Booktalking with Teens
Booktalking with Teens prepares and inspires librarians to get the most out of booktalking by probing teen reading experiences, illustrating step-by-step booktalk writing instructions, building booktalk programs, and coaching booktalk performance.\ The book begins by exploring the emotional and intellectual experiences teens report when they read, then examines the many themes, genres, and topics of teen fiction, graphic novels, classics, and nonfiction. The second section focuses on writing...
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This comprehensive guide includes everything librarians need to know to get the most out of booktalking with their teen readers. VOYA "Booktalking with teens breathes life into books and invites teens into libraries." So begins Kristine Mahood's extensive volume on booktalking. Booktalking's purpose is to persuade others to read the book being discussed, and Mahood lays out in detail how to do just that. Each of the nine sections in the book deals with one aspect of booktalking with teenagers. The sections include "The Value of Booktalking," "Looking for Books That Teens Will Want to Read," "Building Your Booktalk Program," and "Finding Audiences," among others. Mahood also reviews the four basic booktalk styles and how to create and craft each style as to not bore the audience. Describing these talks as a balance between show and tell, the author spends much time describing the performance aspect of booktalking in order to hook readers. Samples of booktalks for current YA books in each of the styles are included. Clearly well-versed and passionate about booktalking, Mahood succeeds in tackling every angle in creating captivating booktalks. This comprehensive resource is especially valuable for new librarians and teachers, while those looking to increase their booktalking skills will also be well-served. Each section is a detailed look at one aspect of the booktalk, and each has an extensive list of additional resources for further exploration. Parts of some sections do fall flat, such as descriptions about musical arts and opera and what to eat and drink before booktalks. Additional elements describing the performing aspect and rewriting booktalks make booktalking seem like a daunting task at times; however, these missteps are minor in an otherwise engaging and well-organized work. Reviewer: Jeff Mann
Series Foreword ixAcknowledgments xIntroduction xi1 The Value of Booktalking 1Booktalks 1Learning to Read 3Types of Reading 5Are Teens Reading? Sure! 6Booktalking Connects Teens with Books 14References and Suggested Reading 152 Looking for Books That Teens Will Want to Read 19Listen to Teens Describing Their Reading Experiences 20Cruise the Shelves—In Bookstores 24What's on YourSpace? 25Best Sellers 27Surprises 30References and Suggested Reading 313 Books 33Realistic Fiction for Teens 35Young Adult Genre Fiction 46Comics, Graphic Novels, and Manga 54Contemporary Adult Fiction 57Classic Literature 57Popular Nonfiction 60References and Suggested Reading 684 Public Speaking, Spoken Arts, and Musical Arts 69Public Speaking 70Spoken Arts 82Musical Arts 87References and Suggested Reading and Listening 925 Writing Booktalks 95What Makes a Book Booktalkable? 96Booktalk Styles 97Write from the Heart 118A Few Words about Nonfiction 119Booktalk Writing Methods 120Surefire Booktalk Writing Techniques 128Beginnings and Endings 135Booktalk Buddies 139Finishing Details 143References and Suggested Reading 1486 Building Your Booktalk Program 151How Many Booktalks? 152Book Categories 154Book Tags 155Sample Book Categories and Book Tags 162A Few More Tags 164Program Models 165Program Themes 171Building Booktalk Programs with Presentation Software 172References and Suggested Reading 1797 Finding Audiences 181Get with the Program 182Be True to Your School 184Writing and Designing Hahdouts 185Selling Your Presentation to Your Library 190Selling Your Presentation to Schools 192References and Suggested Reading 2008 Performing Booktalk Programs 201Preparing to Perform 202Before You Go 210Packing Up 210Getting There 211From Front Door to Stage Set 214It's Showtime! 216Booktalk Program 221Wrapping It Up 227After the Show 231References and Suggested Reading 2329 Booktalking Transforms Libraries 235Booktalking Transforms Outreach to Teens 236Booktalking Transforms Reader's Advisory 238Booktalking Transforms Book Promotion 239Booktalking Transforms Teen Web Pages 241Booktalking Transforms Teen Activities and Events 245Booktalking Transforms Outreach to Schools and Communities 249Booktalking Transforms Librarians 251References and Suggested Reading 253Appendix: Books 257Selected Resources 281Index 285
\ VOYA - Jeff Mann\ "Booktalking with teens breathes life into books and invites teens into libraries." So begins Kristine Mahood's extensive volume on booktalking. Booktalking's purpose is to persuade others to read the book being discussed, and Mahood lays out in detail how to do just that. Each of the nine sections in the book deals with one aspect of booktalking with teenagers. The sections include "The Value of Booktalking," "Looking for Books That Teens Will Want to Read," "Building Your Booktalk Program," and "Finding Audiences," among others. Mahood also reviews the four basic booktalk styles and how to create and craft each style as to not bore the audience. Describing these talks as a balance between show and tell, the author spends much time describing the performance aspect of booktalking in order to hook readers. Samples of booktalks for current YA books in each of the styles are included. Clearly well-versed and passionate about booktalking, Mahood succeeds in tackling every angle in creating captivating booktalks. This comprehensive resource is especially valuable for new librarians and teachers, while those looking to increase their booktalking skills will also be well-served. Each section is a detailed look at one aspect of the booktalk, and each has an extensive list of additional resources for further exploration. Parts of some sections do fall flat, such as descriptions about musical arts and opera and what to eat and drink before booktalks. Additional elements describing the performing aspect and rewriting booktalks make booktalking seem like a daunting task at times; however, these missteps are minor in an otherwise engaging and well-organized work. Reviewer: Jeff Mann\ \
