#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 September 25, 2016
Welcome to , our monthly chat about reading & books. My co-host, , is taking a well-deserved night off.
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makes me actually look forward to Sunday night! :) https://t.co/Yc7afQzGmL
Welcome to , our monthly chat about reading & books. My co-host, , is taking a well-deserved night off.
Our topic tonight is book talking. Nothing sparks interest in books more than enthusiastic testimonials from other readers!
Hi everyone! Heather from Michigan. I teach 5th grade!
We are happy to be joining tonight
Hi everyone! Brian from Ontario/Michigan. I teach HS!
We will miss you tonight. Hopeful you are getting some much needed rest.
Jennifer from IN. 6th grade/PD facilitator. Ready to talk!
Hello all! Mary Jo from Michigan. PreK-5 teacher librarian.
Hi Everyone! Kristin from Michigan (East Lansing & Detroit). I teach education majors at Wayne State!
Mary from Minnesota, District Library Media Specialist who works with students of all ages K-12,
Hi everyone! Lisa from Massachusetts. I'm a literacy specialist.
Laurissa from SW Missouri. I teach 5th ELA.
Excited to remember tonight! School librarian from Dallas!
I agree! Nothing like to end each month!
Heidi from Cape Cod, MA. I TEACH 4th grade
Hi ! Carrie, K-4 Teacher Librarian, from Michigan!
Hi all! Jess, 5th grade, near Chicago. Jumping in while doing loads of work and eating Oreos and milk :)
Leigh Anne 6th grade ELA from Southern Indiana.
Hey y'all - Bethe from Dallas - PK-5th grade bilingual librarian - was talking books all weekend!
Hello! Julia here- 4th grade teacher from NJ. Excited for my 1st !
Kathleen, 3rd grade T, NY So happy to be here!
Hi everyone! Jen from Virginia. I’m a K-5 reading specialist.
Hi Everybody! Katie from IL and I teach 4/5 ELA.
Hi, friends! I am Amber, fourth grade teacher in West Des Moines, IA. Happy to be here again :)
Q1. What are your book talking rituals & routines?
Hi, guys excited to chime into tonight. I'm Allison a PK teacher who is igniting the love of reading in PK this school year.
Hiya, . I'm Brian. I teach middle-school students English in Colorado.
Hi, I'm Kelsey, a college student from Alabama participating for my children's literature class!
Happy to make parts of tonight. I'll be in and out at first. Can't miss story time with my own kiddos!
Hello from Kim and Jill joining from Fredericton, NB. We are K-12 literacy coordinators.
Hi! I am Katherine from Houston. i am currently in grad school taking a class on Young Adult literature
Hi, friends! Melanie from RI. I'm a library teacher for grades 4 and 5
Hi from central Texas ready to learn tips and tools to book talking.
Hi! Jeremiah joining from New Mexico on my birthday!!! :) I teach third grade
Deirdre in NJ I teach 8th grade and book talks WORK!
Stacey from Cincinnati. I teach 4th grade ELA!
Hi ! Chris, tweeting from NYC. Great topic!
Justin From Chicago burbs.
Jen Vincent, tech integration specialist north of Chicago. Hello, friends! 💛
Hi! Avery from NC. Looking forward to having my Ss do book talks more regularly in blogs and in person this year
First time following! Can't wait to learn more about book talks. Elementary library asst
Hello! Tara from Iowa, 6-8th grade reading teacher
Hi everyone! Excited to talk book-talks! Melanie from MT. I teach 10-12 English.
Sarah from WI and a teacher librarian with 5th and 6th grade.
Julie from Chicagoland. Reading Specialist at a Middle School and so excited about the topic of book talks.
Tamika from SC 6-8 ELA instructional coach
Hi, everyone! 5th grade teacher here from TN. *waves*
Hello, & crew... Excited to learn with you all! https://t.co/dymDcQx9Vv
Welcome to , our monthly chat about reading & books. My co-host, , is taking a well-deserved night off.
Hi everyone! Katie, assistant professor of Education and lover of literacy from Greenville, SC.
Always (at least most of the time) read a section aloud.
A1: I begin every library class by bk talking at least 2 titles & then having Ss bk talk. Ss can hardly wait to share!
Cheryl--6th grade teacher from MI. Happy to see so many fellow Michiganders here tonight.
Before school even started, I was booktalking bks & getting them into ss's hands. Core part of community building & culture!
. shows how to share books readers need in sensitive, thoughtful way by book-talking by stack https://t.co/SnZsrZarI7
Hi Y'all- Melissa here-reading specialist from NC
A1: I'm slow to get started this year, but we will be getting going with a book talk each day. Sometimes me, sometimes Ss.
Hi ! Peg here! Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist from MKE! Excited to be part of this chat!
A1: Ss do book talks weekly/library on Fridays. They love it! 2minutes each seems to be good timing.
Kelly here! 3rd - 5th L from Charleston SC. Excited to attend my 2nd
A1 I like to use the time when Ss are checking out books from my classroom library
Hey all! Beth in MD; K teacher, cohost & former bookstore owner...love talking about books with kids!
My 9th graders read the 1st 15 minutes each class, & I do a book talk right after.
A1 Quick synopsis, read a compelling excerpt and put it in the classroom for Ss to enjoy.
It's time already?! Hello from The Bahamas!
Hi everyone! I"m Debbie-a school librarian at a public Montessori school in Delray Beach FL.
A1: Starting a routine this year where we have a class notebook where titles we share each week are recorded
A1 Been adding book recommendations to my morning meeting.
A1 We have been starting AND closing class with book talks. Making them happen DAILY is changing the game for us!
Hi. Jennifer. 6th grade ELA teacher in Texas.
I'm Cornelius from Brooklyn, NY... Thrilled to be in !
has nice book talk kit to get students excited about the book fair. 5th graders are doing videos to share with school
Kristen, 3rd grade teacher from California
Hi, everyone! I'm Jen, an elementary principal in Ohio. Excited to follow this discussion!
Hi, Cornelius! Glad you could join us.
Loved your new Reading board, btw.
A1: Confession: I could do a much better job at letting the Ss do the talking. I tend to do a lot of my own books talks/raffles
Vanessa from SC. Intermediate school library assistant
Heather from SF Bay Area, middle school English, History, Media Lit teacher, book lover
This year I'm keeping track of book talks I do. If kids check them out right afterward, sometimes I'm doing at least 5 each day.
Hi, I'm Victoria, I'm a college student at Spring Hill College participating for my children's lit class!
A1: I haven't started this year, partly because our curriculum is taking up all my time :( hoping to get new ideas for booktalk!
A1 Can't say that I have a routine. Mine are very sporadic and organic.
Happy birthday I'm a school librarian in NY
this is so much fun! Thank you for sharing on
Angela- Middle Years Resource Teacher, looking for great ideas to share. like most doing laundry while learning!
Hi ! Jackie here from South Florida. Second grade T looking forward to my first
Hi ! Jackie here from South Florida. Second grade T looking forward to my first
A1: I try and book talk as soon as I can get the book out. No routine, just first few mins of group. Goal is get book into hands
A1 Share Ss padlets of books read as a way to put titles in air & encourage kids to share what they are reading.
Q1 I give book talks frequently to ignite passion for titles. This wk teaching the kids to do it. Hope to have a talk a day
A1 I start each library time doing 2 book talks. I then have a chart up listing what books I book talked to what grades.
I model a ton all year long. Then ask for Ss to do a book review-book talk when they find one they have to share
A1 I book talk 3-4 times a week at the beginning of the year and slowly allow Ss to take that over
A1. As a rdg specialist, I try to get to each grade level at least 1x a month to give a book talk. Ss need to share a bk a qtr.
Hi, Amy here from Austin, TX I'm a MS librarian
Welcome! ChildrensLit was my FAVORITE college class. Is this an assignment for you? How cool!
A1. This year I started Book Talk Thursday. I make video using snapchat, edit it together, and send to ts to watch during day.
A1: I have found great teaser is read just a few pages or paragraphs. Grips them, leaves them wanting more
A1: Self Sustained Reading along with my Ss then dipstick occasionally. around Thanksgiving. https://t.co/kEc4uOYQod
Q1. What are your book talking rituals & routines?
A1 - Always do a booktalk before a video library lesson - highlighting books related to video topic.
Joining late- Leslye, 5th grade teacher from Grand Forks, ND
I try to mix up book talks w/ "video book talks," or book trailers made by former students.
A1: we squeeze them in at the end of class. Students LOVE giving them. Trying to make it a priority to hit DAILY this year!
A1 I start the year off talking books in beginning of class. Gradually encourage students to make recs and provide the talk
A1 I have heard about Ts writing them in their daily plans - great idea!
A1: When Ss anticipate they will get to share what they've been rdg to start every class, every time, they come eager to share.
A1 I usually start off with a quick summary of two books and if someone want to know more about the books I will give more detail
Ooh, I like this. Do you have them on file from previous years, or invite them to send you videos?
A1: when tutorting, i like to introduce the author first and then basic background info about the book
A1: Once we book talk, we color print the cover and hang it. By the end of the year, it looks great. Ss refer to wall for ideas.
I book talk constantly. I keep book talking even when Ss get the hang of it and they take over. It's not one or the other.
A1: I've done a book talk every day since 1st day of school. We have a white board dedicated to our book wait list.
A1: also have kids report to each other what they are reading and what is happening. Kids naturally want to read the book next
A1: This year, most of my book talking has been done one-on-one or in small groups. Need to schedule time to do w/whole class.
A1: I always try to hook them early and give just enough to get them begging for more...opening/good lines whenever I can
A1: my students do book commercials throughout the year. I do book talks daily.
A1 A brief summary and who might like the book. Then I let the students talk about books they like.
A1: In my ninth grade classes, I do far more book talks with kids in small groups than with the whole class.
Love when Ss give book talks at the beginning or end of reading workshop. Great way for Ss to learn about new books
So much good reading happened this month! (Back to school NYC!) How could I NOT be here?! 🙂📚💙 https://t.co/eU4GjUU8gK
Hi, Cornelius! Glad you could join us.
A1 I give a quick book talk each day after silent reading. Am starting to turn some over to students though.
That's the key: consistency! Plus it shows we teachers read which creates trust.
A1: Goal for this year is to find a way for Ss to give their own book talks that really engage their classmates.
Ss share book recommendations over intercom during morning announcements two days a wk.
A1 Ss R learning to share book talks via discussion board. We also have Starbooks Cafe on Fridays. Sharing favs
A1 It doesn't have to be at the end of a book. When focusing on the hero's journey archetype we stop for book talks along the way
A1:Students will be taking over some of the job soon
Great idea!!! Never thought of assessing the effectiveness of our book talks- good way to see what works!
A1: I’ve been doing most of the book talking so far in my 3rd grade class. Need to start having the kids do this.
Rebecca from CT- secondary lit coach and book talk pusher in my school
A1 I try to book talk at least one book a day- at the start of independent reading. been terrible at this year though...
I have been dying to try that https://t.co/YGWgopFpuN
A1: I have found great teaser is read just a few pages or paragraphs. Grips them, leaves them wanting more
A1. I give a summary of a book I enjoyed and discuss different books someone may enjoy
A1, I don't book talk enough in my literacy consulting work and that's a problem. Trying to get better, tonight will help.
