Make sure that you receive approval from the instructor for whom you'll be doing the project.

1. Draw a time line to illustrate the events in a story.

2. Construct a story map to show the plot and setting.

3. Create a jacket for for the book, complete with illustrations and blurbs.

4. Draw several anime or manga panels to illustrate sections of the book.

5. Prepare a chart showing the characters, their relationships (with arrows), and a few biographical facts about each.

6. Create a poster-sized advertisement for the book, like a movie poster.

7. Dramatize an incident or scene or an important character, alone or with other students (like a cosplay at ComiCon)

8. Do a radio announcement to publicize the book.

9. Have individual conferences with other students who've read the book for their reactions, and they write those reactions onto window displays either on paper or with windowart paint.

10. Appoint a committee to conduct peer discussions, voting on recommended reviews, and post the reviews with the vote tallies. (Like x # of thumbs up, and x # of thumbs down).

11. Make a shadow play (like Thai shadow theater) with either some narrative or music or songs.

12. Make a story board of the book (check with the theater department if you're not sure what that is. It is commonly used in making movies.)

13. Give a demonstration of what was learned in a book (usually from non-fiction).

14. Make paper bag puppet characters or sock characters and act out a simpler version of the book for a younger group of students.

15. Dramatically enact a part of the book in front of the class to get them "hooked" and interested in reading the book (drama, acting skills)

16. Keep a diary written from one of the character's perspectives.

17. Write a letter to the author telling them explicitly why you liked or didn't like their book. Remember to use courteous behavior and polite words regardless of your opinion.

18. Be a newspaper columnist and write a book review for that section of the newspaper (examine the New York Times Sunday Book Review section for ideas).

19. Write a letter to one of the characters and tell them how to solve their problem(s). Send it to the author.

20. Write a newspaper article based on an incident from the book.

21. Write a biography of the leading character using information from the book.

22. Write an obituary for a key character giving an account of who they were, what they accomplished in life, the legacy left behind (if any), what they were best known for, and their key contributions to their community.

23. Give a testimonial speech citing the character for special distinctions, honors, or an award.

24. Compare and contrast the movie and the book versions of the same story.

25. Make a diorama from a setting in the story (small=shoebox, medium=cardboard box, large=typical science fair display board) and ask to display it in the library.

26. Memorize your favorite lines from the story and write why you like them.

27. Sponsor a class day for everyone to dress as their favorite characters. Cosplay day.

28. Compose a text message/a telegram to encourage someone to read the book.

29. Write or research and find a food recipe(s) that one of the characters might choose as their favorite. Explain why in a preface to the collection.