#TitleTalk Archive
Home to the great conversations about how to best promote reading to our students and the titles we can share with them (and each other). #titletalk meets on the last Sunday of each month from 8-9 pm EST.
Sunday April 24, 2016
Welcome to , our monthly chat about reading and books. and I are excited to talk about fantasy with you.
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Welcome to ! Tonight we're talking FANTASY. Thanks for joining and me!
Yahoo! Hi I'm Heather, 5th grade teacher from Michigan!
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I'm Joelee, a preservice Elementary and Special Ed teacher at Grove City College in PA
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Happy Sunday! Kathleen from NY, 3rd grade teacher.
Hello everyone! I'm Mackenzie and I'm an elem ed and spec. ed major at Grove City College in PA.
Scott from Iowa. Excited to join in my first
Glad I'm finally making it. Seems like forever since I've been here…
Melanie, librarian in Houston, TX.
Hi! Sarah here, 3rd and 5th grade teacher in Virginia Beach!
I'm Dawn, gr 3 teacher from Calgary, AB Canada
Hey guys! It's been awhile... excited to chat.
So excited for ! Stacey from Cincinnati. Floating 4/5 ELA teacher & book lover!!
Leigh Anne 6th grade ELA from Indiana.
Paul from Stamford, CT - 4th grade ELA/SS teacher
Hello from Central New York! I teach 5th and just finished a book binge for our upcoming unit.
Julie from Plymouth MN. Fourth grade, soon to be Media Specialist! Woo-hoo!!!
Jana, 5th grade teacher in Columbus, Ohio
Jacqui - Reading specialist, nor cal, and the first title talk I've remembered to be available for! Woohoo
Emily, 4th ELA/SS from SC! My first Excited!
Hi . I'm Stacy, a 3rd grade teacher from CT.
Jill, 4th grade teacher from IN
Q1. What are your students' experiences reading fantasy? What about yours?
Hey Friend! Glad to see you & it's not even Tuesday! 😉
I'm Brian. I teach MS Ss English in CO. I'm excited to revisit
Hi! Excited to be able to join the chat.
Hi! first timer!! I'm Emily, First grade teacher.
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4th grade teacher from outside of Minneapolis…
Great to see another Hoosier!
Hoping to jump in a little for - Pernille in Wisconsin, 7th grade ELA
Hi! Jen from Virginia-popping in while working on dissertation. Looking forward to tonight's discussion!
Shelly, K-4 teacher librarian, Arkansas. Super excited!
Julie here. Reading specialist in Illinois.
Yay! It goes by quickly, but don't despair. There will be an archive at the end. https://t.co/lEUdJr1Jdi
Emily, 4th ELA/SS from SC! My first Excited!
A1: Some of my students love fantasy and others will not read it. I've enjoyed some fantasy, but it isn't my favorite!
A1: Growing up I had no interest in reading fantasy. None.
Very excited for 5th grade librarian from Texas and AVID reader!
Must be a good sign when I recognize so many on the chat! My friends
Hi everyone! Megan from the twin cities.
Currently a preservice T, but I've always grown up loving fantasy- I would want to instill that love in my future students!
I'm Ginger - 5th grade teacher, book lover, aspiring MG novelist. My first & I'm excited!
Hi I'm Alison, 4th grade teacher in Ohio.
A1: I think most of my kids are way more into fantasy than I was at that age, but they are opening my eyes!
A1: Pre-service Teacher, but I think most students like the different worlds offered in fantasy.
Hi! Angie from St. Louis, K-5 Instr Coach
A1 My students are crazy about Harry Potter and the Rick Riordan books.
Excited to see so many friends making it tonight.
Kevin from The Teacher Learning Sessions--looking forward to tonight's chat.
Hello All! Patty from CA-elementary librarian and literacy specialist. Excited to be inspired tonight!
A1 My Ss love it, while I am more of a realistic fiction gal myself!
Hi all. Seems like a decade since I've had a free Sunday night.
3rd grade teacher from Cali. Book enthusiast
A1: My 4th graders love fantasy and it has been the genre that has gotten my boys hooked into reading.
A1: hit and miss with fantasy. Some years I have all fantasy all the time, other years it is hard to excite them about fantasy!
A1: Some students LOVE fantasy and read deep into a series. Others more reticent. I love most types of fantasy if story is solid
Bethe in Dallas here - PK-5 bilingual librarian and Dallas Stars hockey fan!
A1: Currently a preservice T, but I grew up loving fantasy books and would want to instill that love in my future students!
A1: Fantasy has never been my favorites but I find boys in middle grades love it.
A1: Fantasy is my absolute favorite. Students try it out because I sell it.
Hi. Cheryl from CA. A Nana who reads to her Grandson & generally loves children's literature.
A1: I enjoy fantasy more now than I did as a child, but I still struggle with high fantasy.
A1. Fantasy is a genre that has never been my favorite. I've learned to like it more by experiencing through my students.
SAME. I finally read the Harry Potter series my 1st year as a media specialist and then I got it. https://t.co/oBs3YA0vKh
A1: Growing up I had no interest in reading fantasy. None.
A1. I was never interested in Fantasy until my grandmother died & I spent a summer devouring the HP series. saved me.
Julie, Virginia, Lit. Coach. First time participating in
A1: My students LOVE fantasy more than any other genre. I'm a new fantasy lover in the past couple years.
A1: students love fantasy! They love escaping into the fantastical worlds
A1 We love HP, Rick Riordan and are loving James Ponti's Dead City series.
A1 Most of my fantasy readers like series. Guess they don't want to see it end.
A1: I teach grades 10-12 and I find as my students get older they read less and less fantasy.
A1: Many of my students love fantasy. Especially in the medium of graphic novels.
A1: Fantasy has never been one of my preferred genres. I am trying to work my way into it though.
Library media specialist from Indy. Never a big fantasy reader, and then....Harry Potter happened
I struggle to connect with fantasy, but have many students who do.
A1: I never read fantasy until my little brother introduced me to Harry Potter. Now I'm a super fan of it all!
A1: Personally, I love fantasy! My friend not a fan of fantasy. So funny cause we usually love the same things.
Hi Everyone! I'm Holly, K-5 STEM Coordinator, in Tampa, FL!
A1. I grew up reading fairy tales, mythology, King Arthur, and fantasy like Anne McCaffrey and Ursula LeGuin. Still my favorites.
A1: The kids that find fantasy in a series, just eat it up!
A:1 most come to 4th grade with HP and experience. I try to grow them into Coville & others
A1. My Ss that love RF love Fantasy and vice versa. I encourage my Ss to have a healthy reading diet, which includes sampling F.
I have found that I read it to keep up with my students. I'm starting to love it more and more. https://t.co/bQdOxzVWsF
A1: My students LOVE fantasy more than any other genre. I'm a new fantasy lover in the past couple years.
what are some good ones you recommend?
A1: Fantasy is my favorite genre but I don't find there is enough written at the level of my students. Hoping for suggestions.
I did not like fantasy growing up! I still prefer fantasy that takes place mostly in a realistic setting.
A1: my students seem to naturally drift to fantasy, I had to be drug to the genre after the Harry Potter craze began.
I loved fantasy as a child. Shoutout to Lloyd Alexander. For students it tends to be an either/or--very few dip in and out.
A1: For many Ss and myself, fantasy is go to genre. Think it has to do with escaping into a completely new world.
A1: Growing up I read a steady diet of historical fic and realistic fic. My students, however, are addicted to fantasy.
A1: I like fantasy without all the "war" and "battle".
A1: Most of my students love fantasy. I'm hit or miss. Love some, not a fan of others.
I like YA fantasy, but have not read much fantasy targeting the adult audience
A1- Roald Dahl & Harry Potter turned me into an avid reader as a child. Fantasy will always have special place in my heart!
My students read a ton of fantasy. I was more interested in realistic and historical fiction. https://t.co/dj7c2pH8sy
Q1. What are your students' experiences reading fantasy? What about yours?
A1. Ss LOVE Harry Potter, Rick Riodan. Lately Ss are excited about Echo & The Real Boy
A1 I do enjoy some lower fantasy, but still don't love high fantasy.
A1 Personally I have a hard time sticking with fantasy because there is so much to keep track of. Never finished Harry Potter!
A1: My students devour fantasy...me not so much. Made it my goal this year to read more fantasy! Best plan ever!
A1 They also like the Star Wars Academy books, although I haven't read them yet.
HP was the best gateway into fantasy. . https://t.co/oAsVeNPi7Z
Library media specialist from Indy. Never a big fantasy reader, and then....Harry Potter happened
Q1 Fantasy is a fun genre to get lost in. Many of my students enjoy reading fantasy!
Hello all. Kelly in Indiana taking time for so my day ends on a + note. I'm a HS English teacher and academic coach. 😄
A1: Loved the HP series and know that many of my older students read that as youngins...even have some rereading now.
Hi everyone! First timer here. My name is Stephanie, 5th grade Reading teacher from FL
Hi, everyone! A1: I have seen the Harry Potter series transform the most reluctant readers! It's one of my favorites, too!
A1: Once they get hooked on a great fantasy series, they tend to be all in for fantasy!
A1: Fantasy is hard for me to buy because it's not really my thing, but the kids love it!
Yes, they OBSESS over the series. https://t.co/RNq0roexBF
A1 Most of my fantasy readers like series. Guess they don't want to see it end.
A1: I went through a definite fantasy phase myself in my 20's. typically something my stronger readers reach for
A1: My own children loved Harry Potter series. Reading it together made me a fan.
A1 My students really enjoy fantasy especially when it's a series. My first one I loved was The Dark Is Rising Susan Cooper
A1. I've been fantasy fan since fairy tale intro as young'un, then JRRT as teen. My Ss too involved in grades to invest.
A1. Fantasy is currently my most read genre, which (as we know) rubs off on my Ss, even if it's not intentional.
A1. My students love fantasy, especially the Amulet series. Fantasy is my favorite genre.
I went for years w/out reading HP & then devoured the whole series 2 summers ago!
A1: I guess I gravitate toward realistic fiction fantasy. Is that even a genre? LOL
A1 I started to enjoy fantasy more as an adult than child. But my own children love fantasy books.
I absolutely loved 's books! She has the magic touch (pun intended)
We are also very excited about the Sky Jumper books by Eddleman. Age appropriate post - apocalyptic fiction.
A1. As with anything, it is OK for us to have our reading preferences as long as they don't become biases that limit our students
Cheri from ARkansas joining
Me, too, Jill. Maybe not enough when I was a young reader? I appreciate it & marvel at authors imaginations!
I feel the same way Tony! Love to reside in worlds unlike my own for a while!
A1: I have a variety of interests as I work with K-5. Personally- was NOT a fan of fantasy! Slowing getting into now
A1: Fantasy is not my go to genre, but I have lots of students who love it. I read it because of them.
A1 My students LOVE Fantasy! I enjoy it as well...Rick Riordan is one of my favorites!
Ss are eating up fantasy like HP, 's fairy tales, Circus Mirandus
Agreed! Endless battle scenes put me to sleep!
A1: Fantasy seems to be written in a series which is a good way to get students into reading.
One thing I love about fantasy is that they are usually series! Keep us reading!
A1: I really enjoy YA fantasy. I found that HS Ss either loved it or hated it.