A1: I make a huge deal of new books in our class. From the presentation to the short read. Whatever it takes to get them excited!
A1 As Instruc Coach/Rdg Spec, gathering research 4 Ts 2 implmnt structued sustained rdg prgrm in HS.Want 2 show Ts this can work!
A1 and never ever more than a minute or so...it's a commercial, not a review. But I do share why I like it always
i incorporate them throughout each class as part of discussion but we only meet once a week. Getting ready to have sts jump in!
A1: Whole class book talks are when I finish one that I just have to share, or when I bring new books back from a conference.
Hi! Rebecca here, high school English, Dominican Republic.
A1: Sometimes bk talks are to the whole class, sometimes they are with a partner, sometimes they are just to me.
Phyllis from Chicago but currently in MN. First year to not have my own literacy class so figuring out how to book talk still
Hello from Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada! Grade 4 French Immersion teacher.
Hi! Here from NB, Canada. I learn from, with, and for pre service teachers
A1 Starting weekly 1st-Friday routine this year, reading aloud at least 1st sentence up to 1st chapter of recommendable texts
A1: Or when the book order flyers show up...we talk about what's in there, too. :)
Q1: Confession-I am not great about having rituals and routines with book talks. When I or a student is excited, we share.
you INSPIRED me to check out :)
A1 Share why the book spoke to you as a reader, brief summary, read a section to give a sense of the author's voice.
A1: I like to talk about the last time a book made me stop--literally--and think.
A1: My goal is to model more book talks when visiting schools this year & share some strategies w/ Ts in PD📚
I also have the 11th and 12th grade mentors come in and present book talks to my 9th graders. Works wonders!
I always feel like I'm either giving to little or too much information during book talks. Any suggestions?
A1. Book talks should be low stress and often. No need for props or scripts unless that's your thing.
A1: Though I have noticed the kids are beginning to recommend books to each other on while they’re bookshopping in my library.
A1: I do book talks whenever I have the time. Ss write & deliver book commercials when we study persuasion.
Incorporating has also been key. Lots of mini book talks happening when we find powerful openings.
Becky, Dist Lib Coor, Leander ISD, just NW of Austin, TX-a bit late to
A1: We ensure that writers and readers can communicate with us! It's all about feedback & what works!
A1 The best book recommendations are from one kid to another-- I often ask kids who'd they recommend a book for
I do the same when I'm wandering the shelves with students during checkout time, sporadic booktalks are the best
I do love letting students share their own book talks when they have found something they are excited about.
A1 and I used to open every 3rd/4th library class with a chance for Ss to give their own talks so they had chances to practice
A1: Status of the Class gets them hooked, then more in depth book talk with quick excerpt
A1: We can audio record student book talks, create a QR code and put the "talk" right inside the book.
I get to talk with kids across 3 schools (K-8) about books. Any time I'm in to support tech, I try to also talk books if I can.
Hey! I'm Anna Kathryn (AK) and I'm a student at Spring Hill College, participating in this for my Children's Lit class
A1: each student has a padlet to keep track of books read. They share a bit about the books. QR codes make avaialbe for others
A1 I try to include a book trailer in my bk talks, and hope to have Ss create them this year
A1 although we book talk all day; I hear kids discussing books and that makes me happy!
A1 SS book talk when they've finished a book at the end of RWS- kids add it to their Books to read list
Hey everyone. I'm Elizabeth, a Title I reading reacher from MI. Love talking about talking about books!
A1: I always like to read a section, helps ss hear author's voice and get a sense of character and possibly setting
A1. My college Ss do book talks on a diverse book w/ race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, religion, exceptionalities, class, etc.
A1: I try to tie in concepts of print for my little ones, author-illustrator roles, retelling using pictures,etc.
A1: Encourage students to find the words, phrases, and moments that sing off the page and read them aloud together.
A1 and we only had one rule: never, ever give away the ending!!
Students and I share...every class period!
My Scholastic order caused a mini-riot in my classroom on Thursday morning! It was crazy! Just had the books sitting out!
I'm a K-4 librarian. Keep a cart of the summer acquisitions and then talk to each class about what's new. Tackling ensues :)
A1 I believe Ss need a lot of modeling to learn to give a brief summary of a book w/o giving away the entire story line
Tina, Elementary Librarian from Texas! Thankful I didn't miss :)
Teaching booktalking is core part of & storytelling classes, along w/ "Read" posters to show community we're reading
A1 I book talk most in 1-on-1s next to the bookshelf. Or when I just finished one. My kids tend to ask each other informally.
A1: Don't have a ritual but this year will have them stand on the table to announce a book they love; then Q/A.
A1: This year I started First Chapter Fridays. Been very successful getting under appreciated books some love.
Lots of talk about schedules, but I love the comments about spontaneous book talks when they just had to happen!
A1: My Ss work on 3 sentence Book Talks (from Hacking Literacy) when they are finished with their work.We share them on Fridays
A1 We also include a short bk talk every day on our morning news show.
This week I will booktalk books for & - some intersection there!
Great advice! https://t.co/MdX3DrEgcI
A1. Book talks should be low stress and often. No need for props or scripts unless that's your thing.
Q1-Our librarian and I also share leading up to book clubs or read-ins. We invite Ss to share in library.
YES! Hard to get out oft their way sometimes but so important!
Kevin from the Teacher Learning Sessions, looking forward to learning from you all tonight on .
Many of our teachers are starting to use and we've reccommended using it to have sts share current reads with each other.
Ooh, maybe I should be talking to them about the book flyers, Cindy! Good idea!
Booked is a great book recommender as students now come in wanting the titles mentioned in it
Book talk at the beginning of reading wkshp. Try to include excerpt that leaves them wanting more!
Awesome! I like using other teachers' lists so our class can see what other kids are interested in.
When Ss hear one they want, they add it to the To Be Read list in Readers Notebk
I've been talking books regularly and wearing them recently. Kids ask "what's that book in your pocket"... Another book talk! A1
A1: I usually give a brief synopsis of the story and read a couple of pages to build students' interest.
A1: I want to book talk more! I do it as much as possible. Not enough!
A1b: I record them and post it on their digital portfolio. They love watching themselves present.
A1.2 Recent routine around picks for book talks involves plucking overlooked titles from classrm library for moment in spotlight
A1 I engaged help of Media Specialist when introducing new books & used https://t.co/ihifsFOFPX -just enough 2 get Ss interested!
A1: Librarian lets me see new books b4 they go out on shelves, so I can get my Ss hyped.
My children's lit students have started booktalking spontaneously as they come to class now that they are reading more
A1: I start the class with a book talk each day before reading time. Sometimes I use book trailers, but mostly me talking.
A1: We want struggling readers to find age-relevant content in our library! We see what reads are popular & why!
A1 When I use parts of text for lessons, I end up doing a book talk about it too. Can't help myself!
A1: Trying to have all ss keep a what to read next list based on book talks-starting a new book is often hardest part for them
A1 I don't usually get that much time with a class...try to book talk individuals/small groups as much as I can
A1: Also book talk to teachers so they can get excited about new read aloud and books to share with Ss.
A1 - I was in the library last year so would corner kids and book talk 1-1 and go into classrooms to talk series mostly.
I had no idea you were in DR!
A1: I start yr off by booktalking few different ways. Once kids "realize" we r a , I point out its book talking
A1: A routine when a bk talk is over: "Who else has read this bk? Do you think other readers would like it?" Peers are powerful.
I always try to read a enticing teaser section from the book.
I like this idea!!! https://t.co/3yZyrxAlE4
A1: This year I started First Chapter Fridays. Been very successful getting under appreciated books some love.
A1: borrowed this idea from last and now have Ss meet with peers 3x a week to share their book tracks &… https://t.co/lCLEdWfdqp
Yes! I save them each year through Animoto.
When I observe powerful book talks, I notice one common theme: ALL kids have a voice.
A1-No specific ritual other than book talking to my ELA friends when passing along recs
A1- This year, I need to learn to work it into my daily and weekly schedule.
Using passages as mentor texts also works well for this- does double-duty as a book talk! https://t.co/Ur0wDkY4Ok
Incorporating has also been key. Lots of mini book talks happening when we find powerful openings.
We do this a lot! https://t.co/78Z30rtC0M
A1: A routine when a bk talk is over: "Who else has read this bk? Do you think other readers would like it?" Peers are powerful.
A1: Started with a daily talk about each of the books from my summer stack. Invited kids to do the same.
I've found that personalized book rec's have more power + meaning than whole class book talks, especially with 4th & 5th graders
A1: I book talk new books we get in. I've also been book talking our state reading list.
Q1 - I read the first few lines of a book - if it catches a student's interest I hand it over.
I'm curious about seesaw. We need to get together and talk!
A1: I like to do "drive by" booktalks and pop in randomly to classes. I think the element of surprise enhances the excitment.
A1 Book talks are central to Ind reading & Lit classes. Ss count on peers' QR codes inside book covers to hear/see the review.
A1 I always made it a point to book talk my new orders
A1: students tell me when they have a book they want to talk about, we always have time at end of Reading Workshop fo book talks
I'd love to hear more. I'm trying seesaw too this year.
Something new to try this year! https://t.co/rVXKpbjgwC
I've been talking books regularly and wearing them recently. Kids ask "what's that book in your pocket"... Another book talk! A1
Love! Going to borrow! https://t.co/Nrwm4wLXrD
I also have the 11th and 12th grade mentors come in and present book talks to my 9th graders. Works wonders!
I am going to try to do this more often.
Love this! https://t.co/igoWWBbptz
I've been talking books regularly and wearing them recently. Kids ask "what's that book in your pocket"... Another book talk! A1
A1: I do a mix of trailers, 1stfew pages, and talks. But sometimes the mat poplr are the bks I haven't read and ask for S fdbk
A1: Start every library class with a few book trailers and/or quick book talks. Will have a sign up sheet starting in Oct for Ss
When i taught school, I pulled up youtube video book talks made by other students.
Since my students haven't booktalked yet I will need to do a lot of modeling.
Hey there! We are tuning in from MA! We are so excited to discuss books! Our passion!
A1: As librarian, after booktalk often have many ss want 2 check it out we do a drawing. 1st draw gets it 1st & rest on hold.
So helpful for Ss to learn ways to create their own TBR stack
A1 always tried to book talk new arrivals before they came so kids would be thinking about them prior to putting the display out
Hey! I'm Emma. I am participating in this for my Children's Lit class
YES! Book trailers are such a good way to get students excited about a book.
Isn't that a beautiful thing??? :)
Another great idea! Must borrow! https://t.co/1Er3r5UtXF
A1: This year I started First Chapter Fridays. Been very successful getting under appreciated books some love.
A1 My goal is to use our class FB page as a place to highlight book talks.
I do the same thing. Then we start a sticky note of who wants to read it next! https://t.co/DvTFccrrHw
A1: A routine when a bk talk is over: "Who else has read this bk? Do you think other readers would like it?" Peers are powerful.
Hmm. May be something I need to try!
