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Overview
You can always get teenagers to talk, and Bromann, who has public as well as school library experience to call upon, has found something they can talk about, which is books. She focuses on the person leading the discussion, offering advice on how to create a successful booktalk, what kinds of books work best, and how to keep kids involved, including techniques to keep the leader's introduction short and sweet but still motivational. She gives 200 booktalks to try, indexes them by genre and theme or by title, and gives practical advice on setting up the right time and place. Bromann's examples could also work for instructors in a variety of classroom situations. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, ORSynopsis
You can always get teenagers to talk, and Bromann, who has public as well as school library experience to call upon, has found something they can talk about, which is books. She focuses on the person leading the discussion, offering advice on how to create a successful booktalk, what kinds of books work best, and how to keep kids involved, including techniques to keep the leader's introduction short and sweet but still motivational. She gives 200 booktalks to try, indexes them by genre and theme or by title, and gives practical advice on setting up the right time and place. Bromann's examples could also work for instructors in a variety of classroom situations. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
School Library Journal
Booktalking That Works (Neal-Schuman, 2001) focuses on the culture, interest, and reading habits of teens. This companion is a straightforward, practical guide on how to execute a successful booktalk. The author readily admits that the methods discussed are those that have worked for her, and she encourages librarians to find what they are comfortable with-and then to stick with it. That being the case, the advice is simple but effective. The first part of the book consists of questions such as "Should I Use a Theme?" or "I Am a School Librarian. How Do I Get into Classrooms?" followed by answers. The tone is conversational, making this section an easy, enjoyable read. The second part contains 200 booktalks. A genre/subject and a title index are included. This is a good purchase for any new practitioners. Even experienced media specialists might pick up a tip or two.-Sadie Mattox, DeKalb County Public Library, Decatur, GA Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.