Visibility of eTwinning Projects Group July 2026 Newsletter
me that reading in English could become much more than an individual classroom activity.
I began to wonder: What if young readers from different countries could read the same books and discuss them together?
This question became the starting point for Global Book Explorers – International Book Club. Together with partner schools from Turkey and Romania, we invited thirty-six students aged 11 – 12 to take part in this reading adventure. We wanted them to communicate in English, discover similarities and differences between cultures, exchange personal experiences, develop digital competencies, and, above all, share the joy of reading.
Selecting the right books was one of the most important stages of the project. We chose three stories from the Oxford Reading Tree Traditional Tales collection – Rumpelstiltskin, Finn MacCool and the Giant ' s Causeway, and East of the Sun, West of the Moon – carefully considering students’ language level. The stories had to be accessible enough for eleven- and twelve-year-old learners while offering themes that would inspire meaningful conversations. The books became starting points for reflection and authentic communication. After reading each story, students filled in a Book Review prepared for international online meetings by answering open-ended reflection questions that encouraged them to connect the books with their own lives, cultures, and experiences.
Three books – one international journey
Following Rumpelstiltskin, students reflected on questions such as: What is more important than gold in your life?
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