A1: If a s has read the book, I ask them to chime in before I say anything
A1. My favorite book talks are the unplanned ones that happen with students in the hallway!
Q2. How do you engage students in book talking?
This is a challenge that I've been trying to surmount, too, ... https://t.co/oSs5fT469c
A1 I don't usually get that much time with a class...try to book talk individuals/small groups as much as I can
A1: Ss have their To Be Read lists out and ready to go during book talk & status of the class.
I've tried to have Book Trailer Tuesdays but often have tech problems. 😖
A1-Booktalk to Ss when I can. Also share w/teacher friends on my FB page
A1 - Confession... I tend to have read more MG and YA. 1st year in 4th means I need to change my reading rituals to book talk.
A1: Bk talks, from me or Ss, almost always guarantees an instantly long hold list in the library!
This is an awesome idea! Love QR codes https://t.co/TPUY6t3FUx
A1 Book talks are central to Ind reading & Lit classes. Ss count on peers' QR codes inside book covers to hear/see the review.
Great way to build a community of readers is for Ss to recommend books to each other!
A1. Book talks can occur at end of reading workshop. Ss turn & talk to share books then share a few whole group if time allows.
A2 I start by lots of modeling, and usually within a week or so, there's a student who HAS to share. That's our starting point.
never used a script...I wanted to share my real feelings not a prepared remark
Cool, I might try this too!
Until someone gets a black eye. You would have thought I was selling TVs on Black Friday!
Very helpful 2 have Ss write the book they are talking up on a card so kids have something to reference when adding to TBR in nbs
Carol from Madison, WI, Gr3. Learning to Book Talk is timely topic for me.
Once I've set the tone of all out gushing, I have kids share. Thinking about for grades 3-4 this year. On fence.
"what's that book in your pocket?" Love this!
A1: YES!!! When I hear teachers talking about books with other teachers, I swoon! https://t.co/GFndFopKfw
A1: Also book talk to teachers so they can get excited about new read aloud and books to share with Ss.
in order to engage my students I like to talk about the books they love. I make the conversation about them, not me
I want the Ss to be able to talk naturally about the book and why it touched them. I do not want to schedule or have a routine.
A2: Provide different ways to booktalk. Can be in person but also visual. Voice recording, blog post, etc.- the point is to share
it'd be great to get Ss to submit SHORT booktalks- highlight 1 or 2 /week for am news! https://t.co/z401UeAUtu
A1 We also include a short bk talk every day on our morning news show.
The rule in my room is paper-scissors-rock for books if they can't sort it out.
A2: involvement: turn and talk: what connections might you have to this book-author? What did you notice?
Hi, Sybil from IN (PD Coach)
A2-I just ask what they are reading. Ss love to share when you ask!
Where can I find archives from last month's ?
A2 I think daily conferences with Ss build trust, and trust = Ss wanting to hear what you have to say. Trust = Engagement
A1 I also carry a book around at all times - students and teachers are bound to ask what it is about!
You must have a great professor! This is the place to be for children's literature!
A1 I try to carry a book w me as I walk around the school. If Ss look interested or ask abt it, I book talk it & offer to share.
A2. I like to engage students in book talking by asking them basic and detailed questions about the book
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A2 - I teach teachers () so first we are learning about reading aloud. Then booktalk the books they read aloud.
When a S finishes a book they have a peer conference. They have access to "choose your own adv" sheets to guide .
A2: Ss WANT to talk (middle school). We talk and share and repeat around the room. Built-in engagement b/c they are CHOICE books.
A2: natural convos are perfect bc there is no prep to them. Start everyday with book convos which lead to TBR lists
A2: in order to engage my students, I like to talk about the books they love. I make the conversation about them, not me
A2: Part of our Feature Work in is to have students reflect on a post of their choosing. More book talks.
I get excited about the books I read. When I start talking about books, they all start sharing the books they love. Organic
A2: We engage our Ss in book talks by providing choice and voice. and share your reading life with us!
I'm pretty similar. I do a lot of "who has today's book talk?" with them. Usually there's someone.
A2 I find that sharing my love of books often encourages the kids to share with me. Then I encourage them to share with others.
A2: By making sure book talks are short and to the point. No more than a minute, and leave a cliffhanger!
yes, teacher modeling is key.
Best form of engagement is genuine teacher excitement about a book. Ss feed off that energy.
A2 id ask who else liked a book I shared and why...I wanted them sharing thoughts and getting them talking to each other too
A2: Excitement! Enthusiasm! They know when it's real. It's contagious.
I have 3rd graders. I tend to do raffles.
I'd love to share our Mock Newbery project with friends. It's spreading across all 11 elementary schools… https://t.co/1s2ZoUbtiM
I set it up to use with my 6th graders, but ended up not introducing it yet, some reservations.
A1: Go into other classes and model a book conversation w/another teacher, ss record what they hear and see as model for them
A2. Building a culture of sharing what we read seemed to naturally turn into Ss leading booktalks.
Linda Gambrell says, "Kids read what we bless."
I like it. Avid readers are always making plans for down their reading roads. https://t.co/8gtiDpJdMF
I also do a Future Reading Friday- love that Ss get excited for it!
A#2 Read aloud with a personal connection. Students share their connections.
I also require each student to do one every month, but it's not graded. For my students stalking my feed: sssh. You know nothing.
A2: In talks, Ss usually name other Ss who would like the book. That inspires those Ss to bktalk and share that special feeling.
I use and in the library to get students excited about books. Students love winning books! :)
After lots of teacher modeling, I ask for student volunteers. Fun to see how eager they are to tell their peers about fave books
A2. One year I had students create book ads after class talk and hung in hallway to extend conversation to other classes
Ss see me book talk, they get the hang of it & jump right in. It's pretty organic. They just take the floor one after the other.
Literacy coach from NW Houston area- Hopping in & out during our kiddos bedtime routine!
A2: Let readers know ALL books and voices are valued.
I’m in my first year of 3rd after 22 years in middle school. HUGE shift in reading!
A2. Ss share about favorite books in online spaces then post QR codes around school to share w others https://t.co/PP1WTDowaG
We kind of do this, too. We have a "Book Wall" where we write down books on a board/make connections to other titles.
A2 In order to engage book talks I ask my students what kind of books they like to read.
A2: I model different ways of booktalking. Excitement is one way. But quiet booktalks can be as well. Sts need to find own voice
A2: Talking about myself as a reader as I book talk. Making the connection that we are all readers.
This year making special effort to pick books to introduce our mostly white Ss to characters of color- not issue, just not white
A2 Listen intently when a student talks about books, ask follow up questions. Most importantly, give space for it to happen.
A2: I read an exciting part & leave them in suspense.
A2: I model for the first few weeks, hinting that s's will do their own talks. Always one brave student to get the ball rolling
My report card requires Speaking&Listening grade for 4th/5th.Any good quick rubrics out there for simple book talks?
A2 "Oooh, you're reading X? What do you think about it?"
that makes so much sense.
In addition to informal peer book talks Ss create formal presentations to practice public speaking & integrating .
A2 I think it's nice to mix things up-sometimes video to QR code, FaceTime speed dating style, gallery walk of quotes/image
Our librarian does that too. Great idea.
A2. I ask students to share their thoughts about characters and the choices made in the book
How cool! I need to start doing this.
A2: Lots of modeling and sharing of MY reading and reflections on me as a reader
If someone has a book, I'll always ask about it. But sometimes we'll be talking and a book rec occurs to me...can't help myself.
A2 Love to use a speed dating format for Ss to share current book recommendations. The book "buzz" is amazing.
A2 Creating an environment where Ss are comfortable sharing and see themselves as part of a community so convos happen naturally
We do book talks and read alouds any time and anywhere. We try to include them at every meeting we host.
A2: Start lesson with 'before we start, who has read something great since last class.' Working on having kids share more
This yr I want to do more frequent & brief book talks, but Speed Booking (like speed dating)w/ my 6th graders has been a success.
A2: Most engaging bk talks I see are the ones I "eavesdrop" on...reader to reader while they are bk shopping.
Agreed! Model, model, model that love of reading!
A2: Have to be really diverse in offerings, from topics, 2 authors, 2 reading levels, 2 genres-Never know what will grip them!
A2 I had them record a book talk and then put a qr code in the flap so there's could scan it and listen
A2 know what yr Ss like to read out those books n their hands
A2 Have more copies of titles available this year! Seems like there were never enough copies of the books I shared last year.
What are you reading? There has to be more than Geronimo and Junie B Jones...
A2 Ss constantly sharing and recommending on own. Sometimes quick shares or more formal presentations.
A2: We are launching a class blog for book talks/review, too. Part of our reading legacy.
It is funny how there's always someone and then eventually others will share.
Realize exciting conversations between you and 1 student is a very engaging and enticing way to celebrate a book to others.
A2: I like to ask Ss what they are reading and that tends to spark conversation about a book which leads to other recs.
So true. Peer to peer recommendations are powerful. Especially when not forced. https://t.co/XjZaNDHtHW
A2: Most engaging bk talks I see are the ones I "eavesdrop" on...reader to reader while they are bk shopping.
A2 I always offered a list of "Banned Books" so my Ss felt as though we were doing something that could get us into "trouble"!!
Me too! I love it and the kids do too!
A2: Videos of other Ss giving book talks helps Ss think about what they want to say
YES! Love seeing bulletin boards in schools where Ts share about books.
A2 Ss enjoyed making tags that were displayed on L shelves, idea from
A2 variety of what's to engage Ss-some yrs I do Gallagher's Reading Min. few times per week, then have Ss take over.
I need to remember this. I have a lot of little bits of time during the day we could do booktalks https://t.co/rVilpDIYZw
We do book talks and read alouds any time and anywhere. We try to include them at every meeting we host.
Love using padlet for Ss to rate and share their book recs especially those who are not comfortable talking in front of others.
A2: model, model, model. And, catch readers naturally talking about books and make a BIG deal about it!
I usually only have to ask if anyone wants to share. This week, I heard some that needed a bit more form.Too much "...and then"
I don’t require; DO grade! Easy A! participate = points. Ss love it — easy success! Plus, it’s what THEY WANT to say!
A2 Sometimes it is formal like an assignment to do a book talk or it is informal in class
Absolutely! The best convos I have are about books. https://t.co/ZwJgOI9rlg
Our topic tonight is book talking. Nothing sparks interest in books more than enthusiastic testimonials from other readers!
I'm hoping to incorporate booktalks through videos that Ss can post on Google classroom.
A2 I want to model & have students & colleagues write "shelf talkers" on my classroom bookshelves.
A3: After only two weeks of school, my Ss started recommending books to each other. I was so happy!
Love this! Great way to allow all students to have a voice! https://t.co/0R1oEdMFzm
A2: model, model, model. And, catch readers naturally talking about books and make a BIG deal about it!
Hmmm. . .that's actually a pretty ingenious way to go about it!
Knowing that at least 1 person will want to read the book is a bit of a safety net & builds reading community!
A2 We warm up virtually, sharing online blurbs as reading community: stepping stone to live S book talks https://t.co/JcF5ST9xWn
Tip: If you book talk during transitions, Ss will transition quickly and quietly. They want to hear the talk.