Maybe I need to wait until I grow up a little more! :)
Terrie from Katy,Tx! Jumping in to learn from all of you.
A1: Fantasy has become much more exciting to Ss! YAY! As a S it was a genre rarely shared. I had to do my own investigating
A1 Ss tend to either really love fantasy or have no interest in this genre. Once they are hooked, they can't get enough.
I think you are thinking of Magical Realism.
A1: Paul W. Hankins. Southern Indiana. If I see a map and a ancestry chart in the end papers, I am usually a little pensive.
Katie Clancy here, an elementary LMS from Norwich, CT here for
I loved ECHO, but my Ss are put off by the length of it; only had a few try it this year.
Definitely! Book series are addicting :)
Love seeing that some Ss enjoying themselves!
A1: My fifth graders love it this year. They voted Crenshaw as our current read-aloud and they are very into Rick Riordan
A1. Many of my students enjoy Fantasy but I have not gotten into it as of yet. No bad experiences just no experience.
I have found this too...have had to make a conscious effort to add more to my classroom library.
It HAS to be... because it's my favorite. Where it's all RF, then BOOM! Fantasy!! https://t.co/J1Jz2Ra9fn
A1: I guess I gravitate toward realistic fiction fantasy. Is that even a genre? LOL
The Jedi Academy has captured the hearts of my most reluctant readers/ Star Wars fans! https://t.co/hdaSFqM3uk
A1 They also like the Star Wars Academy books, although I haven't read them yet.
A1: Graphic Novels have definitely gotten me into fantasy. I devoured the Amulet series.
Too much to keep up with is a turn-off for sure!
Echo is so great for kids who aren't intimidated by it.
I loved Crenshaw. Did it make a good read aloud?
A1: seems we read aloud a lot of fantasy pic books in the library, only time for snippets of fantasy chapter books or book talks
A1: fantasy was the first genre I was introduced to and I've loved it ever since.
A1 My Ss love fantasy but I've never been a fan. I'm more of a realistic + historical fiction reader.
A1: Our first read aloud was Circus Mirandus & we loved it. Also shared The Map to Everywhere which was liked, but not like CM
Love fantasy so I spend a lot of time convincing others that fantasy is not just old wizards(although I like old wizards)
Fantasy is not my favourite genre but I have a 12 yo daughter who is obsessive about fantasy. Has helped me be more open-minded
YES! Her books are magical 💜
agreed! I will try anything and I want my kids to try them too!
Hi all! Jess from near Chicago. 5th grade. I often feel like I fail my Ss in my knowledge of Fantasy. Can't wait to learn more!
A1 When I read The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy I had a map on the follow so I could follow along
Encourage them to try the audio. It makes the experience special, plus more accessible for all readers. https://t.co/giPfXERSg6
I loved ECHO, but my Ss are put off by the length of it; only had a few try it this year.
I guess it caught me in the right mood! At least I didn't have to wait to dive right into the next book! I binge read them!
A1. Harry Potter and Rick Riordan's books went a long way toward inviting more readers into fantasy, but there is so much more!
Important to make people realize that fantasy can mean many things
Melissa from St.Louis. I am a K-5 librarian and proud member!
RT Important to make people realize that fantasy can mean many things
A1: about half are fantasy readers yet I'm finding that many other hs'ers have NEVER read Harry Potter. (I know-gasp 😱)
My students love fantasy. They often tell me it's an easy and quick way to escape to daring and fun situations.
A few of mine've taken Echo in chunks-have stopped between the 3 main characters/times, savored & then moved on
ditto. Sometimes a disappointment if there is no map.
I'm reading The Book of Three right now. Alexander is an awesome storyteller. Reads modern but pub in the 1960s.
A1: I have to rely on the wisdom of others to make sure I've got it all covered!
But, now that I see Paul Orsino talking about GNs and Fantasy, I can see that I am not totally out of fantasy loop. Thank, Paul!
. When I open a book and see a map in the end papers, it makes my heart race a little. Adventure promised!
A1 My current reading is Six of Crows, and it sucked me right in. Like a YA Game of Thrones, if we're talking read-alikes.
Echo is a beautiful audio book. I am listening to it right now.
A1: I feel like fantasy allows for more realistic kid-character risk & decision making than contemp realism sometimes does.
A1. My students are really into newer fantasy...Snicker of Magic, Echo, and they are very excited to read The Wild Robot!
A1: Personally, O read all kinds of fantasy, all levels. Fortunate that my 15yo loves it too.
RT MrOrsinosClass: A1: Graphic Novels have definitely gotten me into fantasy. I devoured the Amulet series.
The same happened with me. Wouldn't budge...now I'm hooked.
Fantasy is great for encouraging imagination and some are great for opening doors for talk of symbols, metaphors, allegory etc.
A1: My Ss who live fantasy, love fantasy. My Ss who don't love fantasy are afraid of it.
My students love Amulet as well! They are very kind about sharing my few copies, too!
Magical Realism is my absolute favorite! For Ss I recommend Natalie Lloyd!
I cannot wait for the second book, Crooked Kingdom!
And I Love books with a great map! :-)
Oooh kid-safe Game of Thrones? Sounds like a good book suggestion for middle level students!
One of the saddest trends. They saw the movie but haven't read the books
Jumping in a bit late - Lisa, Indiana, 3rd grade
I love series, as long as it's clear--hate feeling "duped" that I signed up for a series unknowingly--investment!
Agree we know some fans of Six of Crows! Can't put it down.
A1: Childhood favorite = A Wrinkle in Time. Middle school students seem to lean more toward dystopian than fantasy.
Students who don't like fantasy, need to try Lightning Thief, Kingdom Keepers or other hybrids of fantasy and real. fiction.
A1. Let's face it. You know your readers obsess over 's Amulet. He has converted lots of Ss into Fantasy readers.
I may try ECHO audio books, but this year's group doesn't sit well thru anything long; not even films longer than 20 min!
Personally, I stay away from fantasy. It's NOT my cup of tea. So I work really hard to research and find fantasy for my Sts.
A1: Sometimes I get a little overwhelmed by fantasy series with lots of books that have lots of pages.
A1: Some fantasy books are so long for some of our readers. I like the shorter ones…
It is an emotional investment. https://t.co/MKpxjbATTT
I love series, as long as it's clear--hate feeling "duped" that I signed up for a series unknowingly--investment!
A Wrinkle in Time definitely hooked me in MS! :)
A1 Fantasy had zero appeal for me growing up, but now I enjoy it! Many Ss LOVE fantasy. I fell in love when I read Harry Potter.
Same! And I'm always too scared to start a book series that isn't finished yet.
Always forget how much I enjoy fantasy until I stay the journey!
A1: We're currently engaged in reading fairy tales to analyze for gender stereotypes based on word choices to describe characters
A1. I didn't read much fantasy as a kid, but when I was introduced to Savvy, The Capture and Inkheart, I was hooked. Ss LOVE it!
Totally digging Miss Peregrine's series! Way out of my normal reading realm, but I love it
Fantasy requires living with confusion for a bit as you figure out the rules of that world, but there are rules!
. I'm horrible w/ any kind of map. Ask Kris. Really bad at trying to tell anyone how to get somewhere.
We discuss the varying degrees of fantasy like "realistic" fantasy where it is set in our world
Would encourage everyone to broaden their idea of fantasy. Think of and his books. Journey is a great fantasy!
Love exploring a new works alongside the main character--I like to be brought into the fantasy along with them
This is great Paul!! And that is popular with so much YA fantasy right now!!
Jinx by Sage Blackwwod is a great fantasy for those not yet ready for Harry Potter.
A1 fantasy has always been my favorite genre...I'll never forget reading the hobbit for the first time
A1 Fantasy can be intimidating to some Ss b/c you have to invest in the world-building.
That's in my TBR pile...that never stops growing. https://t.co/56Lpv3hcNQ
Totally digging Miss Peregrine's series! Way out of my normal reading realm, but I love it
A1 I think I wasn't into fantasy Bc I was misinformed. Needed experience. Loved Lightning Thief
A1: Now that I think about it - I do enjoy the superpowered side of fantasy a ton. Loved 's HiLo too.
A1 I'm really excited about Once Was a Time by right now! Love it!
had a st. on Friday give me a huge hug when he got to school because I had Amulet 7 on his desk with a post it!
The Lord of the Rings trilogy changed my reading life when I opened up The Hobbit in 6th grade. :)
I am currently helping a former student who loved fantasy write her own fantasy novel!
I just got a whole bunch of new 5th grade readers to love this book through the graphic novel version!
Reading fantasy reminds students that having a wild imagination is not something to be ashamed of
Sometimes difficult to invest in all the books in a series too for classroom library. I usually stock the first few.
A1 I love discovering genres/authors/series b/c how well a goes. Reading The BFG with Ss made me explore Dahl
so important to teach kids how to read fantasy.
Audio can make a huge difference, can't it?! My first Oppel love was b/c it was full cast audio.
More poor kids can't wait for the next Hilo book. https://t.co/4gfTVbdrvR
A1: Now that I think about it - I do enjoy the superpowered side of fantasy a ton. Loved 's HiLo too.
. Oohhhh what??? Which book?????
A1 and I love that you can spend Hundreds of pages in a completely new place
A1 I share with Ss my own exp not liking fantasy and how I came to enjoy it now.
I have a ton of 7th graders this year devouring Harry Potter...all are new to the Fantasy genre and now love it!
I remember re-telling it to a bus full of fellow Jr Hi Ss on our way to camp one summer.
yay! That's awesome! I tend to fill up with realistic and historical fiction. Un-adventurous I know 😧
The inkheart series is a fantastic fantasy read that deals a lot with the power of words!
If u love A Wrinkle in Time, check out When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. It mentions Wrinkle and has the same vibes
Many of my 9th graders haven't even seen the movies!
A1. I adore fantasy. I love that there is such a wide variety of fantasy books at all reading levels!
Reading fantasy also requires us to re-visit the "five finger rule," much fantasy would fail the test for anyone
I am excited for that one too!
Made a after getting my kiddos to bed. Sarah from Buffalo. I teach 9th grade ELA.
Can't wait for May 17 for Hilo Book 2!
A1: Miss Peregrine might pull some Ss into the fantasy genre. Super engaging.
So true! I love introducing them to lesser known series. The Thickety series was a fun one to share w/kids.
A1: Are talking animals considered fantasy? Young readers love those…
A1 Fantasy, much like dystopia, can give Ss so much insight into REALITY. :)
A1. I'm a sucker for a good setting. I think that's why I love F. Paint me a picture, make me feel like I'm there!
We had a great conversation yesterday at about how magical realism can give readers an inroad into fantasy.
Jennifer from IN finally home from grocery.
I think Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one of my favorites from elementary.
A1: My students always want to write fantasy so it's important they read it. I use Chris Van Allsburg's PB as a way to introduce
My Ss love Wrinkle in Time and SAVVY is such a classic. There's magic in Ingrid Law's world. I could read Savvy 100 times
A few years ago I read A Wrinkle in Time aloud & Ss loved it. This year, not so much! Each year is different!
A1 Hilo Book #2 looks fabulous! I got the ARC last week :)
amen! I think reading fantasy insoires some kids to stretch their imaginations.
A1: I hadn't read much fantasy until encountering LOTR in my early 20's (late, I know!) and then I was hooked.
Q2. Why do you think readers enjoy reading fantasy?
