Description

Looking for a creative way to get students excited about reading? This Book Tasting Project is the perfect addition to your library lessons and library activities for elementary students! Updated July 2026

A book tasting introduces students to a variety of genres, helping them discover new books they might not explore on their own—while giving those lesser-circulated titles a chance to shine.

Designed for grades 2 through middle school, this engaging and flexible resource makes it easy to host a reading café-style book tasting in your classroom or school library. Whether you’re working with second graders or older elementary students, everything you need (except the books!) is included in this ready-to-use packet.

What’s Included:

• Lare Variety of Posters – “Welcome to the Reading Café”, “Book Tasting Coming Soon”, and more in color, black & white, portrait, and landscape formats. Includes real pictures and clip art
•  Student Reservation Form – Organize seating and table assignments easily
•  Table Signs (1–8) – Includes themed “Book Tasting” and “Reading Café” signs
•  Place Cards – Assign specific seats if desired
•   Book Tasting Menus
  • Tri-fold menu for upper elementary (4th–5th grade)
  • Mini-book menu for younger students (2nd–3rd grade)
  • Simplified one-page menu for easy prep and flexible use
• Book Tasting Placemats – Two versions with reflection prompts
•  Bookmarks (3 styles) – In color and black & white; includes “Books I Liked” and “Book Tasting Coming Soon” options
•  Genre Posters (12 half-page posters) – Definitions for common genres to guide student exploration

Now Includes Editable Menus, table signs and book genre signs

This book tasting project is ideal for:

• Introducing students to a wide range of genres
• Encouraging book choice and reading excitement
• Supporting reading engagement and genre awareness
• Adding a festive, low-prep event to your library or classroom reading program

Please look at the preview. The preview includes almost every page of the file. This way you know exactly what you are getting.

Terms of Use
© Copyright Staying Cool in the Library. All rights reserved by the author. This product is to be used by the original purchaser only. Copying for more than one teacher is prohibited. Additional licenses are available at a discount. For librarians: you may use this product with all of your classes and students.