I am doing that right now with Chatterpix book trailers we made.
Perhaps the most important part of book talks! It happens every day all over school, not just in library. https://t.co/6hpbqTyUCz
Linda Gambrell says, "Kids read what we bless."
A1: Started displaying books I'm reading, listening to, or excited about starting. Lots of Ss ask me about them.
I eval Bib info (title author genre), content preview (no spoilers), personal cnxn, and presentation with my HS ESL Ss.
Also Fenway & Hattie. Current read aloud is Love, Ruby Lavender.
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Our topic tonight is book talking. Nothing sparks interest in books more than enthusiastic testimonials from other readers!
A2 we have kids write out reviews - even a few sentences - and then display them in the library. THAT'S the important part.
Have to make sure they know how to ask questions. I find the younger ones need guiding with this.
A2 created a packet and embedded it in a teacher portal for us all to share recommended titles as well
A2 We engage Ss by modeling, asking questions, letting high interests books float around the room & sparking conversation.
A1 If a T & I have shared a book experience, I stop in the classroom & enthuse about our book love to show Ss what readers do.
Hi! I'm a middle school ELA teacher from mid-Michigan.
Framing books as a way to problem-solve works.
i.e. "Here are books for folks wondering how to ask someone to the fall dance." A2
A2: Remembering, too, that book talks around books we have both read as meaningful as those we might want to introduce. Shared.
A2 When I did book chats, I always invited staff whom Ss didn't interact w/ academically: maintenance, lunch crew, secretaries
These are the authentic conversations readers have about books. Love it!
A1 As a parent volunteer, I booktalk in my kids' classes once a month. Trying to find ways to have more impact schoolwide. Ideas?
A2: I encourage students to practice book talks (and reading aloud) to their stuffed animals and pets.
A2 Create an enviro where everyone can share titles they are excited about. Not just on assigned dates like book reports.
Nicole from Michigan, seeking my degree in Elementary Ed.
Put on the morning announcements! https://t.co/we5LMt4p1a
A1 As a parent volunteer, I booktalk in my kids' classes once a month. Trying to find ways to have more impact schoolwide. Ideas?
Get interesting and engaging bks into Ss hands. Ss give the best booktalks when they really love the bk!
Supporting students with disabilities and ELLs? Use a variety of formats https://t.co/HCucRcY52G
A2: Provide different ways to booktalk. Can be in person but also visual. Voice recording, blog post, etc.- the point is to share
A2: By starting every class w bk talks, Ss know they are valued. Not an "if we have time" but an "we will make time" activity.
A2: If a S tells me they've already read a book I'm booktalking, I ask them to summarize it for their peers in less than 5 words!
A2 I lead table BTs w/ 4 Ss at a time now. I take notes and show true interest in what the are reading! Kids want to talk&share!
Glad to have pre-service teachers here! Welcome :-)
Energy & enthusiasm, yes: but we need 2 b authentic, too. If we don't love a book, we can't pretend to love it. Ss know better.
Great point! Lots of modeling and question starters would help!
We must embrace opportunities for book talks. I saw a sweet friend bring in a book and say I heard you were taking ballet...
A2: I always compile the list of student favorite books from all 4 classes and distribute. Kids love it.
I could also see Classroom's 'Create a Question' feature as a way to spark give-&-take about what Ss are reading
Joining in on the fun a little late! 1st grade teacher from Hawley.
Everyone say HI to . She’s from my district! Yay!
A2: Always taking student recommendations and reading the book they suggest. So important.
A2 Oops! https://t.co/5PEub7SszU
A2 Use opportune moments for Ss to bk talk-when S finishes book, ask if they'll tell class about it. Ask S who's read bk to help S find bk.
A2-I talk about recommending books that need a signal boost, including what you love about it without giving away spoilers.
I’m tempted to put my Wimpy Kid books away. Some kids won’t try anything else as long as those are out.
A2. My students share book trailers using QR to share favorite books in the Ed building on campus. https://t.co/omih4rhSqh
Check out 's READBOX with QR codes for book trailers of some of our favorite books for our classroom libraries http://t.co/qF3ezZvHBe
A2: Found smooth rocks in the summer and wrote "This book rocks!" on them. Students place a rock on a book and to peers.
I did a book club in my classroom. We met during lunch. it was optional. It really sparked an interest in books
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After 4 yrs we have many hidden voices in our classroom library. Some Ss come back to find their recorded selves.
A2: Start with what Ss enjoyed! Ask q's, why did they like it? What did it mean to them? Engage & value opinions!
Q2 it becomes contagious once modeled and we share daily @ Morning Mtg once it kicks in. Also have a graffiti wall for best lines
Making sure to have a day that students can get up and share! https://t.co/pydTy7sJLD
Q1. What are your book talking rituals & routines?
I give them time to peruse the books & interact w/ one another. Observing & listening in provides so much insight and smiles.
A1: BT during RA and "read around" where students pass on a common text and then book talk amongst themselves
A2: Yes, energy & enthusiasm- but we need 2 b authentic, too. If you don't love a book, don't pretend to love it. Ss know better.
Joining late from Chicago!
this is a great practice and helps develop confidence
A2 ALL voices are heard and valued!
A wonderful safe way to think aloud for the real thing! https://t.co/8WBa7BRwLo
A2: I encourage students to practice book talks (and reading aloud) to their stuffed animals and pets.
A2 I'll also record a screen cast with a pic of the cover that I can send to teachers to play in their classrooms
Students write titles on a wish list page in their readers notebooks from book talks.
A2: When teachers talk about the books in their own lives that matter, students have authentic, replicable models of engagement.
Really want to do this. Glad you got to post on
https://t.co/eIy3BIURcY
I think knowing your students is key to engagement. If you know what they like, they'll be likely to enjoy what you suggest!
Making time for book talks is def important. Make Ss fall in love w/ books📚
Love this idea! https://t.co/6SlhNKvG8L
A2: Found smooth rocks in the summer and wrote "This book rocks!" on them. Students place a rock on a book and to peers.
Organic convos are imp and I love asking Ss to share abt a bk I haven't read as they turn it in. Ss nearby benefit, too!
Yes, best bk talks are when Ss don't realize they're doing it- best not to be an assignment. More authentic!
that is what I was thinking. Knowing each other's likes and interest = authentic reading
Model "I think you'd like this b/c u liked ......", Soon Ss are thinking of who and y to recommend to
I would like to do more book talks at faculty meetings - who has had great success with this? They all want to get out of there!
A2 We always use to help support our book talks. We can show a visual of what we have read and our thinking
I noticed a similar trend with a different series! I keep them out, eventually they move on.
A1 If I see several Ss in the school rdg the same book, ex. Magnus Chase, I organize an extra-curricular book talk (w snacks!).
https://t.co/Y8ZogCuWYv
I'm just starting out, but in the future I could see myself incorporating book talks into morning or afternoon meetings.
Late to the chat but excited from NC!
Wimpy Kid launched my most reading-suspicious students into other series! Try companion books?
Record book talk for sharing with wider audience? Flipped book talks, sort of...
A2 I share my reading life on my door. Makes great conversation starter. here's last year's door. https://t.co/CbwuZjzbGN
Exactly. Prioritize the important pieces - placing value on reading, reflecting, and sharing it.
I've been wanting to do something like this. Are QR codes free to generate/link to a site?
A2 a few years ago we did a huge window display ONLY that featured books teens recommended https://t.co/qZBaOBJ6KC good visual
A2. We've got 5 min between first bell and specials. Just enough time for class book talks!
Q2-I also have various displays around my room for students to include their recommendations (minus the talking).
This is perfect for service day Ts. Library Check out + Book Talks! 😍 https://t.co/Eakb6ERTvs
I give them time to peruse the books & interact w/ one another. Observing & listening in provides so much insight and smiles.
I try to recommend similar bks - if you like Diary of a Wimpy Kid you should try Timmy Failure.
Love using the framework, "IF YOU LIKED ________ YOU SHOULD TRY ________ BECAUSE_______" works w/all ages!
suggestion of reading outside your usual is also a terrific way to get people talking across texts.
We have a Friday lunch book club for Ts who want to share booktalks. We're making a database of all the talks.
My hs kids tend to be a little less dramatic. They make sure that people know if they want a book next though.
Every year I pledge to myself to do more . I'm inspired by all the ideas here for peer recommendations.
A1--I model when students visit the library so they see it often and hopefully less intimidating!
My summer reading assignment: bring in a "shelfie" of a Ss with a fav summer title. Halls are filled with peer recommendations
I am currently book talking the ITA books and throwing in a few old favorites in between!
Showing them how excited I get when I do a book talk! When conferencing getting them excited to share https://t.co/oaIuyWuxGd
Q2. How do you engage students in book talking?
A2: my students leave "book love" sticky notes with the book on their classmates desk. Kid to kid recommendation is powerful!
Fenway and Hattie is such a fun, engaging read for third graders!
Excellent point. Authenticity gives kids awareness that they may not love or even like every book they pick up.
I also put what I'm reading now and reading next in my email signature and sometimes other teachers will ask me about it.
Another great idea from https://t.co/lsOoxS4ffw
Love using the framework, "IF YOU LIKED ________ YOU SHOULD TRY ________ BECAUSE_______" works w/all ages!
Hi all, I'm jumping in late after grocery shopping. I'm a high school teacher in year 20 in Tidewater, Virginia.
most teachers are doing a variety of genres. One on each "plate".
Our teacher book club puts up posters of the YA titles we read each month. Trying to get the whole bldng to do it!
A2: With our older readers, take advantage of big book "news." longlist, ALA Banned Books Week. "Topical talks."
Yes! Just google free QR code generator! VERY easy!
I ask Ss to read a book from each genre in our room lib. This structure & attainable goal fosters engagement & discussion
Has readers do a bk talk on their 5-star rated book. Reader to reader recommendations mean everything A2
THanks and hello! Hope your new school year is treating you well!
Trying to have other content area ts give book talks-not just on own content but what they love reading-hard to get started
My class LOVED it, and can’t stop talking about it. Many want to read it again on their own.
I use the results from my 1st day of school survey, which includes reading history. I based my book talk choices on that.
Great idea Thanks for sharing it https://t.co/kJcvQRt4rx
Love using the framework, "IF YOU LIKED ________ YOU SHOULD TRY ________ BECAUSE_______" works w/all ages!
Know your collection too. many times I had to give talks on the fly when a student handed me a book and asked what it's about
A2: Sign on my door: "What is Mrs. Davies reading?" w bk covers that change. Keep all bk covers on my windows all yr. Engages Ss!
Yeah, that works. Roses by any other names would smell as sweet :)
A2 engage S in book talks after Literacy Cafe as a reflection time, and whenever a S wants to share insights, connections, etc.
Be careful not to favor only one genre for . Last week we had an all fiction day, had to even it out with some NF.
I've also enjoyed having students Video each other sharing their favorite books, attach QR code, and place next to book covers
A1Book talks during morning meeting. modeling joy of reading, making connections to characters or authors previously read
Hi this is Marcy and I teach 1st and 2nd graders
I did too! My co-teacher suggested it! I was constantly asking if I book talked a certain title. No more!