A1 Also exciting to see fantasy elements show up in Ss writing as a result of reading fantasy
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Magical realism is one of my favorite genres!
Pennyroyal Academy is a great fantasy novel my students are loving right now and 2nd book in series comes out soon.
I guess I never thought about that! Yikes! What have I been doing!
A2: Young readers like fantasy because it is a great escape and they LOVE the adventure and battle scenes!!!
A1. I use fantasy to share with my kids that I'm constantly growing as a reader.
Dahl...omg...his fantastic imagination was a true gift to the world
I have lots of students reading Harry Potter for the first time this year. Whoo hoo!
Suggestions for K-1 students? I feel like I struggle to introduce good fantasy texts to my emergent readers (besides fairy tales)
I'm always looking for the next series I will love like Harry?
I think that's the most important thing to remember...good fantasy has rules and obeys them.
A2 The same reason so many enjoy video games and binge watching--total immersion in a narrative world.
love it! Although it is a bit mature for my 7th graders. We all love The Grisha Trilogy though!
A1: Fantasy can be intimidating. LOTR, Game of Thrones, tons of plots/characters. A lot to keep track of!
A2: Fantasy is a chance to experience a new world and get fully immersed in a story.
A2. It's a way to escape. It also lets you experience adventure in a safe way.
My 5th graders LOVED Wings of Fire series this year.
A2 My kids want to escape reality. Fantasy is the way to completely lose themselves for a little while.
A2: It's an opportunity to learn a new world, new norms, and to embark on adventure.
A1. I love sharing fantasy books with As because so many are series so they can see how characters grow and develop
Amulet has been SUPER popular this year.
RT A2 The same reason so many enjoy video games and binge watching--total immersion in a narrative world.
A2: The escape. For sure.
A2 Fantasy is appealing b/c of its escapism and the way it engages the imagination
Love Jumanji and The Garden of Abdul Gasazi!
A2: Fantasy allows us to leave the realm of boring (as one of my student's calls every day life)!
I have also read alound A Wrinkle in Time and students love it! Most fourth graders would find it too much of a challenge.
Umm..yes Paul! I loved the first epic superpower/battle scene with Mare in Red Queen by https://t.co/VaQnQKn40i
A1: Now that I think about it - I do enjoy the superpowered side of fantasy a ton. Loved 's HiLo too.
A2: I think students enjoy the action, the adventure, the possibility, and the imagination involved.
Many of my students like an unrealistic world to escape to.
A2 Action and excitement for the boys
A2: I think readers enjoy fantasy because it can take their imagination back to how it was when they were a child.
What are your tips for teaching how to read fantasy?
A:2 readers enjoy fantasy because it can be a great escape. Takes many boys back tot heir sword fighting in the yard days
A2: It's an opportunity to escape into another world, allowing your imagination to run wild.
Also (and writing as Jack Chabert too) is great fantasy for early readers. Eerie Elementary is a new fav of my GrSon
We are currently reading aloud No Passengers Beyond This Point and the kids love it too.
A2 fantasy is a way to escape but it also still has real characters dealing with real problems
A2: Kids also like all the "magical" elements of fantasy. Makes for exciting prospects in life!
My students love Roald Dahl books!
A2 There is something fabulous of escaping to another world where anything seems possible
A2: it takes them into a different, exciting world to explore, with new creatures, rules, and magic!
A2: So imaginative. Feeds a kid's imagination
In some cases, maybe because there are fewer "wrong" answers and they are free to imagine as they wish. https://t.co/amlkj3pNk8
Q2. Why do you think readers enjoy reading fantasy?
A2: my fantasy readers adore graphic novels - the 2 go so well together!
A2: there are so many types of fantasy that nearly every Ss can find something they like. Not my fave genre, but I can too.
Niiiice! I didn't realize it was so soon. I have a S that I can't wait to tell tomorrow!
Jumping in a little late! Melanie HS English from MT...let's talk fantasy!
the GN for A Wrinkle in Time is a lot more accessible to our young students. They later want to read the original
A2: It's a beautiful and creative world- taps into our imagination! Allows the impossible to be manifested on paper
Ursula LeGuin's Catwings.
Need to toss German author-illustrator Walter Moers into the mix: 13 1/2 Lives of Capt Bluebear was my intro & there's more.
Boys are often scared of fantasy, but after a few books talks w/ novels that include lots of action & suspense, they are hooked.
A2. Students can escape from the everyday and lose themselves in another world.
A2 Readers' wildest dreams can come true thanks to fantastic books.
So many! Words used to describe female actions are extremely passive. All physical descriptions attached to women!
Just like there are rules to navigating the social conventions within a group, for instance! https://t.co/FD9aluYMb9
Fantasy requires living with confusion for a bit as you figure out the rules of that world, but there are rules!
A2: Some of the things introduced in fantasy are just so fun to think about because they are so surprising and different.
A2: there's almost always a clear distinction between good and evil, and good usually wins, unlike real life sometimes.
A2: Depending on the type of fantasy...it takes me to a world where amazing things happen that I could never imagine.
A2: A great escape from reality, the epicness of the adventures and heroics. I definitely see what draws readers in.
The Origami Yoda series is fantastic too
A2: Fantasy lets you escape where you are to travel to somewhere faraway & new
A2: Fantasy is a way to escape from the real world. You can get completely lost in possibilities.
And girls. I love that many F stories now have girls in the front! Girl power. We like muddy knees too. https://t.co/nQyAediih5
A:2 readers enjoy fantasy because it can be a great escape. Takes many boys back tot heir sword fighting in the yard days
A2 I think people who love fantasy delight in the unexpected. Not that other genres can't surprise us, but fant. frequently does
. Rules and archetypes hold the wildness back. We can navigate the world.
great idea! Seeing your growth will give your students encouragement to explore themselves :)
a2. The setting are so interesting. It challenges them to read and think and they don't even know it.
A2: Pure fun! And fantasies with a quest or prophecy kick up the adventure or mystery.
This is important to teach our students! https://t.co/K2J0smSJF0
Fantasy requires living with confusion for a bit as you figure out the rules of that world, but there are rules!
A2 I know that I love escaping to a world that is completely different from my own!
Any good magical realism recommendations?
A2. Everything is possible in Fantasy.
That sounds about right. I teach mostly 8th graders currently.
Circus Mirandus! One of my favorites this year. is so wonderful, too.
A2: fantasy affords a community--both inside the book w/characters, and outside w/ fandoms, fanfic, etc.
A2 It's a great escape to read about other worlds & magical places!
One of my students said that fantasy novels are about all the worlds she dreamed of as a child.
RT That sounds about right. I teach mostly 8th graders currently.
I'll have to check that out :) Thanks!
A2: I think reading a great fantasy novel can give readers a nice little high.
Q2 Ss love alternate realities - so exciting to them! I'm not a huge fan but loved Finding Serendipity, first in a series!
A2. I think for many kids, fantasy allows for an escape from their reality.
A2: They love fantasy because it is an escape! They love anything so unrealistic that they can only imagine it.
Right and then as they get older they seem to not love it as much, I wonder why
A2 Girls love the magic and glamour of being a fairy princess
I find myself delicately describing fantasy books when I recommend them. But once the kids try one they're all in.
We will share LOTS of book recommendations during the back half of the chat! Don't worry!
Van Allsburg's books r incredible mentors for Ss to:1st simply enjoy/be drawn into & to use to emulate fantasy writing
Circus is amazing. I felt like I was there... and I'm still looking for light up candy. https://t.co/8w4G6q0sCe
Circus Mirandus! One of my favorites this year. is so wonderful, too.
I was about to say that the hero's journey is one of the oldest styles for a reason and resonates within who we are
A2: I forgot the ! Fantasy is the adventure escape from real life.
Ah, yes, so maybe I need to give my young readers extra help in 1st chapters to keep track.
A2 Fantasy allows students to escape, also challenges Ss to "figure out" new worlds
A2, Fantasy gives readers a safe and distant perspective on real-life issues.
I think reading fantasy allows us to see the world as a magical place, and that is a wonderful thing
A2 I think books like Harry Potter remind them of their own life (school, friends) but WAY different!
A2: Sometimes it's easier to digest and the problems of our world when we view them through an entirely different world
A2: Allows Ss to live in a new world from the safety of their couch. New experiences w/o the risk.
A2: agree that F provides an escape. Magic & fantastical settings & creatures ignite the imagination.
A2 Fantasy takes readers away to a place that exists beyond their dreams.
Hopefully you saw my suggestion for When You Reach Me. It's a fantastic companion for Wrinkle!
A2: Escapism, living a different identity, adventure, residing in worlds not our own....
A2: Ordinary kids are often the heroes in a fantasy! Allows our kids to see they can be courageous and heroic in every day life.
I usually do my first fantasy book talk a few weeks into school. I have to pick the first one carefully.
A2: I know that my students LOVE imagining that they are in the world they visit in a fantasy novel.
Agreed. There's a reason so many fantasy bks are fish out of water or misfit stories.
A2. F also lets us explore the age old good vs. evil. It gives us all the courage to be heroes!
What is Sam & Dave Dig a Hole if not GREAT speculative fiction. Kids lit is full of fantasy. Why do they not stay with it?
Yes! Loved it! Hoping she writes another one soon....???
I have never even heard of these 😳 Must check them out! Not well-versed in fantasy!
A2 I think all the elements of fantasy are appealing, a hero's quest, an alternate reality, good vs evil, special characters...
yes! I put all those Warriors books into fantasy in my library.
A2: here's a horrible reason Ss might like fantasy - they don't get a lot of it in class due to test prep emphasis :(
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by in August may be my favorite fantasy read so far this year (4th and up prob)
I agree. It's like a new world to apply true concepts. Helps work our way up Blooms Taxonomy
Lots of my students love The Origami Yoda series. I still haven't read it myself yet!
A2 fantasy is so full of unlikely heroes from hobbits to children...but their struggles are real
A2: At a time when much imagination & creativity is sucked out of schools it's a nice switch to read something that requires both
A2: Students can see themselves in these books! Part of fantasy is the "unassuming" hero - anyone can make a change.
A2. LIfe is tough! Ss may want to read stories that could never possibly come true. They can leave their own lives for a bit.
A2. Ss love the chance to feed & nurture their natural beautiful imaginations! Fantasy allows going in that deep beautiful world
A2 The genre lends itself to series and big followings...makes kids feel a part of something
I love Savvy! Ingrid Law is wonderful! Thank you for reminding me of it.
A2: Also think that fantasy writers often use such rich description that you can become immersed in their world.
Cheryl, love this point! Also helps readers identify w/hero's journey. https://t.co/QsBTKcbX2Y
Agreed. There's a reason so many fantasy bks are fish out of water or misfit stories.
My 7th graders tend to not read fantasy, in some ways it is looked down upon as not "challenging enough" so we must change that
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They may be a little much for your youngest students but certainly not if they have someone to read with!
I'll have to look for that when we're making our purchases for next year!
A2 Ss enjoy the limitless possibilities w/ fantasy Imaginations escape into a world of creativity & wonder w/ amazing adventures
In fantasy, even a pig boy can be a hero (Prydain). Don't we all want to be part of something bigger than we are?
Love it! Fuel for imagination!
