Research
Allen, J., Moller, K.J., & Stroup, D. (2003, July-September ). "Is this some kind of soap opera?": A tale of two readers across four literature discussion contexts. Reading & Writing Quarterly, 19, 3, 225-252.

Almasi, J.F. (1995). The nature of fourth graders' sociocognitive conflicts in peer-led and teacher-led discussions of literature. Reading Research Quarterly, 30, 314-351.

Almasi, J.F., Arya, P., & O’Flahavan, J.F. (2001). A comparative analysis of student and teacher development in more and less proficient discussions of literature. Reading Research Quarterly, 36, 96-120.

Almasi, J.F., McKeown, M.G., & Beck, I.L. (1996). The nature of engaged reading in classroom discussions of literature. Journal of Literacy Research, 28, 1, 107-146.

Alvermann, D. (1996). Peer-led discussions: Whose interests are served? Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 39, 4, 282-289.

Alvermann, D., Young, J.P., Weaver, D., Hinchman, K.A., Moore, D.W., Phelps, S.F., Thrash, E.C., & Zalewski, P. (1996). Middle and high school students’ perceptions of how they experience text-based discussions: A multicase study. Reading Research Quarterly, 31, 3, 244-267.

Beeghly, D.G. (2005, September). It's about time: Using electronic literature discussion groups with adult learners. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 49, 1, 12-21.

Berne, J.I. & Clark, K.F. (2006, May). Comprehension strategy use during peer-led discussions of text: Ninth graders tackle "The Lottery." Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 49, 8, 674-686.

Bettis, P. & Roe, M.F. (2008). Reading girls: Living literate and powerful lives. Research in Middle Level Education Online, 32, 1, 1-18.

Blum, T.H., Lipsett, L.R., & Yocom, D.J. (2002). Literature circles. Remedial & Special Education, 23, 2, 99-108.

Bowers-Campbell, J. (2011, May). Take it out of class: Exploring virtual literature circles. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 54, 8, 557-567.

Commeyras, M. & Sumner, G. (1996). Literature discussions based on student-posed questions. Reading Teacher, 50, 3, 262-265.

Evans, K.S. (1996). A closer look at literature discussion groups: The influence of gender on student response and discourse. New Advocate, 9, 3, 183-196.

Evans, K.S. (1996). Creating spaces for equity? The role of positioning in peer-led literature discussions. Language Arts, 73, 3, 194-202.

Evans, K.S., Alvermann, D., & Anders, P.L. (1998). Literature discussion groups: An examination of gender roles. Reading Research and Instruction, 37, 2, 107-122.

Eeds, M. & Wells, D. (1989). Grand conversations: An exploration of meaning construction in literature study groups. Research in the Teaching of English, 23, 4-29.

Iddings, A.C.D., Risko, V.J., & Rampulla, M.P. (2009, September). When you don't speak their language: Guiding English-language learners through conversations about text. Reading Teacher, 63(1), 52-61.

Martinez-Roldan, C.M. & Lopez-Robertson, J.M. (1999/2000). Initiating literature circles in a first-grade bilingual classroom. The Reading Teacher, 53, 4, 270-281.

McElvain, C.M. (2010). Transactional literature circles and the reading comprehension of English learners in the mainstream classroom. Journal of Research in Reading, 33, 2, 178-205.
Medina, C. (2010). "Reading across communities" in biliteracy practices: Examining translocal discourses and cultural flows in literature discussions. Reading Research Quarterly, 45, 1, 40-60.

Mills, H. & Jennings, L. (2011, May). Talking about talk: Reclaiming the value and power of literature circles. The Reading Teacher, 64,8, 590-598.

O’Flahavan, J.F. (1995). Teacher role options in peer discussions about literature. The Reading Teacher, 48, 4, 354-356.

Raphael, T.E. & McMahon, S.I. (1994). Book club: An alternative framework for reading instruction. Reading Teacher, 48, 2, 102-116.

Short, K.G. (1984). Literacy as a collaborative experience: The role of intertextuality. Doctoral dissertation. Indiana University.

Short, K.G., Kaufman, G., Kaser, S., Kahn, L.H., & Crawford, K.M. (1999). “Teacher-watching”: Examining teacher talk in literature circles. Language Arts, 76, 5, 377-385.

Sportsman, E.L., Certo, J.L., Bolt, S.E., & Miller, J.A. (2011). Literature circles: Social and leadership development among at-risk students. School Psychology Forum: Research in Practice , 5, 1, 13-28. Retrieved from http://www.nasponline.org/publications/spf/issue4_5/Literature_Circles_and_At-Risk_Students.pdf

Stringer, S.J., Reynolds, G.P., & Simpson, F.M. (2003). Collaboration between classroom teachers and a school counselor through literature circles: Building self-esteem. Journal of Instructional Psychology, 30, 1, 69-76.