LOVE this idea! I've done similar, but this is way better! Just followed your insta! https://t.co/fhAetCvJKp
A2 modeling various ways to talk about books. I share with a short comment on our class Instagram… https://t.co/3Rtt3jKwMb
I put my Wimpy kid books next to other humorous ones to show them what else was available.
A2: With older readers, too, I like to have them see me reading professional texts during reading time. Reading into my work.
I said tempted. I don’t like to limit choice, so they’ll stay out. I’ll just strategically put read-alike nearby.
I do a special read-alike display for this very reason. They always get signed out.
A2: Try to add a variety of genres. Don't want to book talk just my likes. Try to read widely & identify my gaps to reach Ss.
LOVED it! I have a list of waiting students for it too. Great mystery!
Yes! When Ss recommend a book, listen. At least try it. I tried anime last yr due to Ss pestering! :-)
I LOVE Chatterpix. So engaging and easy for kids to use.
Another idea I'm stealing! https://t.co/XJoO06AvP9
Love using the framework, "IF YOU LIKED ________ YOU SHOULD TRY ________ BECAUSE_______" works w/all ages!
My students like to make book trailers using iMovie. I posted them on our summer reading site. Would like to do QR codes in books
When do students start giving book talks in 1st grade?
This is my page Book Talk Thursdays videos. Super silly but the Ss 💜 them. Hoping to add some from Ss https://t.co/5lpvKdInoJ
How is Timmy Failure? Haven't read it yet. Kids haven't responded to it.
A2 We added kid's reviews to summer reading and got a ton back. We made this display. EVERYONE loves it. https://t.co/lK08SlaUHX
Has anyone tried to intergrate book talks in other subjects other than reading?
I teach high school and many fond memories are shared of reading Wimpy Kid series!
A1: I have Ss give me a wish list of books and "sell" their book to the class. Ss decide and I buy the top 3 for class library.
If Gambrell via Miller is to be believed re: blessings, then book talkers should bless widely. https://t.co/xG6cVRB7cH
Be careful not to favor only one genre for . Last week we had an all fiction day, had to even it out with some NF.
also, try not to favor any one race, gender, ability, or culture.
OHHH! I love this idea! We are videoing book talks, but now the QR code will make it even better. Thanks! https://t.co/pu7Lb164BU
I've also enjoyed having students Video each other sharing their favorite books, attach QR code, and place next to book covers
I do this too! It really does create book conversations. Even with students I don't teach! https://t.co/2UEqtj2a4B
A2: Sign on my door: "What is Mrs. Davies reading?" w bk covers that change. Keep all bk covers on my windows all yr. Engages Ss!
some of the reviews we got back were from 4-5 years olds - parents wrote down all their feelings. Never too young to review! :D
Great point Wayne! Also helps to know collection to be able to recommend a read alike. https://t.co/xnNqCepfUk
Know your collection too. many times I had to give talks on the fly when a student handed me a book and asked what it's about
I sneak them in! If I'm asked to speak about a strategy, or anything, I add at least one title!
❤️So many Libs make this mistake, & don't understand by pulling the favorites, they are actually being counterproductive
I like it more than Wimpy Kid. I have Ss who love it and find it very funny.
Yes, it is sad when students start recognizing my own reading gaps!
YES! Use book talks for history/hist.fiction in social studies. Also biography.
agreed! Ts should be intentional when making sure class libraries are balanced.
I know, which is why that basket is still on the shelf.That series is a gateway for many, many readers.
Currently participating in my FIRST is a great Twitter teacher! All about book talks with !
During meetings, president often gives book talks. Have been introduced to many great books during these meetings!
Made a binder of book talks I do with pic of book cover and summary so Ss can reference it later.
Now, I would want to watch this. What fun it would be!
A1. I've never done a book talk before but I definitely think that I would do one once a week in my classroom
yes! And Ss don't have the "bird's eye view" of Ts to see trends. I did the same this year. Huge difference
Q1 We create Book Buzz brochures, like 'staff picks', and put in books on special shelf. Colleague gave me this idea.
I teach PK. We just had a book talk by a student.
Love this idea! https://t.co/e1pYp97euX
Made a binder of book talks I do with pic of book cover and summary so Ss can reference it later.
I kept a reading biography of covers on my door also and when students asked about one I could share it
Everyone needs a sign like this on their door! More and more teachers at my school are using it! https://t.co/C98o7ZP6y7
I did Book Speed-Dating in 1st wk of school, which limited necessity of my many book talks. BIG hit! Kids'll give bk talks soon
They will move on when they are ready. :) The more we share bktalks, the more options they'll have.
we made receipts with recommended title in genres like Barnes and Noble has-hand them out at checkout
Good idea for summer reading! https://t.co/jSULUtsydF
My summer reading assignment: bring in a "shelfie" of a Ss with a fav summer title. Halls are filled with peer recommendations
a little of that and some titles were from series. I remember including nonfiction and mysteries.
This is incredible! Kid reviews of kidlit are the best reviews IMHO. 😊
Will tackle it this week. I know there is another one out.
A1: I usually start with genre talks to rekindle what they might have forgotten over summer
Organizing k-4 gathering 3 X this year. Ss come w/ 1 beloved book & booktalk. Spreading and reading community
Medium might depend on ages of audience, existing routines/tech access in & out of school, preferred channels
A2 We have a different teacher do a book talk for 1 of our state award list bks every Tues AM before school. Usually 100 Ss come.
Reading/sharing the places from where ideas for classroom practices come. Attribution. Encouragement. Put reading where work is.
Jumping in late on - come and join me! https://t.co/HC9Dks6tcL
Our topic tonight is book talking. Nothing sparks interest in books more than enthusiastic testimonials from other readers!
And don't hurry. Hard to do, but important. https://t.co/nTIJwr2eAG
A2 Listen intently when a student talks about books, ask follow up questions. Most importantly, give space for it to happen.
I use Goodreads when I prepare but find it difficult with on-the-spot book talks with students.
From one Melanie to another! Love! Going to steal! https://t.co/wT7ro2WLSr
My students like to make book trailers using iMovie. I posted them on our summer reading site. Would like to do QR codes in books
A2 best thing is to ask a kid to booktalk TO YOU. Then you'll know what they like + how to find them find the NEXT book to love.
Q2: I ❤️ to talk about books with the Ss as they are checking out...gr8 time to spark a conversation about books/authors/genres
My students created my reading goal for me based on my book tracks! Not enough science fiction on my list.
A2: I keep my own TBR pile on the window ledge next to my desk. As soon as I finish one, I booktalk it and shelve. Anticipation
any book that kids are reading is reading. They are favorites for a reason! Let kids have that choice!
A2 Have specials teachers and other teachers (not just reading Ts) make their reading lives visible https://t.co/sSdXwVT0XQ
I like to title talk Banned Books
I was thrilled for parents to see our reading community through these "shelfies" at Open House
great reminder! I have to remind myself to step outside of my "likes"
A2 We could channel our inner and begin meetings with . Also, start with announcements.
We did two days of book passes for the same reason.
Looks like a wonderful chat tonight
A2: for 12th grade I post a daily mentor sentence from an awesome book. Usually 1 or more Ss have read and can do impromptu talk
using Instagram to record books I read, colleagues read, "catch" students reading-include fun for why to read it
A2 The bks we Book talk before the book fair are always the big sellers!
try the Timmy Failure series by . some students say it is better.
A3 - just being excited about reading! Sharing with everyone! Pull everyone around you on board! https://t.co/Vpp4AJH9Vk …
A3: Administrators must read in front of their students. Make book talks part of morning announcements. Right, ?
At the end of our indpendent work time, Ss share the work they've been doing as they read. Often leads to impromptu book talks
Wish I had my pictures. I did reading graffiti with MS Ss and had them write a meaningful quote on the wall from a book they like
A2: Push Ss to have opinions & criticisms of their own! When they feel comfortable to voice them, book-talk. grows!
Love this & will steal it for upcoming bulletin boards!
I also have a "I am reading...." signature on my email. Book talking to parents is important too!
A3 Model model model and offer to visit other classes.
I was thinking the same thing abt announcements or morning news shows. Staff mtgs would be excellent!
A3: I talk bks w Ts in my bldg as much as possible. Bldg Ts as rdrs will translate to them bldg their Ss as rdrs.
A3 - just being excited about reading! Sharing with everyone! Pull everyone around you on board! https://t.co/5rGWjfudTQ
Q3. How can we build a school-wide book talking culture?
Very easy to use/kid-friendly app...add a mouth to a pic and you can record up to 30 seconds
A2. Just joining. I book talked daily for the first 3 wks. I still share 1 day a wk, kids pick a day each month to book talk too.
I have my Ss vote on classroom book picks for the scholastic order bc I want books everyone likes
Most of our department did this day 1- very successful and Ss are going to their lists as they complete books.
A3 Many teachers have "Currently reading" signs up in our building.
I have really been forcing myself to read fantasy this summer and this year! I am getting better!
I ❤️ using QR codes w/ books. Have Ss record a story, create a QR code & let others scan and listen.
I make a GoogleDoc and send it out on Monday. Ts add what they're reading.Ts might get sick of me...don't care.
RT try the Timmy Failure series by (COORECTION! .
A3 We book talked in lower grades before heading home for summer. We could do this all year with buddy class.
this would be a fun use of our display shelves! https://t.co/gkEEQbIIQ0
Q1 We create Book Buzz brochures, like 'staff picks', and put in books on special shelf. Colleague gave me this idea.
A3: Like said - visit each other’s classes 2 talk about books we love Let kids hear us talking a/b books in hall
A3 We use Padlet to have a weekly share of what we are reading. Share link w/ school for all classes to add their books.
we have the slips sorted by genre so we hand out one that matches genre they are checking out-put bks jacket on it
A3 Encourage everyone (students, teachers, admin) to join in and take part. Allow plenty of opportunities!
A3: Admins need to understand the love of reading. Without this, all school wide efforts would fail.
Hey, : Chatterpix. https://t.co/7VBfhamAvB
Very easy to use/kid-friendly app...add a mouth to a pic and you can record up to 30 seconds
What a fabulous idea https://t.co/JLWPzgbFGt
I also have a "I am reading...." signature on my email. Book talking to parents is important too!
To build a school-wide culture, we need more than just reading and ELA teachers. Seek out the other avid readers! They are there!
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A3: My Ss (I looped w/them) are teaching the younger grades to book talk. Fun for them to remember old favorites and share them.
Admin, counselors, all staff sharing bks w Ss will build the school-wide rdg and booktalking community.
A3 First we need a school-wide reading culture
Each day I feature a different area in my class library to book talk a few books. Kids learn my library and get inspired.
I just promised a S I would read the book that turned him into a reader. Fablehaven. I'm not so excited!
A3: School-wide events that build excitement around bks - author visits, Mock Caldecott, etc - cultivate a culture of bk talking.
1 yr Ss made scrolls w cover pics & links drawn to show connects btween books-book A led me 2 book B-and who recommended
A3: sharing on social media like Instagram and Twitter under school # like
Invited male Ts to come into my class and do book talks on more "guy" titles I hadn't read yet! How I grew to love Junot Diaz
some have mentioned hanging signs outside classroom doors of what staff are reading. Works if you have staff buy-in.
