More Booktalking That Works (Teens @ the Library)

Teens @ the Library Series

by Jennifer Bromann

Build your booktalking repertoire with these easy and effective talks. Jennifer Bromann, author of the popular Booktalking that Works , returns with this collection of over 200 titles and all-new talks—from classics like Go Ask Alice to current bestsellers like The Five People You Meet in Heaven . Filled with practical advice, Bromann helps librarians craft their own booktalks; get invited into classrooms and schools; incorporate various genres and subjects; and develop catchy book hooks that grab teens’ attention and get them to the shelves. Entries for each book include a full, ready-to-use booktalk and suggestions for expanding the talk. In tune with current teen reading interests, this essential booktalking resource covers a wide range of titles—fiction, nonfiction, poetry, biography, multicultural works, and much more. Perfect as a ready-to-use resource or as a launching pad for developing polished, personal routines, More Booktalking that Works is an exemplary guide for school and public librarians serving teens.

145 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Andrew · Rating 1 out of 5]

Published in 2005, the sequel to Booktalks, which more or less just says, here's how you do booktalk, but let's focus on genres and actually doing the booktalks…. The only plus side for this author is that she tries to use books that go from the 11 year old tween demographic (for books like Hoot, and award winners from upper Elementary/Middle Grade readers) to High School readers (for books like Speak)...Okay...But, even by 2005 standard, the author does not follow pop-culture at all, given that she is still using Buffy the Vampire Slayer (the Sarah Michelle Gellar t.v. show version) as contemporary. She also makes no attempt to tell the readers, 'Hey, follow pop culture. You'll need to to succeed with teens.'

[Magnonia · Rating 1 out of 5]

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