We should read fantasy aloud as well, not just realistic fiction, great way to show students that fantasy is for all
Yes. Me thinking I can help my Ss by identifying the opposites in a story n tracking interactions/changes.
A2: I think f really excites imagination with crazy things like dodgeball games with monsters that could never happen IRL
I like it because it makes the impossible seen possible. Plus, we can suspend reality and just enjoy! Hello, Narnia
A2. Same reason I enjoy it as an adult reader. Fun! The fantastic & unusual. A world very different from mine when life is hard.
A2 So many of our Ss need a hero to root for. Many lack that element in their own lives. https://t.co/SBopED4dKb
A2 I think all the elements of fantasy are appealing, a hero's quest, an alternate reality, good vs evil, special characters...
A2: When fantasy is done well--new worlds--no limits to imagination. Struggling Ss sometimes lose thread w/o common components.
I still need to read that series!
A2: Fantasy often allows Ss to see children changing the world in big ways. I honestly believe all kids want to do that too!
A3. What suggestions do you have for introduce Ss to fantasy and teaching them how to read it better?
A2 Half of the NYTimes Bestsellers for YA are fantasy. Fantasy speaking to our readers!
Don't think I realized how much I ❤️ that confusion!! It's part of the world building that consumes me. https://t.co/2iXoG2lIXF
Fantasy requires living with confusion for a bit as you figure out the rules of that world, but there are rules!
A2 So many fantasies are series, & (if the 1st book is a winner) that provides nice big comfort zone in which readers can immerse
I agree. It's important for Ss to know that fantasy is good to read!
A2: there's also a link to fairy tales which kids read from a young age. Classic linear narratives that are easy to follow.
A3 Read it together. Talk about the elements.
BOOK TALKS constantly! Students need to know about the amazing titles out there.
I mean, I talk to my dogs every day, who doesn't want a world where they really do respond to me!
crew, we need to get our hands on this ARC!! https://t.co/EPcwmpD4cG
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by in August may be my favorite fantasy read so far this year (4th and up prob)
A2: because they are growing out of the magic and fantasy that permeated their little lives. They miss it.
A3: Putting as much fantasy in the classroom collection as possible and a huge variety of it. Exposure!!!
Q3. What suggestion do you have for introducing your Ss to fantasy and teaching them how to read it better?
agree. Tale of Despereaux comes to mind
A2. fantasy books appeal bc they deal w. real world situations but w. a twist. The outcast is also the hero
A3 Share your own personal experience with fantasy (esp. struggles), have Ss who read fantasy booktalk titles to peers
A3 Talk up the books available and what else is out there.
I also think that in the middle of a fantasy we wonder if good will actually win over evil in the end
absolutely! Excellent way to interactively model comprehension and fluency with rich text and just a good story
A3: Create character lists- there are often tons of different people w/ different powers/positions.
Whew, thanks. Was thinking it was only girls from Australia who made bows arrows swords from sticks!
A3 Easing them into the genre first rather than jumping in the deep end has helped some of mine
A3: I think the biggest thing we can do to introduce fantasy to readers is to read it aloud. Also-books talks and book trailers.
A3: Talk about the setting of the book so they aren't disoriented and then allow them to get immersed in the new world.
A3: book talks and free choice! Just did this with pre-service teachers and they loved reading fantasy, many for the first time
A3: I try to do at least 1-2 fantasy read alouds during the year and this will sometimes spur interest that wasn't there before
Oh wow, that's so interesting. I always thought of fantasy as very challenging b/c of the dif elements in it.
Yes...of course we are trending! What could be a more important topic right now? :-D
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A3: Help them find links between situations in the books and their real life to make it more applicable
Love the book trailer idea!
To me, Fantasy goes back to fairy tales which were the first stories where children learn how to defeat an evil
A3 Journaling together via padlet or something similar helps kids keep up with the story and the elements of fantasy.
A lot of kids get stuck on made up words. I tell them that's the fun part & not to get stuck on them.
A3: read aloud, discuss, repeat! Let kids talk about it, discover and love fantasy through reading
A3: Lots of book talks! The more fantasy I read and can describe, the better.
A3 I have to read more fantasy so I can infuse the same passion as I do for other books. I am trying!
A:3 interactive read aloud, mind mapping, double entry journals, and expose them to various forms
A3 read fantasy to your Ss. Hook them. Share through book talks and recommendations.
A2: I think it is important for our students to get lost in the imagined world. Kids today do not do enough imaginative play.
A3: I think just having lots of it around and talking about it lots. Eventually something will rope them in.
Fantasy often shows kids navigating an adult-free world and having control. Many kids don't feel this in real life.
A3: Exposure to fantasy, reading aloud fantasy and sharing lots of fantasy pic books help students engage in longer novels
I love doing booktalks on the morning news. That way Ss get exposed to new fantasy books and strong female characters
A2 Fantasy leads itself to escape to another world. Our Sts DO need escape time especially during assessment time!
A3: Book talking great Fantasy novels as much as possible! The more they are exposed it by me, the likelier they are to try it.
Q3. Teaching them read very carefully as they learn the setting and the conflict.
A3 book talks and sharing with them what makes a good fantasy...I always try to read at least a few chapters of fantasy a year
A3: Teach Ss to see that fantasy can sometimes be an author's commentary on our own world.
A3, Keeping an open mind but also searching for connections to their everyday lives. Good fantasy helps bridge the two.
A3: An introduction to the genre as a whole would be helpful - explain common themes, plots, elements
A3: I think book trailers are huge in promoting fantasy. They hook those kiddos right in!
Nope...girls all over the world do that---thank goodness!!!
A3: Share books that you love and enjoy reading! Let them see that the fantasy books are enjoyable
A3: I do a lot of book commercials where I introduce the first book in the series. Reading aloud the first book in a series .
A3- strategy of visualising. Refer to maps/family trees etc. Or stunning illustrated versions like this https://t.co/vheDhXmgrs
A3 my fantasy lessons are juxtaposed with scifi for compare/contrast
Ah, nice. The heroe's journey helps to find courage for your own journey?
A3 Reading aloud portions of a fantasy and booktalking usually have them eager to read a particular title
A3 Sometimes after I've read a fantasy book aloud, we'll watch the movie to compare; ex. A Wrinkle in Time
A3. Read aloud, book commericals, trailers, posting what Ss are reading. Did I mention read aloud?
And I find the books that create new worlds or have tons of characters to be very challenging!
A3 Most fifth graders come to me understanding fantasy, but I still begin with a read aloud in the genre so we can discuss it.
A3: Booktalks! Though I never could convince my daughter to try it.
A3 Be honest about needing to be patient with fantasy world-building, give supports as needed. Recruit Ss to booktalk fave titles
A3 Read fantasy aloud. Help student navigate and clarify their understanding.
Sts need a route of escape especially during assessment time!
RT Sts need a route of escape especially during assessment time!
Until this comes out, Ss can enjoy The Witch's Boy. All my Ss who have read it enjoyed it. https://t.co/ZopeabZFJe
The Girl Who Drank the Moon by in August may be my favorite fantasy read so far this year (4th and up prob)
Book trailers can definitely make fantasy novels come to life for the audience. They hook readers with a visual.
A3: I think Skyping with authors of fantasy work can blow Ss minds.
A3 and fantasy starts with fairy tales because it gives us a foundation
A2: Stakes are infinitely higher than what readers encounter IRL. And I think students are drawn to the power(s) of the MCs.
a3: read fantasy to them, provide a space for talking about what they notice and wonder about....
A3 We need to teach them that fantasy is more than Harry Potter. Many are intimidated by it or want to read it when not ready.
A3 As true in other genres, graphic novels can lower the entry bar for giving fantasy a try. Also short texts: stories, poems
A3: read F books aloud, read F books on own, talk F books, recommend F books... Read, talk, recommend 😊
A3. The more we read fantasy, they more we recognize patterns, themes, and allusions.
Reading fantasy reminds students that having a wild imagination is not something to be ashamed of | More: https://t.co/PydULIBWPD
Double entry journals is a must when attacking fantasy!
A3: Also search for more diverse characters. Main characters in fantasy can be limited in diversity. Ss might not see themselves
Skyping with changed our class. The kids are almost protective over her now. Obsessed? https://t.co/a6gHmmBrZ3
A3: I think Skyping with authors of fantasy work can blow Ss minds.
A3: We watch a lot of online book trailers to build interest
A3 Read-alouds to celebrate words and description...use excerpts as mentor texts for narrative writing
A3: introduce them to other kids who love fantasy and have them listen in to their conversations. The excitement draws you in.
Agree! Our class is having a blast w/The Wild Robot as a rd aloud. They cheer for Roz & the animals. https://t.co/ioPVvndMiu
We should read fantasy aloud as well, not just realistic fiction, great way to show students that fantasy is for all
definitely! Reading fantasy out is something my mom would do- it engages students and is good for younger Ss
A3: I've shared my own personal reading goal (and past struggle) with Fantasy and I book talk titles
A3. Exposure to "Mother Literature" like fairy tales and legends builds a foundation for reading fantasy.
A3: read fantasy with your students, talk talk talk and talk some more....especially with high fantasy
A3 I also think students who love a fant. book and pass it along to friends is a major help.
They definitely can be challenging, which is good to acknowledge to Ss
A3: Getting kids to realize that fantasy, like RF, is diverse! For MG/YA You have to
A3: Encourage students to write about wishes and dreams, then find mentor texts that explore their interests.
I concur! Sts book recommendations is usually the route that leads others to read fantasy.
A3. gave my Ss a wonderful lesson on world-building in writing. She used examples like and JRR Tolkien.
Just realized that not a single one of our all-class reads in 6th-8th is fantasy, yet that's what our Ss love. Sigh.
Some students just don't know that fantasy has so many similarities to other genres. They need to be shown these similarities.
Who better to get a book rec from than a peer? Best advertising there is. https://t.co/5XLvmrp9hO
A3 I also think students who love a fant. book and pass it along to friends is a major help.
Yes! Let readers have a chance to see what's out there! https://t.co/ONaCnZjdpM
A3: I think the biggest thing we can do to introduce fantasy to readers is to read it aloud. Also-books talks and book trailers.
A3: I've found readaloud helps Ss experience/gain interest to new genres. Like engineering Ss need exposure to realize they enjoy
Yeah. I think it really can be an inspiration. Ss don't always see enough examples of kids changing the world!
I think it's important that we don't force out S's to over think the story. Comprehension doesn't always have to be forced.
I don't like using a movie to interest them in a book. Too many kids think seeing the movie is good enough! Wrong thinking?
A3 Book talks by Ss who love fantasy. Their enthusiasm will build a community of readers around fantasy.
I agree, so I book talk a lot of them and share my own fantasy reading
A3. Books talks-definitelyDraw them in w/your excitement! Make them want to put the book on hold before you are finished!
Maybe that's something you'll be able to change? :)
I constantly talk about what I read & share, sometimes I bring my Kindle to read aloud NetGalley ARCs.
Ah, nice tip. Or just part of 1st book, if pressed for time, to give sense of meaning n great language.
A3 Giving choice for our next read aloud. I choose several fantasy books, and they choose 1
A3 I may be chastised for this, but I use Star Wars to teach fantasy...blows their minds
A3: when students are reading fantasy, have them select an exciting page to have a friend read to entice them to read
A3: Anytime we read aloud and model over and over st. grasp concepts.