A3: Must work together on this one with Ps, Ss and Ts. Provide opportunities for this all year and encourage ways for Ps to help
A3 Doing simple things to celebrate big book events. We are having hat day to celebrate the release of "We Found a Hat."
A3: Book clubs, for Ss & us too: professional bk clubs, kid lit bk clubs, find what colleagues are passionate abt & start it up!
A3 Book talk to start meetings. Inviting a variety of staff to book talk to the Ss.
Yes, they move with a journal from plate to plate! It's more about the conversation though!
A3 My school currently does school wide reading buddies once every two weeks. Book talking would be a great addition to this!
I update the signature in the settings so it automatically includes it in every email until I change it again.
A3 I'm working on a hallway display where students and staff can recommend books!
A3: Share your current reading list on a door, have Ss do school wide book talks over the PA, pop in other classes, LOVE READING
A1: Usually start the year with resistant readers by talking about graphic novels. Their interest & confidence soars quickly.
A3 Making time to talk about books students like and allow them silent reading to read their books
A3: Book talks on morning announcements and during staff mtgs. would be lovely!
A3 My building has tackled the 40 Book Challenge school wide. We hang pennants on lockers and Ss earn badges.
A3 share with other teachers and have book talks on announcements. Encourage admin to share as well
We do this for and it has generated a lot of book talks on the spot. https://t.co/NyqSQo3MHa
some have mentioned hanging signs outside classroom doors of what staff are reading. Works if you have staff buy-in.
A3 Q reminded me to invite any1/every1 from school community to book talk in our class. Admin, support staff, colleagues, parents
I had my mom make book bags for all the Ss at my school (650) so they would always have a book with them.
I often hear Ss walking down the hallway stop to talk about the bks they see on my doors or windows! :)
A3 Open up classrooms and let Ss talk to one another, let them browse collections in other rooms, Share digital content.
A3: It may have to start small. One/a few classes being the captains of it. Training other teachers on effective BTs is a must.
I pick a book I love that isn't being singled out and read first chapter on a Friday.
Would be fun to invite parents to share their favorite books, too! https://t.co/FDLfQQRlyw
A3 Book talk to start meetings. Inviting a variety of staff to book talk to the Ss.
My school helped me get Little Free Libraries into the district with a Jeans Day! Great way to get many involved!
Even if you're the only one who does it, it speaks to students. Don't give up if not everyone buys in to start...
Like an all book read or all community read to get everyone in the action https://t.co/vmwrCOiR5Y
A3 First we need a school-wide reading culture
We create a special bookshelf for class recs --first wk of school we do ceremonial ribbon cutting :-)
A3 upper grades and lower grades match up as book buddies share fav reads once a week
A3: I love seeing more and more Ts posting a picture of what they are reading.
A3: I book talked The Nest at a staff meeting, gave one away and many staff still ask for it.
Yes! Talking w Ss as they checked out bks from library, I was more likely to recognize what the grls were rdg. Big Gap!
A3 We are working toward reading culture school wide this yr- 2k Ss, so big school. Lots of ideas-working on implementing.
A3 I have a segment on our morning show - Book Shout. I have teachers and students as guests to share our reading lives.
Q3 - I have a big messenger bag, I carry books with me to all meetings and hand out books to colleagues. all the time
A3 I used to try and share at faculty meetings too but there never was enough time. Talk your prof. Collection too
Q3: Reading life doors! Fifth graders are beginning to video their book talks to share with the whole school.
I made Coming Soon posters for new books and posted them around the school. Ss got really excited!
A3: I think by promoting grade level book clubs for students we can expand the book talking culture
A3: I ❤️ the book stickers would wear to promote titles. Sometimes it only takes person to get the momentum going.
A3: As principal, I take like grade sections together once a month to read and book talk. I also booktalk before staff meetings.
A2. Students seem to like when I finish up a book talk a with a video trailer.
The first Fablehaven book is pretty good. I’m not a huge fantasy reader, either.
I especially like the "Book on Deck"
A3: Staff from all parts of the school sharing what they are reading make a big impact.
A3: Embrace the idea of being a "book person." Not THE book person. Find others who are waiting to take the book baton and run.
A3: YOU need to be reading! How can we be effective reading teachers if we don't have a personal reading life to draw from?
A3 I've started adding "Currently reading" to my school email signature
A3.2 Notice books people of all ages are carrying around school halls. Ask about 'em...
A3 Ss decorate doors to classrooms with books grouped by theme or author. Makes reading visible.
A3: My friends start their classes with "what are you reading". Wish we would do that at staff mtgs
https://t.co/A9uXWnu6X9
let students have opportunities to share what they are reading with others. School intercom, classroom book talks, etc.
A3 Thanks for the encouragement.
A3: I make it a point to talk w Ts in front of Ss about what they're rdg and what I'm rdg when they pick up their class from lib.
I see the same issue w/ my son. He always wants a certain series. Rereading builds him up
A3: In a PD, I encouraged leaders to do book talks in classes, on the announcements and during lunch. Will say this all yr🤓
I also do book giveaways for kids who retweet a book I've posted about.
Yes! Book talks/reviews on the student news show would be perfect! https://t.co/h4vWyTJIHv
A3: Book talks on morning announcements and during staff mtgs. would be lovely!
#@MrsPTweets I pick a book I love that isn't being signed out and read first chapter on a Friday.
A3: we did Instagram photos of teachers and their fav titles -could do Flipgrid too
Morning announcements! Whether they are read or on video, those go out to the whole school. Have speakers read a script!
A3. I added a book recommendation to my email signature. Students helped me decide which book each week.
Ultimately we do something to set an example - for students. If colleagues buy in, great. It's prob be bc of kids.
A3: I've had freshman who have shared, "I cannot wait to be in your room with these books." Kid: You're here now. Let's talk.
Are we really listening to our Ss? I read a book this weekend a S recommended. Can't wait to talk to him about it tom! SHOW them
RT Embrace the idea of being a "book person." Not THE book person. Find others to take the book baton & run.
I connected ts w authors and illustrators last year for as a way to celebrate reading. Now more are excited for this year!
A3 students write book recs to display in library.
let's continue conversation w/ w/guests of celebrating
A3: Had staff take reading selfies as school started. Going to use them as a running slideshow
I need to do this!! I can use calendar to help :) https://t.co/JtwLNCU0cf
I made Coming Soon posters for new books and posted them around the school. Ss got really excited!
A3:I need to visit the clsrms to see what all Ss r rdg rather than just the ones I pull-out for rdg support. THX!
Teachers invite me to booktalk in their classes. Sometimes it's certain genres, and sometimes it's new titles.
Love this! I might just start a shelf in our library of books I've booktalked to classes. Thx! https://t.co/VcXrILKtod
We create a special bookshelf for class recs --first wk of school we do ceremonial ribbon cutting :-)
I need to post them around school! Many students don't make it by my room.
A3 I always tried promoting my displays through talks too...everyone's coming to the library for something...talk to everyone
I try to snag new books when they're ordered, I know kids will want books and then I can recommend them better
Can I work for you?? Lol https://t.co/H8YnSTDegH
A3: As principal, I take like grade sections together once a month to read and book talk. I also booktalk before staff meetings.
A3 Make BTs visible! Catch eyes,hook them outside the classroom and conversations will happen inside https://t.co/HNMvzqxIZU
A3 I have a goal this year to have former Ss come book talk live to my 5th graders bks they remember ❤️️ing in 5th
A3 I'm having my principal book talk "Secret Life/Bees" w/ my 10s. Role modeling on a few levels.
A3 - I put up a bookshelf for everyone in my building. A little library that all can take and return as they will.
We also started student reading blogs last year...hoping to get more sts to contribute this year too!
A3: Need to encourage ts to find time 2 read-many say no time during year other than for school content :(
A3 Many Ts are posting current read(s) by door-urging all Ts to do so. Most of our Eng dept on board & building classroom lib.
A3 I like using the state award books, Authors visits and Mock Caldecott contests.
Amen!! Never understood that! https://t.co/KPLjHjMiVe
A3: YOU need to be reading! How can we be effective reading teachers if we don't have a personal reading life to draw from?
A3: I've done a "Staff Picks" display. Ts write quick bk rec on a card and put it next to bk. Those bks fly off the shelves!
It's ridiculously easy. Think of it at an online bulletin board. You can do it.
RT A3 - I put up a bookshelf for everyone in my building. A little library that all can take and return as they will.
Hi! I am not looking forward to it, but he hugged me when I told him it was up next. I just finished Mark of the Theif
A3 Come up with a structure, dedicate time. This is important!
A3 Put excellent books in the hands of Ss. Give them tons of time to read. It happens from there.
A3 Can I state the obvious? Every room that has kids in it needs books in it. Can't have book talking culture without books.
Love this idea!!!! I'm going to steal it!
What do you do when your admin doesn't think this is important? So frustrating! I do my part & try to spread the words
This is a great activity for Ss to share and post on school website https://t.co/lzY601253N
A3: Had staff take reading selfies as school started. Going to use them as a running slideshow
A3: I'm going to tweet some schools each week to remind them to do a book talk in the A.M, during lunch or during class.
Great idea! I may have to 'steal' it! https://t.co/CbbLAkMcAE
A3. I added a book recommendation to my email signature. Students helped me decide which book each week.
A3: Sharing thrift store finds/overflow books with the teacher next door. She teaches 9th grade. Umm. . .future Readers.
Love! Love! Love! Add it to my to do list! https://t.co/4Awe5maG73
A3: Had staff take reading selfies as school started. Going to use them as a running slideshow
A3 Keeping a poster of Ss reading SC nominees, wish more Ts would participate
A3 Ask former students in the hallways what they read lately. Always be ready to talk about reading lives anywhere, any time!
A book on deck is how I've always described it too!
Teach Ss "appeal terms" vocab so they develop more precise language to build rdg culture HT Olga Nesi https://t.co/tgwoQgY4Bc
A3- All of us w/ classroom lib share bks to give Ss more access. Our librarians are hugely supportive and have increased traffic
Great point-- grow experts -- Ts and Ss and parents! https://t.co/s5brG9hVxV
RT Embrace the idea of being a "book person." Not THE book person. Find others to take the book baton & run.
I think it would be nice to share titles for parents too. Has anyone tried anything innovative to connect home-school reading?
At 1st I intentionally emphasize high interest /easier books (graphic/ illust novels) to invite all levels into book excitement.
A3 build a school wide book talk culture by making it visible and all staff 'living it' out loud
Such a great idea! Will fit well into Writing Workshop.
Always have to have a plan!
A3: I try to share the books w/diverse characters I am reading w/kids and the positive effects that come from them.
A3 - try and talk to other parents as well. give them YA books just so their kids can see them reading.
I love to connect with other Ss about the books I see them reading. I love to get recs this way!
Q3 Stealing from someone's earlier post...love the idea of a campus wide with Ss AND Ts posting their booktalks.
I haven't done that yet. Mine "Coming Soon" titles are ones about to be published.
