Neal-Schuman Publishers, Inc.

 

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.

 Practical advice…School and public librarians will find many helpful hints, whether they are novice or veteran booktalkers.
-- Booklist
 
The booktalks are short and would be extremely useful as a foundation on which booktalkers can build…It is a solid choice for anyone looking to expand a booktalking repertoire.
-- VOYA
 
The advice is simple but effective…This is a good purchase for new practitioners. Even experienced media specialists might pick up a tip or two.
-- School Library Journal
 

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