Guys Read Other Worlds is a great intro to some fantasy short stories for MG readers. Hooks em quick!
true!-- for all genres too. Ss always pick up or put on hold after i book talk
A3 Using fantasy picture books for interactive read alouds opens the door for readers of fantasy novels.
Q3: Explain elements unique to fantasy: heroes quest, etc and different types
A3: also tapping into current pop culture. My Star Wars fanatics starting devouring fantasy when they saw connections.
A3 Read Alouds is a great way to introduce fantasy Access to fantasy is important Ss can explore the genre during indep reading
Nice idea. Maybe this is possible w fantasy n historical fiction also?
I agree! This is a must for all Sts! Otherwise. It goes over their heads. It leads Sts from confusion.
Just finished the Ashen Winter series by Mike Mullin. Apocalyptic but realistic. Young teens could read it. Great books!
I worked with classroom teachers to try to get more fantasy read aloud.
Get a student who is in love w/ a fantasy novel to share w/ class. Just did this last wk & now my two copies are off the shelves.
Excellent reminder Julie - still creeped out about trailers for THE THICKETY! https://t.co/w3lqr9kKdu
A3: I think book trailers are huge in promoting fantasy. They hook those kiddos right in!
A3: Encouraging students to write fantasy feeds their desire to read it. The reverse is also true.
A3: Book talks, read alouds, book clubs, author studies... Anything to engage the reader!
A3: set them up with discussion on our world vs fantasy world. Maybe a graphic organizer for them to keep track?
Agreed. This is a great thing to do while introducing the topic to Ss
It's a scary story, but so very good!
We read aloud HP book 1. I have 4 kids now almost finished with series.
Acknowledging our own book gaps and biases is important for students to see; we may create a barrier to genres
A3: For my 2nd graders I use the old tried & true ReadAloud method! Curriculum aside, I want my kiddos to learn to ❤️ fantasy! :)
great point! Its like anything else, learn rules of fantasy from one series, apply them to another
that's great! Get them started on a series and they'll be addicted :)
It was a popular title in our room this year! The Thickety! https://t.co/CfpDYFwBAw
It's a scary story, but so very good!
I like this idea. St book recommendations and T commercials through the usage of technology!
I would not have tried fantasy without Star Wars or Star Trek.
A3. Ts do need to address how to read--Interactive read-aloud would be a great way to intro 'how to read fantasy'
This year especially. With the new movie my students are constantly playing Star Wars games.
Good ol' Joseph Campbell & his hero's journey: strong archetypal sauce P.S. This doesn't seem like chastising crowd
A3 As a librarian, book displays! I can’t keep the books on the display.
A3. Start with picture books- Shaun Tan The Arrival, Aaron Becker Quest, anything Chris Van Allsburg
Totally. I think as a kid I was scared it would be "too weird". I had no idea how much I could connect w/it.
I learned to share series books as read alouds from https://t.co/kq7WlICCxs
that's great! Get them started on a series and they'll be addicted :)
Nice ideas. Now, I have new goals- fill the room with the presence of great books - visually and aurally!
Showing off different types of fantasy helps as well, not all fantasy has princesses in it for example
All this talk makes me wonder if I should be looking for a fantasy story for our reader's theatre production coming up
one for fantasy, one for scifi and explain why
A3. Reading series helps kids become stronger readers. They build background knowledge for the world and characters.
my son's 7/8 classroom library has a great deal of it. And really, dystopia is fantasy, no?
It's really how to get tnrough Figure 19 in an authentic way.
A3: And writing fantasy gives young writers to be entirely in control of a world and its rules. That is creative power.
Joining a little late... But can't wait to read and talk fantasy!
Good for you! Read-aloud is becoming a lost art (unfort!) VERY important &essential on 1,000 different levels!
its important to have fantasy books on a variety of reading levels. Some students may have trouble w HP so they need alternatives
Gotta pause on to give my babies dinner, bath and bed (I'm PST), but I'll post answers later. Thanks for the chatting, guys!
Yes, I would say so, I have an entire bookshelf of both
A3 Heavy fantasy readers are often also my more fluent, patient readers and aren't intimidated by complex texts
. A3 - I give my Ss access to fantasy books. I buy them, show book trailers, and add them to the class library.
A3: It sometimes seems the fantasy books are on the higher reading level…
Useful tip,thanks. I've noticed some of my voracious fantasy readers need lots of help,otherwise skip over meaning.
A3 Wordless picture books are a great way to introduce readers to fantasy - Journey and Quest
I try to read from a variety of genre every year. It's hard to choose one title from my favorites genres.
Is this rhetorical wondering? :)
This is ammunition for all the test prep crazed admins - more reading books not passages! https://t.co/3d5BSaYRnp
A3. Reading series helps kids become stronger readers. They build background knowledge for the world and characters.
I love it! Use what is popular & cool. I bought by GrSon Mjnecraft books! https://t.co/xE5COqHHhm
A3 I may be chastised for this, but I use Star Wars to teach fantasy...blows their minds
What else could dytopian be, but fantasy? The Giver, Hunger Games, Divergent.....
YES! It will help with page count and Sts not wanting to give Fantasy a try! Thank you!
Reading my S's fantasy stories teaches me more about themselves & their lives than any other type of writing!
Well, really, I'd like someone to email me a great reader's theatre rather than me doing the work :)
It sure can, with made up words and made up settings/characters. I think it can be challenging! https://t.co/pCwXLqsnzH
A3: It sometimes seems the fantasy books are on the higher reading level…
A3. Reading a book like Tuck Everlasting can spark incredible discussions-for example: the pros and cons of eternal life.
I agree. They tend to be the strongest readers in my classes.
We teachers need to be honest w/ Ss about where our own "reading gaps" are. Creates trust & kids are willing to try new genres.
Agreed, I love picking great ones to share even though it is hard
true, but I have seen numerous kids stretch themselves to new places as readers because of drive to read fantasy
A3:Go to author events 2 learn more a/b their writing. Makes better book talks. Learned cool stuff here! https://t.co/eVxZiOLsjb
Fantasy gives us courage. We can all use more courage in this world. It's hard living out here.
And from one librarian to another...DON'T YOU LOVE IT!!! :-D
very true. I have one of those kids in my class this year.
. I never wanted to be a princess exactly. I wanted to be Eowyn or Morgan Le Fay.
Clever! The only help I can offer is hypothesizing that there must be some sweet Ray Bradbury options out there.
That is so true. Maybe bc the language and worlds are so diff in fantasy that RF now seems more straight forward.
fantasy gave my own guys, who read well beyond grade level, challenging reads that weren't too mature.
You are so right! The Read Aloud is sometimes forgotten in the whirlwind of teaching!
Jealous of that meeting! She is on my bucketlist of authors to meet
Plus we learn to accept/love people/characters who are different from us in fantasy. We sure need more of that in the real world
And my daughter wants to be the Princess in Black. Her to a tee thanks to
A3: As a former third grade teacher, my Ss LOVED The BFG. Read then watch the movie. Compare and the book wins every time!
A3. Give students who enjoy fantasy opportunities to share with each other and with other classmates who may need recommendations
A3: exposure is key! Book talk from Ts and especially Ss. They have great ideas.
Fig 19 is the end all be all on STAAR.
I still need to read the Princess in Black!
Wow, seeing fantasy readers in different light; good at imagining futures, possibilities in real world I hope!
Fantasy tends to blend into other genres as well which makes it difficult to define. https://t.co/8NOAmqurng
What else could dytopian be, but fantasy? The Giver, Hunger Games, Divergent.....
Comparing books and movies is definitely a fun thing to do! Ss love the reward of movie-watching :)
Free at my local library recently!
I loved that book. So many good opportunities to talk themes. The ferris wheel, the spring as a hub for events
Oh man, no doubt...trying not to think abt those, though. CANNOT wait for Return!!!!!!!!!
. and I wanted to be Bastian in Neverending Story
A3 Reading fantasy is also a particularly immersive experience - Ss get into the "flow" and love of reading often follows
A:3 fantasy like Hunger Games, HP, Children of Elswhere gave my daughter wings. She can see herself through strong female leads
I also didn't want to be a princess until I read Rapunzel's Revenge.
Fantasy is yet another genre that helps Ss develop empathy. https://t.co/ADSSg2aAz8
Plus we learn to accept/love people/characters who are different from us in fantasy. We sure need more of that in the real world
Very true!!! But beyond Star Wars and Harry Potter- I get stuck lol
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Many Ss & I still live off variations on the 40-book challenge from & her wide-reading encouragement
Ah yes, now racking brain for any princesses I did want to be
The trick is getting them to read the book first
or a spaceship mechanic https://t.co/lfGvYgFk3B
. I never wanted to be a princess exactly. I wanted to be Eowyn or Morgan Le Fay.
She is wonderful and shared so much about her start, ideas and writing life. Fascinating!
Among the girls in grades 10-12 in my school books have been a fave!
Do book passes w/ Ss where they "preview" books for 2 minutes & pass. I put some fantasy in there & Ss were pleasantly suprised.
I always tell my kids that I dont read much realistic fiction, they're the experts not me. They 💘 that they help me
& honestly--it is probably the Ss...& Ts most enjoyable time of the day---plus so much learning goes on! https://t.co/YyfFZ45181
You are so right! The Read Aloud is sometimes forgotten in the whirlwind of teaching!
sure never wanted to be a princess, but Katniss or Tris, now we're talking!
Great idea! https://t.co/gVC6ce0NU1
Do book passes w/ Ss where they "preview" books for 2 minutes & pass. I put some fantasy in there & Ss were pleasantly suprised.
Me too! I would have lived in that world.
I love that my own daughter does not care what genre a book is as long as its good, this is how we should be
I do the same. I wasn't always a fan of historical fiction, but through student recommendations I am now!
Sister, I hear you! The Read Aloud is the way to go! 📖
I bet!!! Mare is kind of badass!!!
Agreed! I can easily be teas sparer during wtg, however reading transparency is something I must work on!
A3: Fantasy offers a way to compare worlds & ask: what are the rules of our world? Are they fair? Must things be this way?
I know that I need to reorganize my classroom library to allow students to see fantasy books more easily.
This is a great mindset! https://t.co/E1Rr1Lsgtl
I love that my own daughter does not care what genre a book is as long as its good, this is how we should be
Awesome! Paging, Zita the Spacegirl.
I am going to try this out after testing!
A3 i include fantasy into book club selections so they are reading with other peers when they need that support.
So true! But I've had kids put a book down then pick it up over and over. They NEED to know how it ends! https://t.co/8Bnfp13Z8F
A3: It sometimes seems the fantasy books are on the higher reading level…
A good fit, there, too!!!!
I have used this too...Ss always find something to add to their TBR list.
A3: I still think it goes back to the good/evil...we keep reading fantasy to we bear witness to the fall of the witch/sauron/etc
I have to exclude fantasy and bring my book clubbers back to real life sometimes... they love fantasy.
Give me a Shieldmaiden costume any day!
Yes! I love doing book passes right after a longer break.
Do we put a genre sticker on books? Will it entice or deter Ss from picking up the book?
that was a great article.
Love this. It's like speed dating with books https://t.co/CRIbjYtA92
Do book passes w/ Ss where they "preview" books for 2 minutes & pass. I put some fantasy in there & Ss were pleasantly suprised.
