Book Speed Datin

gchoose a book make a connection fall in love

Welcome to Book Speed Dating!

• First impressions! Sometimes we make a match, get to know one another, and fall in

love….with a book.

• And sometimes you have to move on. There are other fish

in the sea!

Speed Dating Do’s and Don’ts• Once the 3 minute timer starts, focus only on the

“date” you chose.• Found a book you like? Keep it with you while

you scope out other “choices”. You never know when you might find one you like better….

• Be respectful of your date and the dates of others.– Don’t change books once the timer starts– Don’t try to read someone else’s book once the

3 minutes start– Focus on your date! It’s only 3 minutes….– Do not talk during the 3 minutes! Your date

deserves your undivided attention!

TimelineFirst 30 sec: pick a table/start looking through books

Rest of 1st minute: choose a book. Look at the cover, blurb, size of print, white space, illustrations, etc. Start reading.

Minutes 1-3: Start reading. In most cases, you will start with the first chapter.

End of minute 3: change tables.