If we're reading a book in class, I tell parents we have extra copies, if they want to read along.
Not innovative, but we use to send home pictures of books! https://t.co/PYUlB6PIeE
I think it would be nice to share titles for parents too. Has anyone tried anything innovative to connect home-school reading?
Would love to do this at ! Promoting a strong reading culture starting with teachers! https://t.co/zc37DOQ8GY
A3 Many Ts are posting current read(s) by door-urging all Ts to do so. Most of our Eng dept on board & building classroom lib.
A3 - Last year we did an afternoon read-a-thon, which helped Ss share titles across the whole school.
Not innovative, but I include any books we’ve read aloud in my weekly newsletter.
I try to remind myself that I only have control over what I do. I choose to do what I think makes a difference.
A3: Some reader in the building already sees you as "book person" but you may not be their teacher. Are you finding one another?
A3: Establish a reading culture.Examples: Administrators also have a library in their office. Everyone particpates in DEAR.
I had parents take a photo of themselves reading. Put them in a slideshow and surprised the kids.
I ask students during morning duty! Will def start asking colleagues infront of Ss. Thanks for the idea
Q2 If we have time at the end of class, students ask for this GRASSHOPPER JUNGLE by trailer https://t.co/9ghASvauUk
A3: School wide participation in 40 book challenge. Ss lockers have paper pennants with genre stickers.
I have asked that question to candidates for Reading or English positions.
A3 - This year, we may also do a type book competition in our school.Everyone reads same 5-10 titles. Vote for best.
So true! Luckily mine do. https://t.co/gAkGf0p9Kg
A3: Admins need to understand the love of reading. Without this, all school wide efforts would fail.
A3. I constantly display books in the T lounge. Great springboard for book talks.
Yes! Always thought I hated novels in verse till a student made me read Love That Dog by !
Love this! This would be a fun way to lead into a mystery reader activity as well!
A3: I used to wear a fish hat and "fish" for info about books during indie reading time. Visited lots of classrooms.
A3. Lockers have "what I'm reading" posters with their current book. S's get ideas and T's can chat with all kids about books!
That's tough. We're expected to teach every sec, but talks DO help sts learn. I work mine into morning routines.
Me too! We've had READ posters using Ts on tap for 2-3 yrs. need to execute it this year!
Getting Ss excited about books📚 https://t.co/vp7Y659XVQ
A3: I've done a "Staff Picks" display. Ts write quick bk rec on a card and put it next to bk. Those bks fly off the shelves!
I give so many book talks during the course of the day that I lose count of them.
A3 I'm having my principal book talk "Secret Life/Bees" w/ my 10s. Role modeling on a few levels. MORE >> https://t.co/k1W3mpTM0G
A3: Staff from all parts of the school sharing what they are reading make a big impact. MORE >> https://t.co/k1W3mpTM0G
Little ears are always listening. :) Great when they can "eavesdrop" our authentic bk talks w colleagues!
Booktalks need to be judgement free for everyone for readers & speakers/sharers to feel safe.
I absolutely LOVE this idea! https://t.co/kHZjZBN49A
I had parents take a photo of themselves reading. Put them in a slideshow and surprised the kids.
THANK YOU for this! Just had dinner table convo w/ my 2 AP kids who are 😔 abt what they HAVE 2 read. Way to go you!
A3-Our librarian encouraged us (& provided supplies to make it easier) to post our Currently Reading titles outside our rooms.
I have held book talks with Ss and their parents and grandparents. Our Loser book talk got a little heated!
A3: Creating a small display showing which Battle of the Books titles the principal, library assistant and I have read
. I agree!! Do you have advice for when admins don't see value in "love of reading?"
A3 We did a display at the opening of schools with Ts pictures holding fav books
Great idea Miss you girl! We all need to get together https://t.co/5TBWsTHR4N
A3. Lockers have "what I'm reading" posters with their current book. S's get ideas and T's can chat with all kids about books!
A3 we had pj day at school and students brought their favorite books and snack and had silent reading time
Love this idea! https://t.co/FdPboJkqWe
A1: I like to do "drive by" booktalks and pop in randomly to classes. I think the element of surprise enhances the excitment.
I love reading in other classrooms during my plan time. Feel like a celebrity!
A3: Sharing book titles at meetings; staff book clubs
😕 Don't give up! Recruit as many colleagues as you can. Your passion will be contagious!
A3 I also post what I'm reading on my door & on my class blog. Other teachers are thinking to do same.
A3 holds ARROW time (At the Reservation, Reading Offers Wisdom) where the ENTIRE school reads for 15 min simultaneously
I like that, too. Although I have no classroom this year, I need signs on my office door.
A3: Make amazing book friends like + . Don't talk every day, but we do "talk" every day. About books.
A3. Consider diversity when book talking including different genres, styles, formats, perspectives, cultures, races, genders etc.
I've hosted "Book Love" nights (Ss' name)in school library. We bring snacks, all read for 2.5 hrs. It's fabulous! Decent turnout
That's awesome! One of my goals this school year is to have 1 of these at each of the 5 schools in my district.
A3 My email currently has this quote "Young readers will not read 100% of the books you never share.
Do you think this would be good for 3rd grade? https://t.co/9FCmSywFpV
A3: School wide participation in 40 book challenge. Ss lockers have paper pennants with genre stickers.
A3: Sent all staff email asking for recs of staff favs for my classroom library
Powerful because it gives kids the key element: ownership, ownership, ownership! https://t.co/Zhv6cyjabt
We create a special bookshelf for class recs --first wk of school we do ceremonial ribbon cutting :-)
Um, replace them? Not okay.
What a fantastic idea! https://t.co/6hfNXNjSfB
A3: I've done a "Staff Picks" display. Ts write quick bk rec on a card and put it next to bk. Those bks fly off the shelves!
Me too! Will have to find room for it.
Ohhhhh I want to learn how to do this!!! (I need to update my GoodReads first).
I love this- we can't say: kids won't connect because the characters are unlike them
Q4. What books are your students & you excited about reading & sharing right now?
RT Consider diversity when book talking incl diff genres, styles, formats, perspectives, cultures, races, genders
Use order forms to generate Kids LOVE this and conversations are authentic. Spread the Reading Fire!
The other thing I do constantly is go through the Scholastic Book Order flyers with my Ss. We “talk it up!”
A3: Communities that read together, develop more meaningful, empathetic relationships with each other.
A4 DOG MAN, DOG MAN, DOG MAN, and then there's DOG MAN.
A3 we celebrate reading by inviting all 1st graders for a special morning reading with a friend (& stuffies) in the library
Our Ss can't get enough- her books are always out. Will try trailer! books too!
I love love love this idea https://t.co/jw0uAyc9xf
I had parents take a photo of themselves reading. Put them in a slideshow and surprised the kids.
A3 Create a space in the lounge with book recommendations, give away books every moment you can, celebrate books and readers
A3:Just finished the Peculiar Children trilogy by Echo is up next. Looking for more ideas for my reading list from
A3: Displayed pics of Ts with a mustache, holding fave book - "I mustache you to check this out". Ss went nuts.
A4 The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
A3 Keep class lib updated.Students will be walking ads for your books.My lib is open to all students! https://t.co/pSM1q3TtGw
Ss interested in seeing Ts name on poster showing Ts doing 2016 challenge
A4 The Crossover & Booked by
A4: 's GHOST. Cheers when I bk talked it!Hold list a mile long.Could have 100 copies in the lib & it wouldn't be enough!
A4 since I'm in Texas, I always am excited about the new list
Q4 GHOSTS by and BOOKED by are huge hits
A4: I just read an amazing YA book - JULIET TAKES A BREATH - have shared w/classes and some are going to read.
Fenway & Hattie 2, Ghosts, The Babysitters Club GNs, Amulet GNs, I Survived...
Thanks! Are they all equal value?
I am thinking of using Remind to recommend books for families to read together
A4- Ghost by was a big sell at our book fair, I've ordered for the library and planning a lunch book club
Would be GREAT for 3rd grade! I just wouldn't suggest enforcing a "page minimum" requirement for books to count!
A3 schoolwide lessons and commitment to helping Ss build reading identity, a "readerly life"!
I did with my students. Instead of , I do the state awards,
in Goodreads - my account- widgets (follow directions there for your email prvidr)
A4: Fenway and Hattie, Crossover, Booked, Bios on singers and football players.
A4 introduced me to The Astounding Broccoli Boy. Also psyched to share A Handful Of Stars with Ss.
where to you host the videos? YouTube? https://t.co/HDrAdd8TPJ
I've also enjoyed having students Video each other sharing their favorite books, attach QR code, and place next to book covers
A4: Our readers love Romeo & me and Blue Snow! Popular reads on our online library! Easy to read hard to put down
, , , , Hunter Henry , , Browns , Marcus Peters
A4 Our 7-12th graders are losing their minds over 's SMILE, which we finally got to buy this year
A4: Big S love for the Amulet series by
A4 Shadow House, Game On 2017, World Building, Pokemon Essential Handbook, Ghosts, and all of our titles.
Yes! My 9-year-old LOVES Scholastic book orders! Great idea!
I like sharing the "favorites list" from the class I had the year before. It creates quite a large to-read list for all!
I'm excited to booktalk titles that Sts might not find otherwise to stretch their scope of genre & representations
A4: Ghosts, Pax, The Girl Who Drank the Moon, El Deafo, Amulet (graphic novels, graphic novels, graphic novels ;) )
A4 Roald Dahl's got traction among my MS'ers. I invited them to revisit on occasion of his 100th birthday, or to try for 1st time
Help! I missed Q3 and can't find it.
A3: Collaborating and sharing with other classes. Big buddy, little buddy modeling.
A4: since I'm only a student, I think my future students will LOVE talking about Frindle
A4 Creepy Carrots is fav among 3rd graders.Also a lot of love for Princess in Black series, Babymouse,Leroy Ninker,Ranger in Time
A4: We're counting down to RETURN FIRE's release, loving AWKWARD, and dying for a class copy of GHOST by
A4: they are loving Ghosts. I loved Wolf Hollow & Pax & Moo.
A4: Right now loving everything by + The Underground Railroad
A4- Ghosts by was a big sell at our book fair, I've ordered for the library and planning a lunch book club
A4 My 4th grade book club is reading and celebrating Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics.
A4: 's WE ARE GROWING & 's COOKIE FIASCO are fantastic! &PiggieLikeReading
A3 The book "Out of pocket" became his favorite & he shared w/ other HS players. He told me it changed his thinking
Many of our Ss are ready and anxiously awaiting movie Friday!
I like that! Battle of the Books! This will be our first. Do you have 'champions' for titles and all?
A3 When the box comes, I want to invite Ts to browse with coffee and donuts.
This is great teachers should take selfies too! https://t.co/LZ8ocdBEGS
I had parents take a photo of themselves reading. Put them in a slideshow and surprised the kids.
A4: ASHES by pubs 10/6! 's THE SERPENT KING is extraordinary. Loved THE WILD ROBOT by
A4 I know I'm late to the Echo bandwagon but so amazing!