Wilfong, L.G. (2009, October). Textmasters: Bringing literature circles to textbook reading across the curriculum. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 53, 2, 164-171.

Best Practice Articles
Anderson, P.L. & Corbett, L. (2008). Literature circles for students with learning disabilities. Intervention in School & Clinic, 44, 1, 25-33.

Barone, D. (2013, March). Making meaning: Individual and group response within a book club structure. Journal of Early Childhood Literacy, 13, 1, 3-25.

Baur, J. & Lee, J. (2012, Summer). Talking comics. Young Adult Library Services, 10, 4, 17-21.

Beeghly, D.G. (2005). It's about time: Using electronic literature discussion groups with adult learners. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 49, 1, 12-21.

Berne, J.I. & Clark, K.F. (2008). Focusing literature discussion groups on comprehension strategies. The Reading Teacher, 62, 1, 74-79.

Blackburn, M.V. (2011, July-September). Analyzing talk in a long-term literature discussion group: Ways of operating within LGBT-inclusive and queer discourses. Reading Research Quarterly, 46, 3, 222-248.

Boardman Moen, C. (2005). Literature circles revisited. Book Links, 14, 5, 52-53.

Brevig, L. (2006, March). Engaging in retrospective reflection. The Reading Teacher, 59 (6), 522-530.

Bruce, H. (2003). Hoop dancing: Literature circles and Native American storytelling. English Journal, 9, 1, 54-59.

Casey, H.K. (2008). Engaging the disengaged: Using literature clubs to motivate struggling adolescent readers and writers. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52, 4, 284-294.

Clarke, L.W. (2007). Discussing Shiloh: A conversation beyond the book. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 51, 2, 112-122.

Clarke, L.W. & Holwadel, J. (2007). "Help! What is wrong with these literature circles and what can we do to fix them?". The Reading Teacher, 61, 1, 20-29.

Collins, J. (2010). Transform global literature circles with Web 2.0. Library Media Connection, 29, 2, 24-25.

Cox, E. & Lacey-Parrish, A. (2010). Shifting to literature circles. School Library Monthly, 27, 2, 43-45.

Daniels, H. (2003). How can you grade literature circles? Voices from the Middle, 11, 1, 52-53.

DeVault, N. (2009). Literature circles in library class. Library Media Connection, 28, 1, 24-25.

DeVick-Fry, J. & LeSage, T. (2010). Science literacy circles: Big ideas about science. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 47, 2, 35-40.

Diehl, H. (2005, September). Snapshots of our journey to thoughtful literacy. The Reading Teacher, 59 (1), 56-69.

Dong, Y. (2006, October). Learning to think in English. Educational Leadership, 64(2), 22-26.

Eeds, M. & Peterson, R. (1997). Literature studies revisited: Some thoughts on talking with children about books. New Advocate, 10, 1, 49-59.

Fain, J.G. (2008). "Um, they weren't thinking about their thinking": Children's talk about issues of oppression. Multicultural Perspectives, 10, 4, 201-208.

Frailey, M., Buck-Rodriguez, G., & Anders, P.L. (2009). Literary letters: Developmental readers' responses to popular fiction. Journal of Developmental Education, 33, 1, 2-13.

Fredricks, L. (2012, March). The benefits and challenges of culturally responsive EFL critical literature circles. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 55, 6, 494-504.

Geraci, P.M. (2003). Promoting positive reading discourse and self-exploration through a multicultural book club. Journal of Correctional Education, 54, 2, 54-60.

Gray, E.S. (2009). The importance of visibility: Students' and teachers' criteria for selecting African American literature. The Reading Teacher, 62, 6, 472-481.

Grisham, D.L. & Wolsey, T.D. (2006). Recentering the middle school classroom as a vibrant learning community: Students, literacy, and technology intersect. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 49, 8, 648-660.

Harland, P., Plante, A., Marker, J., Falter, C., Thompson, K., Guilmett, K., & Hogan, M. (2010, June) The high school book club -- now with Kindles! Teacher Librarian, 37, 5, 57-59.

Heller, M.E. (2007, December/January). Telling stoires and talking facts: First graders' engagements in a nonfiction book club. The Reading Teacher, 60, 4, 358-369.

Isaacs, K.T. (2010). Promoting literature through book discussion. Book Links, 19, 5, 32-34.