Exactly! That's how I promote it.
I saved it in my Faves to read after the chat! I can't keep up as it is! ;-)
I love that book, so is Maybe a Fox Amazing book!)
I mix graphic novels, Playaway audiobooks, non-fiction, poetry, & every fict genre for book passes!
Yes, me 2! It gets them so excited! They always ask me if our librarian really does have the movie for the book!
Agree, and b/c adolescence can be a scary time, Ss need more than ever this opportunity to bear witness https://t.co/WNm6urG5ii
A3: I still think it goes back to the good/evil...we keep reading fantasy to we bear witness to the fall of the witch/sauron/etc
Where in the wild will you see a genre sticker on a book? It will be in the section, but no sticker. https://t.co/BuxAohEsFJ
Do we put a genre sticker on books? Will it entice or deter Ss from picking up the book?
We did this and called it speed booking https://t.co/2B5iyXJUdP
Love this. It's like speed dating with books https://t.co/CRIbjYtA92
Do book passes w/ Ss where they "preview" books for 2 minutes & pass. I put some fantasy in there & Ss were pleasantly suprised.
Celebrity death match potential, if celebs = fantasy heroines: Red Queen's Mare vs. Ember in the Ashes' Laia
. It's not our job to judge what kids read. It's our job to put good books in their hands & encourage their choices
I've also done this with books wrapped and only descriptions on outside. Like a "blind date."
Best part of is about to happen right now! https://t.co/UXw2O5DQC0
Q4: It is time to talk titles! What are some of your favorite fantasy picture books?
Oh ya! Her strength, independence, and power are awesome...her self-doubt makes her real!
A4. Anything and everything Van Allsburg.
A3 For YA fantasy titles, Epic Reads book trailers are awesome.
I have 5 copies circulating, never on the shelf for more than a few minutes
Q4 What are some of your favorite fantasy picture books?
So fun! Great end of year activity to promote ideas for summer reading! https://t.co/KyXKZGETWk
Do book passes w/ Ss where they "preview" books for 2 minutes & pass. I put some fantasy in there & Ss were pleasantly suprised.
Even w/stickers or labels on the book, my Ss don't put things in the tubs where they belong anyway!
I've been meaning to do this but haven't yet.
that's interesting! I find that gifted readers often adore fantasy.
RT:It's not our job to judge what kids read. It's our job to put good books in their hands & encourage their choices
A4 Does Where the Wild Things count? LOVE.
A4 Books by Chris VanAllusburg and Miss Smith's ... by Michael Garland
Tell them what makes a fantasy and let them judge them on their own merit...I tried stickers but they got ignored
Works great the first week of school too!
A4: Favorites include Gregor the Overlander
I wish more teachers had that point of view! Thanks!
A4. The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
I ❤️ this! It gives them enough time to preview w/o overanalyzing or second guessing based on bias!
I see that often as well, I share a lot of fantasy to try to end the stigma
W4: all time favorite Where the Wild Things Are
Books by Maurice Sendak helped shape me as a kid. Gave me a chance to explore my own imagination.
Yes! On all counts! My kiddos always ask for an encore. It's awesome seeing them eager to listen to more!
A4: Where the Wild Things Are!
A4: and I are debating what % of pic books could fall under "fantasy". HA.
A4: Gregor the Overlander was terrific!
A4: I say it every month... by is my favorite fantasy series right now
A4 My Ss loved Jumanji... Oldie but goodie!
I have a confession to make. Never read any of his books until a month ago ::ducks for cover::
I LOVE THEM NOW.
I've done blind dates with a book where I wrap the books and put fun summaries and pictures on the bag. So much fun!
shout it from the rooftops!
A4 The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is the first fantasy book I share every year!
A4: Journey. Ss fell in love with it last year during a mock Caldecott!
My kiddos have Goodreads open at the same time and add to their "to read" lists as they go. That way no forgetting!
I saw someone putting books in bins labeled with catchy phrases like "books to scare your pants off"
A4: Always loved In The Night Kitchenl
No need to duck. We value you as a reader, Van Allsburg or not. <3 https://t.co/gtp7NzcPHB
I have a confession to make. Never read any of his books until a month ago ::ducks for cover::
I LOVE THEM NOW.
A:4 one of my first favorites Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
Most of Roald Dahl's books are huge fantasy favorites!
this is way I have a 'book return' tub, like an actual library has a book deposit slot.
The Wretched Stone is absolutely genius.
A4 and fantasy is more than middle earth and hogwarts...The Flint Heart is amazing and underrated and classics like Terabithia
And they aren't if there are programs like AR dictating their choices
Or right after I have received new books for the library. Allows Ss to preview far more than I can book talk.
A4 Journey is my all time favorite!!
Yes! Always after new books come in!
The Wings of Fire books were surprisingly good - I was unsure about the dragons but couldn't put it down!
A4 Love Dragons Beware! & Giants Beware! by Jorge Aguirre
Maybe genre-based displays. Enables us to mix it up a bit too, put I Am David next to Northern Lights.
MOTHER BRUCE and THE BEAR REPORT are recent fav read alouds in the library
I punted AR the minute I had the courage...
Where the Wild Things Are,The Polar Express, Jumanji, & The True Story of Jack and the Beanstalk!
A4. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by WIlliam Steig
Have you seen the app that makes that book literally come alive?
Popping in for the end from Houston, Tx- Karyn, elementary librarian
Hm.. Can't think of any I've read, but I loved Classic Illustrated books and there are plenty of fantasy titles in the collection
The first books I remember reading myself would be fantasy. Arnold Lobel's books Frog and Toad...
A4. Aaron Becker is a fave, of course!
Going to new movie this summer with Ss. They went crazy for movie trailer
Had a librarian read this aloud & give us all pebbles. I still remember it. https://t.co/fIf8AUinnT
A4. Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by WIlliam Steig
I used to this, but then I realized there are so many books that blur genres.
often ask Ss to pass the book to someone they think will enjoy it. Seems to mean more when recommended by a peer.
Everything by Chris Van Allsburg! https://t.co/PfxXPOI1pS
A4 Books by Chris VanAllusburg and Miss Smith's ... by Michael Garland
A4: Tuesday by David Wiesner
A4: Can't think of any I've read, but I loved Classic Illustrated books and there are plenty of fantasy titles in the collection
A4. PROBUDITI! and Widow's Broom by Chris Van Allsburg
I love this book so much! "Everyone's story matters."
Or even if Ts tell them their books are fine to read at home, but they're not good enough for school
A4 Fantasy: Some of our younger readers are enjoying Dylan the Villain by K.G. Campbell
that quote is exactly what a teacher needs on a Sunday night! Thanks for sharing!
A1.I've gotten so many reluctant middle/high school Ss into reading with Every Day by David Levithan.
A4 Anything by David Weisner - Tuesday, Free Fall, Sector 7
Nice pile! Which one was your fave?
It's a folktale, but Wiesner's take on the Golem legend is incredible to me
One of my all time faves. My HS Ss LOVED it. :)
I'm really loving 's Are We There Yet?
A4 I need to read more picture books .
Have you read The Chronicles of Harris Burdick? My Ss loved to write their own and then read that!
Fantasy picture books: Only Child, Pete and Pickles, Anything by and
Such incredible language in this one! Brilliant!
Can you even wait for Return???!!! Not this gal.
A4: Another great one is Jumanji followed by a classroom dramatized adaptation of the story!
Great idea! Peer to peer recommendations are huge!
Other favorites include anything by
I do a novel exchange at the end of the year 0 Ss bring in one to share, I want to do this with it though https://t.co/OA1QDE96R7
I've done blind dates with a book where I wrap the books and put fun summaries and pictures on the bag. So much fun!
A4 The Fantastic Flying Boos of Mr. Morris Lessmore; The Boy Who Loved Words
A4: Agreed. Everything Chris Van Allsburg
A4: Imogene's Antlers by David Small, Tar Beach by Faith Ringgold
Best match ever!!! And you pitted my 2 fave YA characters against each other. My heart just stopped! https://t.co/QvRhrYf5ir
Celebrity death match potential, if celebs = fantasy heroines: Red Queen's Mare vs. Ember in the Ashes' Laia
What about a great fantasy series for me? Game of Thrones too violent.
A4 Current favorite The Septimus Heap Series
A4 Another chance to champion author-illustrator Walter Moers. Likely MG & up, plenty of great pictures https://t.co/8qZTCjrCdP
A4: Julia's House for Lost Creatures by
I am obsessed with all things & ... Those boys do no wrong.
A:4 my grandmother raised me on Norse mythology and troll stories
Gregor the Overlander series, Finding Serendipity
A4: Any and all David Wiesner books.
A4: Does The Polar Express count?! ❤️
The one about the icecream falling on his head? My fave!
You mean Frog and Toad aren't real?? ;-D
GRA is so hard to choose for, I lose sleep over it
Any of books are wonderful...I tear up at the end of Morris Lessmore every time we share it in class
A4 I love 's books and 's fairy tales. Beautiful and classic.
I love the Gregor series!
One of my favorite books, since I was in second grade when we did just that!
Q4 We recently read Brief Thief. My students howled (Reading a picture has changed my life!)
A4: I've always loved Tuesday by David Wiesner...Caldecott Medal winner.
A4: My students have loved just about everything by and this year.
A4. Mysteries of HB was my students FAVORITE story/activity of the year and we did that back in Sep! Left quite the impression.
Ooh! These look awesome! Thx for sharing your fantasy tower! :)
A4 Love Time Flies by Eric Rothmann
A4: Roald Dahl's The Minpins.
A4: assures me that I Want My Hat Back is Fantasy. Even my HS LOVED this book.
Showed the movie version of that to my grandchildren last night!
A4 Polar Express definitely! Where the Wild Things are and Jumanji are all great. Classics.
No AR allowed in my library! Only Ss choice!!
We can do so much damage to a child's love of reading but we can also do so much good
The Books of Elsewhere Series is great and rather reminds me of Nightmares. Creepy houses w/ secrets!
A4. Beekle and Waiting are staring at me now. Love those two.
A4: my favorite Black and White by David MaCaulay
Q5: What are some of your favorite middle grade fantasy titles?
A4, Too many to name! Sylvester & the Magic Pebble, Three Little Wolves & Big Bad Pig, Tacky the Penguin, Stellaluna, Flotsam
That makes me happy to hear - kids deserve more than AR
A4: Amos & Boris and Shrek by William Steig
A4. Fantasy picture books: Weslandia, All things Chris Van Allsburg and David Weisner, Marianna Meyers' artwork is stunning.
I may bring teachers in to do it at the beginning of next year to intro it to the kids and then have the Ss do it
A4 How could I forget Click, Clack, Moo? (Or does a plausible barnyard setting w/talking animals not cross fantasy threshold?)
That's another one I still need to read! I need it to be summer so I can get caught up!
Q5 Inkheart and Lightning Thief
And that is why lose sleep, ha
A4: to lighten up a food chain unit we read CARNIVORES - kids loved the last page & almost all of them got it :)
A4. A Bad Case of Stripes by David Shannon will make your students laugh.
Click, Clack, Moo is one of my favorites!
A4 Anything by Chris Van Allsburg.
