Take On Booktalks!

Take On Booktalks!

Suzanne Walker

Indiana State Library

What are booktalks?

• What do you think they are?

What are booktalks?

• Commercials for books

• Reader’s Advisory

• A fun way to get people to read

Different Kinds

• Leaving with a hook

• Stories from Books

• Audience Participation

• Personal Story

• Promote a Program

• Example: Leave with a Hook

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Young-Fredle-Cynthia-Voigt/dp/0375857877&ei=M4rsVJGUCZfXoATe7YCQDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGQ9w8DS03X5SO-gjv1CVfcamAZxQ&ust=1424874416308939

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Young-Fredle-Cynthia-Voigt/dp/0375857877&ei=M4rsVJGUCZfXoATe7YCQDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGQ9w8DS03X5SO-gjv1CVfcamAZxQ&ust=1424874416308939

When can you do booktalks?

• At the reference desk

• In a formal setting in front of a group

• At your family reunions

• Example: Stories from the book

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Home-Brave-Katherine-Applegate/dp/0312535635&ei=5YrsVI_kMcmvogSFkIHYBg&psig=AFQjCNFh7CSjCPjXpcIMVDbFlpPWbGhCyA&ust=1424874594977972

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Home-Brave-Katherine-Applegate/dp/0312535635&ei=5YrsVI_kMcmvogSFkIHYBg&psig=AFQjCNFh7CSjCPjXpcIMVDbFlpPWbGhCyA&ust=1424874594977972

Why should you do booktalks?

• Spark interest in your older books

• Show off your new books

• Increase circulation

• Increase program statistics

• Turn you into a Rock Star

• Build relationships with schools

• Example – Audience Participation

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Hero-Revealed-Extraordinary-Adventures-Ordinary/dp/0060774665&ei=V4vsVM-mJ9LtoASlgoLoDg&psig=AFQjCNFXG6JQo8Me7eTXUBrl94qCqXG0Wg&ust=1424874700543643

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Hero-Revealed-Extraordinary-Adventures-Ordinary/dp/0060774665&ei=V4vsVM-mJ9LtoASlgoLoDg&psig=AFQjCNFXG6JQo8Me7eTXUBrl94qCqXG0Wg&ust=1424874700543643

Getting into Schools

• It only takes ONE teacher

• My booktalking story

• Chocolate

• Saying Yes

• Promotional Flyer

• Example: Share a personal experience

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/A-Corner-Of-The-Universe/dp/0439388813&ei=uI3sVNfIA43woAT_94KIDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFs-yER7dVyXM3M-cR_w9xhsFwUig&ust=1424875317503195

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/A-Corner-Of-The-Universe/dp/0439388813&ei=uI3sVNfIA43woAT_94KIDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFs-yER7dVyXM3M-cR_w9xhsFwUig&ust=1424875317503195

Typical Format

• Quick introduction or reintroduction

• What have you read lately?

• Let them pick the order of the books

• Booktalk!

• Examples: Leave them on the Hook / Audience Participation

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://100scopenotes.com/2012/01/23/covering-the-newbery-40-island-of-the-blue-dolphins/&ei=k47sVO2pMYXmoAT3_IL4Dg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGS6r96SBvxXV3bB5Skb459KINZrA&ust=1424875531010601

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://100scopenotes.com/2012/01/23/covering-the-newbery-40-island-of-the-blue-dolphins/&ei=k47sVO2pMYXmoAT3_IL4Dg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNGS6r96SBvxXV3bB5Skb459KINZrA&ust=1424875531010601

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.glogster.com/sharksrock/drums-girls-and-dangerous-pie/g-6mn5956p6nobtctkppqjma0&ei=q47sVOejAYzvoASu0ID4Dg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNEYQIe01GVcWe-wac7IzouOFrSPPw&ust=1424875559492297

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.glogster.com/sharksrock/drums-girls-and-dangerous-pie/g-6mn5956p6nobtctkppqjma0&ei=q47sVOejAYzvoASu0ID4Dg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNEYQIe01GVcWe-wac7IzouOFrSPPw&ust=1424875559492297

Choosing Books

• Know your audience

• Try not to always push your favorite genres or books

• READ THE BOOK BEFORE YOU BOOKTALK IT.

• Be aware of content (Feed Story!)

• Example: Story from a Book

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Hole-My-Life-Jack-Gantos/dp/0312641575&ei=Mo_sVM7tPI26ogTSzoDgDg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFY8jqNTwKGPH7gb1R7AOGToagQPw&ust=1424875696715105

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/Hole-My-Life-Jack-Gantos/dp/0312641575&ei=Mo_sVM7tPI26ogTSzoDgDg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFY8jqNTwKGPH7gb1R7AOGToagQPw&ust=1424875696715105

Staying Organized

• Spreadsheet

• Binder

• Whatever works for you

• Example: Personal Story

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/A-Summer-Die-Lois-Lowry/dp/0385734204&ei=Xo_sVP6lIYKYoQT-6ILgDg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNEpyofaQbSegCoKs_JkvINEq3EVqA&ust=1424875737175082

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.amazon.com/A-Summer-Die-Lois-Lowry/dp/0385734204&ei=Xo_sVP6lIYKYoQT-6ILgDg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNEpyofaQbSegCoKs_JkvINEq3EVqA&ust=1424875737175082

What if you are shy?

• The night before my very first booktalkingevent I COULD NOT SLEEP

• Start small

• Take it one class at a time. Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse

• Example: Promoting a Program

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/y/eugene-yelchin/breaking-stalin-s-nose.htm&ei=a5DsVPmYM9iwogTPs4CYDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFWIS2jVVLTBAuc1iXfKWIHs6VVHw&ust=1424876006258565

http://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CAcQjRw&url=http://www.fantasticfiction.co.uk/y/eugene-yelchin/breaking-stalin-s-nose.htm&ei=a5DsVPmYM9iwogTPs4CYDw&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cWc&psig=AFQjCNFWIS2jVVLTBAuc1iXfKWIHs6VVHw&ust=1424876006258565

Follow Up

• I email teachers

• Title / Author / AR points / BL Level

• Date I’m coming again

Resources

• Nancy Keane’s Booktalk Website

• http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/

• Common Sense Media

• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

• Booktalking Basics

• http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/tradebooks/booktalks.htm#discussion

http://nancykeane.com/booktalks/

https://www.commonsensemedia.org/

http://teacher.scholastic.com/products/tradebooks/booktalks.htm

Questions?

Suzanne Walker

Professional Development Office

[email protected]

(317) 234-5649

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