• At a natural gain of vocabulary, expression of language and fluency which can’t be acquired through cramming as such.

• To encourage students to read more and to explore titles they may not find otherwise

• To improve the connection with  passionate readers from different classes and year levels

• To give students the chance to swap highly valued peer recommendations and reviews

• To provide students the opportunity to practice public speaking and respectful discussion and give book lovers a place to feel safe, valued and knowledgeable.