A5. The Night Gardener & Peter Nimble by , The Witch's Boy by , Rump by
loved Circus Mirandus Milo Speck A Snicker of Magic and The Key to Extraordinary
We use Battle Bunny & Ss make own altered books
I put genre stickers on my books. My Ss only have 30 min per week in the library for lesson & checkout. It helps.
A5: I love the Upside Down Magic series.
I put my brave on after hearing you last summer at Nerdcamp.
I have done that with my Elem library- "If you loved___ then you'll love this book!"
A4: Anything Chris Van Allsburg of course!!
Any of Brian Selznick's books. My HS students love them too!
My all time favorite The Lion, the Witch, the Wardrobe! The symbolism is powerful!
Q5 Now and forever...Chronicles of Narnia
A5 I'm not sure if this counts, but I'm in love with Dory Fantasmagory! Also Peter Nimble and anything by
A5: This Dark Endeavor by ...may toe the line at scifi but I think it's fantasy at the heart
A5: Two recent favorites are Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy by Karen Foxlee and The Key to Extraordinary by Natalie Lloyd.
A5. Mentioned before: right now Echo, Savvy....next week, prob something else!
A:5 Fablehaven, Goblins in the Castle, Snicker of Magic, Circus Mirandus, Charlie and the Choc, Last of the Really Gr8 Wangdoodls
Amulet series by , Cleopatra in Space by , Giants and Dragons Beware by
A5 My recent MG fantasy faves: The Nest (Oppel), Riverman (Starmer), Nimona (Stevenson)
My son LOVED the Deltora Quest series when he was in 1st-2nd. I read it to him.
A4: Love David Wiesner too! Sector 7, Flotsom, Tuesday, Freefall
A5: Dragon Light by Donita K. Paul
My 5th grade Ss are obsessed with all things Peter Brown & his animal characters & picture books. Nice blend of humor, too!
I read and share every book & write. Beloved favorites for many kids. Mine, too.
A4: The boys in my class are favoring Where the Wild Things Are & James and the Giant Peach!
A5: So many! I loved the Enchanted Forest Chronicles- probably better for older middle levels. But there are so many good ones!
A5 Love Fablehaven and still have some attachment to Eragon...despite the film
Re-experiencing all the books on audio now - new format is a new experience!
The Wild Robot is waiting on my nightstand. I can't wait!
would have loved to have been a fly on the wall during the creation of that book. Awesome concept.
A5: Currently reading Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den by Aimee Carter and loving it!
ROALD DAHL was the king of fantasy. He let us all know we weren't alone thinking adults could be jerks & idiots. HA!
Yes! I always have a read alike display & I change genres every month. Books fly off shelf.
A5: and it's hard to beat the Lockwood and Co. books
A5 The Key to Extraordinary by and Crenshaw by
A5 jinx , Wings of Fire series are big right now.
A5 Enjoying these MG titles - saving them for my sons. :)
That is crazy to hear, I was so nervous about that Nerdtalk
Q5: Also anything by Roald Dahl still popular with this age group...gotta love The BFG!
The Wild Robot is flying around my 5th grade class.
Q5: Recent reads I and my Ss love include The Mark of the Thief, The Iron Trial, All the Answers, The Zodiac Legacy, The Jumbies
A5: Circus Mirandus, Echo, Maybe a Fox, Rules for Stealing for Stars, The Red Queen, and Hour of the Bees.
A5 Anne Ursu, shout out for Breadcrumbs, The Real Boy
See, maybe I didn't read enough princess books when I grew up
So good! Princess in Black never makes it to the shelf b/c there is a long waiting list for them.
A5: popular MG series at Soto Elem: DEAD CITY, VANISHING COIN series, WHATEVER AFTER, CAPT. UNDERPANTS!
A5 I love animal fantasy too. I'm a sucker for anything animal related.
A5: Anything by Neil Gaiman- I loved The Graveyard Book. Still re-reading it as a college student!
A5: Everything Roald Dahl. The Magic Thief series.
A5 Sisters Grimm series, Secret series, 11 Birthdays, Roald Dahl all, Rick Riordan, Snicker of Magic, Crenshaw
A5: My Diary From the Edge of the World by Jodi Lynn Anderson was one of the most perfect fantasy books I've ever read
A5: The Glass Sentence trilogy!
Q6: What are your favorite YA fantasy titles?
Another fantasy series that I loved for middle grade readers is the Ever Afters series by
A5: So many! Gregor the Overlander, Goblin Secrets, Rats of NIMH, The Bruce Coville Ghost Books, Savvy,
A5 Seraphina, Shadow Scale, Stardust, Neverwhere, Far, Far Away, Dust City, Greenheart
A6: Bone Gap was amazing!
A5 The Nest. I like creepy fantasy too!
A5: loved Hour of the Bees
A5 Growing up I LOVED Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle & read them aloud now. My Ss enjoy those a lot!
Children we love to read fantasy, but as we grow older, we forget that we need fantasy to feed our imagination.
Haven’t seen my copy since October. https://t.co/bKEowaJ6f9
So good! Princess in Black never makes it to the shelf b/c there is a long waiting list for them.
A5: Where to start? Amulet, anything by ... Circus Mirandus, Spirit Animal series. Classics like HP and Percy!
A5: Dungeoneers, Minion, & Sidekicked by He's coming to visit our school soon!
A6 Lord of the Rings, HP, Phantom Tollbooth, Alice in Wonderland
A6: The Red Queen is one of the most popular Fantasy series with my 7th graders this year.
A6. Obsessed with Bone Gap. Damn, it's so so good. Loved Hunger Games, Divergent, and Red Queen was cool.
A5: Amulet , Circus Mirandus , and books
A5 I also love Circus Mirandus, Echo, and The Jumbies.
Have to go, Thanks and for hosting another fabulous night. Looking forward to trolling the archive.
I still listen to it when I need a booster shot of brave! You have no idea how much that has affected me. https://t.co/NcZ3EuqZ5w
That is crazy to hear, I was so nervous about that Nerdtalk
A5 Warriors used to be, uh, catnip for many on the cusp of MG readership. Seems less so now, from my vantage.
A4: Any David Weisner book - Tuesday is a fave.
A6: Red Queen was really good too…
a5 's series on Fairyland makes my heart smile every time a new one comes out
Feel free to answer any Q in our remaining time. Q4: Fav fantasy picture books. Q5: Fav fantasy MG. Q6: Fav fantasy YA.
A5. WIngs of Fire, Guardians of Ga'Hoole & Warriors are all popular in our library.
His Dark Materials Series (The Golden Compass...) by Philip Pullman
A5: my own kids LOVEDthe Redwall series
YA titles: The Lunar Chronicles, Shatter Me series, Illuminae, Red Queen, Glass Sword, Bone Gap
A6: The Keys to the Kingdom by Garth Nix is a great middle/high school series. One of my favorites as a kid!
My middle school students love Red Queen too! (oh, and me. I love it.) https://t.co/lbBaU0HlEo
A6: The Red Queen is one of the most popular Fantasy series with my 7th graders this year.
A5. The Finishing School Series by witty fantasy steampunk
Horrible! It'd give Aussies w/ all your incredible understanding of how to teach lit.-gray hairs!
Yes! Neil Gaiman is fantastic! And an author a child can grow up with.
A6 Bone Gap is beautiful as is Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender
A6: Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children
A5: Ss who liked Riordan are really excited by Michael Scott's SotINF. Also dystopian-fantasies by Meyer, Cass, Dashner, & Lu.
Wings of Fire has been hot with my 6th graders especially. https://t.co/LfmQqfngCO
A5. WIngs of Fire, Guardians of Ga'Hoole & Warriors are all popular in our library.
A5, Crenshaw, Flora & Ulysses,The Graveyard Book,Echo, Amazing Maurice & his Educated Rodents, & Charlotte's Web. Always C's Web.
Amazing chapter fantasy books: The Girl Who Drank the Moon, Jackaby, Noggin, Cinder, An Ember in the Ashes, Six of Crows
a5 Janet Fox's new Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle is a great blend of fantasy and historical fiction
A5: I know my Ss love the Poppy series by Avi! Also Tale of Despereaux and Rats of NIMH & Redwall! Lots of mouse choices!
A5. HP, Rick Riordan, Anne McCaffrey, Shannon Hale, Tolkieen, Cleopatra in space, Spiderwyck
Q6. Ashen Winter by Mike Mullin.
A6: The Chaos Walking series was life-changing for me.
A6 Dorothy Must Die was often snarkily cool
A5: love The Testing, The Wild Robot, Crenshaw, Circus Mirandus, Echo
Also Tale of Despereaux and most of the Kate DiCamillo books!
That's on my list to read this summer. https://t.co/80tyQeaRZ3
a5 Janet Fox's new Charmed Children of Rookskill Castle is a great blend of fantasy and historical fiction
A6: Chime, Seraphina, Tamora Pierce Alana books, Howl's Moving Castle, Lockwood and Co, Bartimaeous Trilogy, Golden Compass,
A5: I'm just gonna go waaaay back to some of my fave fantasy as a kid! Couldn't get enough of books!
a5 and 's Graveyard Book is an absolute must...I need but the first line to get someone reading it
A6 Ss love The Magicians, Miss Perrigrine, Red Queen series, Grisha Trilogy, Smoke and Bone series
A5: Magic Mayhem series, Shadow Magic, The Grimm Legacy
Something give me something super creepy to read! Don't say The Nest... Already read it & loved it.
A6: GRACELING series from awhile ago, and the BEST EVER ending to a YA dystopia series THE LEGEND series by
A6 Yikes there are so many here and for MG I loved
A6: Red Queen series, Dorothy Must Die series, Cinder series are pretty popular among my female students.
A:6 Anything by Dashner Star Wars books by James Luceno, Suzanne Collins, & Oppel,
Thanks. Will request our Aussie border patrol to make sure it stays out.
A5 New books I love: Once Was a Time by & Hour of the Bees
A5: Also LOVE LOVE Pax!!!!!
A5 An Ember in the Ashes. End of discussion.
The Unwanteds series by ! My kids are obsessed!
A5: Hero by Perry Moore is a book about a boy who realizes he has superpowers as he comes to terms w/the fact that he's gay
More titles: Minrs, The Nest, Court of Thorn and Roses, Red Queen, Illuminae, Walk on Earth a Stranger
, Wild , , Bazemore , Crowder , Jeff Teague , ,
YES!! Circus Mirandus. St emailed Cassie Beasley and she was SO gracious with my baby!
Six of Crows, Ember in the Ashes, Grisha trilogy, anything by Sarah Maas
one of my all-time favorite books! The audiobook is also really great for Ss who aren't big readers
A5 Not quite sure if it is fantasy but my high 6th graders are LOVING I Am Number Four series! Need to buy more copies of all!
No, we're not like that. More likely to don our Shieldmaiden costumes and fight back!
Ohh, I had a student obsessed with last year. She hooks readers!
Th City of Ember series is also fantastic. And such fodder for deep discussion!
love Cinder! Sarah Maas is really good too
A6. The Testing Series by Joelle Charbonneau
A5: My graphic novel 5th grade Ss love the Zombie Goldfish series. They devour those books! I can't keep them on the shelves!
A5: many still lean towards Hunger Games series
A5 My Father's Dragon Series by Ruth Stiles Gannett - Lots of grade 2 - 4 love this series.