Johnson, D. (2010). Teaching with authors' blogs: Connections, collaboration, creativity. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 54, 3, 172-180.

Johnson, H. (2000). “To stand up and say something”: “Girls only” literature circles at the middle level. New Advocate, 13, 4, 375-389.

Kitsis, S. (2010). The virtual circle. Educational Leadership, 68, 1, 50-56.

Klages, C., Pate, S., & Conforti, Jr., P.A. (2007). Virtual literature circles. Curriculum & Teaching Dialogue, 9, 1/2, 293-309.

Lapp, D. & Fisher, D. (2009, April). It's all about the book: Motivating teens to read. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52, 7, 556-561.

Larson, L.C. (2009, May). Reader response meets new literacies: Empowering readers in online learning communities. Reading Teacher, 62, 8, 638-648.

Lloyd, S.L. (2004). Using comprehension strategies as a springboard for student talk. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 48, 2, 114-124.

Lohmiller, D. (2010). Jump-start collaboration. Library Media Connection, 29, 3, 38-40.

Long, T.W. & Gove, M.K. (2003/2004). How engagement strategies and literature circles promote critical response in a fourth-grade, urban classroom. The Reading Teacher, 57, 4, 350-361.

Maloch, B. (2004, March). One teacher's journey: Transitioning into literature discussion groups. Language Arts, 81(4), 312-322.

Martinez-Roldan, C. & Lopez-Robertson, J. (1999). “Stopk, think and listen to the heart”: Literature discussions in a primary bilingual classroom. New Advocate, 12, 4, 377-379.

McCall, A.L. (2010, June). Teaching powerful social studies ideas through literature circles. Social Studies, 101, 4, 152-159.

McIntyre, E. (2007, April). Story discussion in the primary grades: Balancing authenticity and explicit teaching. The Reading Teacher, 60(7), 610-620.

McKee, B. (2005). Adventures with a high school book club. Library Media Connection, 23, 4, 44-46.

Medina, C. (2010, January-March). "Reading across communities" in biliteracy practices: Examining translocal discourses and cultural flows in literature discussions. Reading Research Quarterly, 45, 1, 40-60.

Moreillon, J., Hunt, J., & Ewing, S. (2009, December). Learning and teaching in WANDA Wiki wonderland: Literature circles in the digital commons. Teacher Librarian, 37, 2, 23-38.

Noll, E. (1994). Social issues and literature circles with adolescents. Journal of Reading, 38, 2, 88-93.

Peralta-Nash, C. (2003). Literature circles in a bilingual classroom: The power of language choice. New Advocate, 16, 1, 57-61.

Pearson, C. (2010). Acting up or acting out? Unlocking children's talk in literature circles. Literacy, 44, 1, 3-11.

Rice, P. (2005, December). It "ain't" always so: Sixth graders' interpretations of Hispanic-American stories with universal themes. Children's Literature in Education, 36(4), 343-362.

Samway, K., Whang, G., Cade, C., Gamil, M., Lubandina, M., & Phommachanh, K. (1991). Reading the skeleton, the heart, and the brain of a book: Students' perspectives on literature study circles. The Reading Teacher, 45, 196-205.

Scharber, C. (2009, February). Online book clubs: Bridges between old and new literacies practices. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 52, 5, 433-437.

Spiegel, D.L. (1998). Silver bullets, babies, and bath water: Literature response groups in a balanced literacy program. The Reading Teacher, 52, 2, 114-124.

Stewart, P. (2009). Facebook and virtual literature circle parnership in building a community of readers. Knowledge Quest, 37, 4, 28-33.

Stien, D. & Beed, P.L. (2004). Bridging the gap between fiction and nonfiction in the literature circle setting. The Reading Teacher, 57, 6, 510-518.

Straits, W.J., Zwiep, S.G., & Wilke, R.R. (2011). Connecting students to science through structured reading of historical nonfication. Journal of College Science Teaching, 40, 3, 26-31.

Thein, A.H., Guise, M., & Sloan, D.L. (2011, September). Problemitizing literature circles as forums for discussion of multicultural and political texts. Journal of Adolescent & Adult Literacy, 55, 1, 15-24.

Whittaker, C.R. (2012, March). Integrating literature circles into a cotaught inclusive classroom. Intervention in School & Clinic, 47, 4, 214-223.

Wolsey, T.D. (2004, January/February). Literature discussion in cyberspace: Young adolescents using threaded discussion groups to talk about books. Reading Online, 7(4). Available: http://www.readingonline.org/articles/art_index.asp?HREF=wolsey/index.htm