it "school name" Book Idol.....like Eisenhower Book Idol.
• The program took 4-6 weeks.
• Object is to introduce students to a variety of books, encourage reading and involve students in active discussions of their favorite books... and to find the favorite book for the school.
• The program started during Love a Book Month (February) and ended up during National Library Week in April.

• Students are issued a ballot through their English classes to nominate their two favorite books for consideration for the winning Book Idol.  The nomination forms are attached to the letter.  A deadline was given for returning the forms.
• Classes sign up to come to the library for a "Book Look" activity.  Students will take a look at the nominated books.  During this time they judge each book to determine if it will move on to Hollywood. 
• Sixteen books move on to Hollywood.
• Following the Book Looks, students are issued a ballot during their English class with 8 books listed and asked to vote to move a favorite book to the final round. 
• During the final week, students are asked to vote for the winner.  Ballots are sent out to English teachers.