Q5 Key to Extraordinary, The Nightgardener, Echo
A5 Growing up I LOVED Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle & read them aloud now. My Ss enjoy those a lot! | More: https://t.co/HNy7pcBrNb
A6: Just finished The Lie Tree by and it is fantastically creepy! Wonderful.
I loved Bone Gap, Hunger Games, Divergent, The Giver. Looking forward to the Red Queen series! https://t.co/LfEE6mwjAW
Q6: What are your favorite YA fantasy titles?
A6 I Crawl Through It (King) and Challenger Deep (Shusterman) have elements of fantasy + all-too-much teen mental-health reality
And more titles: The Darkest Part of the Forest, Coldest Girl in Coldtown, Echo, The Blackthorn Key, Every Day
One of my Ss begged me to take the "Movie" sticker off Eragon because the film adaptation was so bad.
Is this OK for 6th grade?
I'm going out on a limb with Redwall...very high fantasy but I like that everyone lives happily ever after in the end
Yes, The Unwanted series is amazing
A6 Underappreciated series, I think, is the Change series by Smith and Brown
The Compound is consistently one of the most checked out books in my library.
A5. Circus Mirandus, Inkheart, Amulet, Savvy, HP, The Wild Robot...
A5: The False Prince, The Prydan Series
A6: I loved the Scorpio Races (Stiefvater)
A6. The Selection Series by Kiera Cass
A6: Yes! The Lunar Chronicles by
A5: The Unwanted Series Lisa McMann is another fantastic fantasy series.
Creepy and awesome. I still feel like there is some crazy metaphor I missed.
When we're children we love to read fantasy, as we grow older sometimes we forget fantasy feeds our imagination.
i had that one in my hands and left it behind! I must go back!! Thanks for the rec.
Q6 I thing the Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer and The Tiger's Curse series by Colleen Houck are fabulous!
Also highly recommend The Quirks by . My second graders are HOOKED on the series.
Yep! https://t.co/73y09yrnrk
A librarian just talked to me about and the way that other people talk about movie stars.
A6: Dragon Rider by Cornelia Funke is one of my recent favorites! 👍🏼
A5: Also The Night Gardener and The False Prince.
A5: Can't forget The Fourteenth Goldfish
Loved those books! Threw a few of my own from back in the day into my classroom library. Some Ss like it.
We LOVE this series even in fourth grade!
love both of those series. Rachel Hawkens, and Sarah Maas have great series too
A6: Throne of Glass has been HOT in my library.
Any recs for male YA fantasy...I struggle with those.
A6 A Monster Calls (Ness). Straddles many reader ages. Oh. My. Goodness.
Thank you everyone! Loved learning from all of you.
A5 Also any of Shadow Children (Among the Hidden) series!! by margaret peterson haddix
I think Cornelia Funke's Ghost Knight is supremely underappreciated as well
Narnia is a classic, but SO GOOD! :)
And a few more titles: The Iron Trial, The False Prince, The Quirks
A6: My favorite YA books include Bone Gap, The Nest, Maze Runner, Matched, Uglies series -- I love SCOTT WESTERFELD.
A6 Ss also love Madman's Daughter series and the Reckoners series
Im outta here - Game of Thrones time. Thanks for the great chat as always. Catch ya next month!
Recently read: Hour of the Bees, The Wild Robot .. Both must reads!!
Little Robot is more sci-fi than fantasy I guess, but I LOVE that GN and need to share that Ben Hatke gem. :)
Chaos Walking trilogy is EXCELLENT.
How could I forget Circus Mirandus and Amulet! So many favorites! City of Ember, Holes, https://t.co/S72FFqWI48
A5. Circus Mirandus, Inkheart, Amulet, Savvy, HP, The Wild Robot...
One of my Ss is so obsessed with Unwanteds that she brings several of her own copies every day.
Look out for Children of Exile by this fall. Kids will EAT IT UP! So suspenseful!
I was going to suggest 'building a wall' but it sounds 2 much like US politics!
I have a group of girls obsessed with anything written by Haddix right now.
A6: Bone Gap by Laura Ruby and The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater are two beautiful, fraught, romantic, weighty fantasies.
Q4: Steptoe's Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters; T.S. Hyman's Sense Pass King & The Fortune-Tellers
Rangers Apprentice series.
Another great Thank you and
Also by P. Ness The Rest of Us Just Live Here. The Legend Series as well.
I love this chat although I feel like I have been on the tea cups out of control for the last hour. Can't wait to go back & read
Bone Gap by and Scorpio Races by are two of my favorite books of all time. No genre qualifier needed.
A6 The Looking Glass Wars Frank Beddor is a great series for Alice lovers such as myself.
A6: A Court of Thorns and Roses (I swooned in Prythian), An Ember in the Ashes, Red Queen, The Great Hunt, Reign of Shadows
I agree is age! Looking forward to more titles from him.
YES, YES! I'm adding both to my Mock Newberry list! Love both & they are so different from each other! https://t.co/25zV5RcHFx
Recently read: Hour of the Bees, The Wild Robot .. Both must reads!!
Interesting that many define Crenshaw as fantasy. I wldn't have but can see why
A6: How many days until THE RAVEN KING? I can't possibly wait til then! https://t.co/BZGYtavNBf
A6. YA Fantasy: I read a lot of it, but I will put aside EVERYTHING I am reading for 's books.
Julia's Home by is one of the most precious books I've read in a LONG time
YES YES YES HotB was unputdownable.
The Apothecary Series
by Maile Meloy
One of my all time favourite books! Students love it as much as I do and helps bridge to GN.
Thanks for hanging out, friends! Please join and me for the next chat 5/29 (Memorial Day weekend).
A2 I enjoy fantasy because it sparks the best discussions and debates I've ever had about books; there's no right or wrong answer
I agree is a gem! Looking forward to more titles from him.
A6: Skullduggery Pleasant, The Screaming Staircase, The Night Gardener, The Last Apprentice, The Amulet of Samarkand
You guys crack me up - this sounds like a concept from a fantasy novel!
Thank you for another amazing . We hope you found some new resources and ideas. We will post archives, soon. See you in May.
Thanks everyone! My summer reading list just grew exponentially!
Have to echo the mention of Scott Westerfeld! https://t.co/8uKndoqosy
A6: My favorite YA books include Bone Gap, The Nest, Maze Runner, Matched, Uglies series -- I love SCOTT WESTERFELD.
It comes out on the 26th! I am so excited to receive mine. https://t.co/t6W0HeA8ji
A6: How many days until THE RAVEN KING? I can't possibly wait til then! https://t.co/BZGYtavNBf
A6. YA Fantasy: I read a lot of it, but I will put aside EVERYTHING I am reading for 's books.
A6 The Tiger's Curse series by is fantastic
Oh! I really enjoyed the first two Miss Peregrine books as well! https://t.co/LfEE6mwjAW
Q6: What are your favorite YA fantasy titles?
RT Chaos Walking trilogy is EXCELLENT. Adore this series!!!
A6: Uprooted, Orphan Queen, Shadow Prince,
Thanks everyone! It was great to hear about some awesome books. Have a great week!
Thanks for the fantastic , !! Always a highlight to my weekend 😊 see ya next time!
My first ! This is exhausting and an adrenalin high all at the same time!
A6 Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley was awesome!
A6: I love 's books! Classics like Harry Potter & Percy Jackson never go out of style!
one of my favorite books!
I had such a great time at - I'm tempted to go check out a ton of my old fantasy faves AND books I've heard about 2nite!
How could I forget The Giver?
A6: Nancy Famer's House of the Scorpian,
Thanks for another great chat ! I'm out.
That was fun. I'm looking forward to seeing you next weekend at .
What a great ! Thanks & !
Yes, Jumbies! Skyped with my fifth graders for and they begged to read more! https://t.co/x9X6QokRUR
A5 I also love Circus Mirandus, Echo, and The Jumbies.
I vow to read more fantasy! Thank you and !
A5: THE DARK IS RISING!!!!!!
A6: Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy by , The Nethergrim.
Yes, n because fabbo Aussie author.
Hard to believe that I will be out of school by then! Thanks and https://t.co/L8SofP9C3x
Thanks for hanging out, friends! Please join and me for the next chat 5/29 (Memorial Day weekend).
I have Bone Gap in my Kindle & I still haven't gotten around to it! I gotta get more reading time!
Thanks for carving out time to talk books! Leaving with some great fantasy recommendations.
I loved Miss Peregrine books!! Even my mom loved them :)
Thank you for hosting another great tonight and !!
Well let me know where you find it!
Thank you for hosting & for all the amazing ideas from so many others wheaten
Thanks for the great chat and - now it's time to update my Goodreads TBR list. ;-)
Thank you both so much for another wonderful ! You guys rock! 😊👏🏻👍🏼
Goodnight all...fantastic as always!
Life is way too short-not to have some fun on twitter chats!
thanks for a great chat. So many good resources to check out!
What about M.T. Anderson? For fantasy, try Game of Sunken Places. Might land on reading ladder rungs after Jumanji
My very first Twitter chat was so fun! I'm absolutely doing this again! Thanks for hosting and !
Thanks to & for hosting this terrific chat!
Anything by Haddix my Ss eat. it. up.
Always looking for new fantasy to read; thanks for adding a few to my pile!
Thank you and for always providing a great evening of reading inspiration!
Yes! I need some schooling in these matters
Thanks all! Got so many new titles and ideas :)
Thanks for the inspiration, . Now, I'm going to go breathe into a paper bag for a bit.
HOORAY!!!! Thanks for joining us.
It was a grand chat! Thanks and for hosting. Always look forward to .
Night all! This was our first twitter chat - thanks for the great experience!
Tamara Pierce, Kristin Cashore, Julie Kagawa, Marissa Mayer, Ransom Riggs. So many good books!
Thanks generous mates for all the title shares. Looks like will have to start piling books on husband's bedside table too!
Many of Scott Westerfeld's bks appeal to the lads!
Thanks & - loved Fantasy is my favorite genres to get "lost" in... So many diverse & different books!
Thanks for the great recommendations! Loved using tweetdeck for the first time tonight for
This was so awesome! I have so many ideas to start the week. Thanks for having my newbie self. Goodnight!
She's a pretty neat kid. Says she will be an old, but COOL, cat lady someday.
Thankful I have 4 credits on after very impressive chat!! ❤️
True, I guess. Those 2 genres blue for me!
thanks to and fabulous and frantic as always!
This year The Last Apprentice books have really got my library craving fantasy.
This made my night Brian! I'm very much sharing this with students. Oh, the debates this will spark..... https://t.co/QvRhrYf5ir
Celebrity death match potential, if celebs = fantasy heroines: Red Queen's Mare vs. Ember in the Ashes' Laia
Thank you and for hosting tonight's . Lots of fun as always!!
Have you seen the YOU CHOOSE series?! My Ss ❤️❤️❤️ them!
Was late to because I was feverishly finishing The Lie Tree by . At least it was inline with the topic!
And A6: I still love the first HP (Sorcerer's Stone). Description of the Dursleys gets me every time. More recently, Red Rising.
She's a neat kid. Also loves Warriors series. Says she'll be an old, COOL cat lady someday.
Now it totally makes sense why days from now tweets will show up. So many things to process ❤️❤️❤️ https://t.co/UEa53mQywx
Cinder series has been passed around and around my classroom! Maas is also much loved!
Mine too. A highlight of my yr... Ss rolling w/ laughter. Pure book reading joy!