Yes! Me too. Oh, what fun this could be with members of the community too - police officers, crossing guards,etc
Missed tonight, but can't wait to catch up! We've been discussing how to share books across our grade level...so many ideas here!
A4 MAXI'S SECRETS Amazing. Must read. Great for fans of Wonder.
A4: GHOSTS is the big one this week.
A4: 4th Ss loving Tiger Rising and 5th into Home of the Brave. Ghosts is huge and so are Rump, Jack and Red!
In their interest surveys many of my 8th gr Ss put Wonder by as fave book. Want to rec more books like it. Any recom?
A4: third grade Angels by Jerry Spinelli! And the Stink series, and berenstain bears! Not new, but they love them!!
Love Maxi's Secret! And my Ss love as well.
A4 and I just got tickets to see at the Miami book fair. SOOO excited.
So many kids are digging The Wild Robot. It has been one of my favorites of 2016. https://t.co/it2deoG8mM
A4: ASHES by pubs 10/6! 's THE SERPENT KING is extraordinary. Loved THE WILD ROBOT by
Truth! How do u rec books to them if u don't know what's in your library? You become an outsider in ur own class
Also excited for preservice teachers in to start sharing their own booktalks. We all become resources for each other.
And I can't wait to get my copy of 's new book since his visit to my former school
at lit night a few Ts shared book titles, and Ps & Ss did some book shopping. Ps & Ss make book recommendations too
A4 The Wild Robot & I just read the 1st Amulet book I know that will be a hit, I’ll be buying some of the books for my classroom.
Thank you for this! https://t.co/9iNzCxg5AB
A3: Embrace the idea of being a "book person." Not THE book person. Find others who are waiting to take the book baton and run.
Just finished Three Things About You
A5 Tiger Rising by DiCamillo.
A4: Ss have been "oohing" & "aahing" over 's RETURN. (Me too!!)
A4: My Ss are reading (and loaning me) Ghosts. Graphic novels are all the rage. https://t.co/1W74lFTJ8j
Q4. What books are your students & you excited about reading & sharing right now?
5th grade book clubs chose:
Counting By 7s
The Justin Case series
6th Grade Nickname Game
Fish In a Tree by
The Harry Potter series :D <3
A4 Going Wild by (it comes out Tuesday!)
A4: I'm always excited to share what I've read recently. Also, where I see gaps. Older books like Skullduggery Pleasant.
Q4 Terupt, Hammer of Thor, Ghosts, Unwanteds (Gr3)
A4 Currently rdg Crooked River to Ss and will model book talk when finshed. Ss moan when I close the book.
Q4-Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, by Maxi's Secret by , Ghosts by , Hour of the Bees by
A4: "George" and "Gracefully Grayson" Incredible affirming literature
A4: The Nest, Booked & The Crossover still the ultimate hooks for many kids. Loved Ghost and Wish. Kids also loving Maybe a Fox.
Most popular titles right now: Ghost by Wolf Hollow by and 13 Reasons Why by
Q4: Ss in my school get very into the selections each year. I always have several copies bc they are a hit!
A4.2 Michael Vey series has caught attention of some 8th-grade boys lately. Flying through series like wild fire, telling others.
A4: Diary of a Wimpy Kid is still hot after all these years. New one coming soon!
A4: 1000000% it is Ghosts right now! strikes again with another HUGE hit and reader favorite!
A4 Dystopian is hot! We are loving Delirium by . I'm reading with the kids, as we compare it with The Giver
The audiobook for Echo was the best I've ever heard.
This is very true; that's why I need more copies of the books I talk about and share this year.
A4 Just finished our book fair and the biggest seller was "Ghosts" by
A4 Maddi's Fridge has one of my second grade classes not just talking but taking action!
have you read the Dory Fantasmagory? Great transitional book and hilarious!
A4: Had a young man ask for the "villains" book posted here at Twitter. He meant BAD GUYS. Making its rounds.
A4: gave several book talks during his recent visit, and all the books he mentioned (and we had) were checked out!
The One & Only Ivan and Crenshaw. Our class discussions have truly been magical in response to these beautiful books
Tons of mythology in 5th this year!
Graphic novels, anything by , informational mythology!
I cannot keep Amulet on the shelves of my library at all
A4 Shannon Hale's DANGEROUS and all things Halse Anderson vanish from my shelves as soon as they get returned
A4: Dog Man, Ghosts. They LOVE graphic novels
anything in the captain underpants series
Here's a list of books with characters. (Just found out Lily & Dunkin has been challenged in MO.) https://t.co/MmKORicn4n
I've been so inspired by Lily and Dunkin! 14 must-read YA books featuring transgender narrators...… https://t.co/nwwZStSug7
For those discussing Ghosts, please consider also discussing problems with cultural appropriation with students.
A4 Such diverse tastes in my S readers - hard to narrow down. The Gospel Truth is one, though.
A4: Kids are hyped about the new I SURVIVED book by
--I SURVIVED THE ERUPTION OF MT. ST. HELENS, 1980.
We are reading biographies: Marco Polo, Hellen Keller, Annie Oakley, Amelia Earhart... S are so excited to share accomplishments
A4. I have a little enclave of readers going through the manga version of Maximum Ride.
I have put books in the lounge and teachers love it! Next for me is a book tasting tea!
Amulet is hot! Somebody took my copy of The Wild Robot — it disappeared! https://t.co/E3ySYlOv38
A4 The Wild Robot & I just read the 1st Amulet book I know that will be a hit, I’ll be buying some of the books for my classroom.
titles are genre based. Students & I color code to see what our favs are and what we need to read more.
Just booktalked Wish by to 4th/5th grade. Going to share Dino Files series by w/2nd/3rd grade.
A4 I don't want to be a frog-great message and Hamster Princess-Harriet the Invincible and Hilo are some I can't wait to share!
A4: Just discovered the Hamster Princess books & can't wait to book talk them!
A4: Yep. It's hard & sometimes it takes me a bit to read it but I always do.
Have you tried ... like good reads for kids. A3
My art teacher colleague/friend/encourager likes to see new picture books. Shares them in art classes. Book Baton--Unlocked.
Absolutely Almost is a great read a like for Wonder. My students also like Extraordinary and Out of My Mind.
A4-The Poet's Dog by Patricia MacLaughlan, 88 Instruments by , Wish by
Waiting list for: Everything Everything by The Memory of Things by Boy Nobody, and Yummy
A4 Our book fair is in a week, so I know Ghosts and Dog man will be so popular!
A4 Amulet graphic novels, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Middle School series for my lower readers. Boys loving John Green this year!
A4: anything by . Sadako and the 1000 Paper Cranes an unexpected hit! Any Big Nates. Love That Dog HUGE this year.
So true! When we come in excited a book so many of them want to read it. https://t.co/H5YBrJasHi
Linda Gambrell says, "Kids read what we bless."
Going to spend a lot of time going back through A4 of for my next book order! Great suggestions!
A4 We got the Percy Jackson and The Giver sets. I expect I'll never see those again.
A4 Middle School The Worst Years of My Life - very popular with the movie coming out soon
I'm reading 's Memory of Things and 's Anatomical Shape of a Heart and starting 's The Reader next!
Reading The Serpent King now!
Just finished this today! ❤️❤️
A4: MOO, PAX, WOLF HOLLOW, THE SCOURGE, NINE TEN, are all amazing!
A4: The Fog Diver by Ratscalibur by
Lucy Calkins once told a group of us, “If kids don’t steal your books, you don’t have good enough books.” Ha! I guess we’re ok.
Can't wait for ASHES!!! And looking forward to the new Hat book by https://t.co/zitQfYl91V
A4: ASHES by pubs 10/6! 's THE SERPENT KING is extraordinary. Loved THE WILD ROBOT by
A4: Our graphic novels are always a hit.
I just bought The Poet’s Dog and Wish yesterday. Will be reading them this week to add to library.
Dog Man, Crossover and Booked are making the rounds Kids are loving Sidekicks as well
I just read Turning 15 on the Road to Freedom and thought it was fantastic!
A S is ready to do a class book talk on The Serpent King. I can't wait to hear it & watch the book fly from S to S.
A4-Lots of Ss reading Matched, Ghosts, The Last Kids on Earth, Wings of Fire, Miss Peregrine
A4 - Body in the Woods, Girl Stolen for my mystery/ April Henry fans. Ordered her new ones from
Just jumping into this whooshing river of book talking to say thanks and you guys are awesome.
I recently book talked the Lunch Lady and Babymouse books to a group of Ss who were unfamiliar w/ graphic novels.
A4: The False Prince hooks many as well
I steal all my best library ideas from and other librarian pals!
A4: I read from Grimm trilogy in Sept. of last year and Ss are STILL asking me about them. So great!
thanks. It is cultural misrepresentation. A lot of Latinx kids are going to be insulted and hurt by this book.
Reader tore through titles this fall. Really neat moment to share Gene's news with this reader this week.
I share books by a different author each week. Ss get excited to read more by that author and can't wait to snatch up more books.
The school where I'm working teaches LEGEND by to freshmen, so PRODIGY has a long waiting list in the library.
I have a soft spot for dig books! You will enjoy both~
A4: My son (6th grade) is rereading Pax . He likes to come back when he's looking for a new series
A4: Finding Winnie and Nine,Ten:
Kids of Appetite! I've hyped up the latest by so much that I already have a waiting list and I just got it today!
I just finished Mischling by Affinity Konar and want to read it again. I would recommend to HS Ss
I read The Crossover and Booked in about 1 day each before I knew I was switching to 1st grade. So good!
Q4 Reading aloud A Wrinkle in Time for the 1st time in many years to my 4th/5th GT kids.Tough vocab & genre, but they love it!
My Ss LOVE the HILO books by I Survived by Jedi Academy series and
Wish list is growing -thank you friends for your sharing your reading lists from Q4
A4: Before and after 9/11 we read 14 Cows for America, Towers Falling, Nine, Ten. Powerful!
I'm loving Ghost. Took a break to join
Raymie Nightingale, Pax, The Most Magnificent Thing, I Survived series
OMG, I have recommended SP to so many Ss and they always fly through it, then ask for more. LOVE!
Proud to show them my autographed copy of Crossover!
Art teacher & I teamed up to try our 1st Mock Caldecott. So far Ss are loving School's First Day of School & The Secret Subway
It's like we spent a long, long time discussing this or something!!
A4 Frequent Q in L: Do you have any I Survived books?
A4: Any new books just released or coming out for 3rd grade range??
A4: any of James Burks' Bird and Squirrel or Dav Pilkey's Dog Man graphic novels: rdrs eat them up & want to wtg like them too!
A4: Towers Falling and Eleven were passed around quite a bit too
Thanks, . I enjoyed Ghosts by -- very moving/touching novel. https://t.co/7HWPGuagh4
Favorite books this year: Ghosts Death by Toilet Paper ,Dory Fantsmagory by abby hanlon#titletalk
My book talk this week is on 's brilliant WILD ROBOT.
The dungeon scene is my favorite to talk about.
I'm looking for titles that attract middle school interests, and are accessible to struggling readers.
A huge hit last year was The kid who ran for president
A4 Human Body Theater is a great bio book.
A4: I book talk these incredible books whenever I can...to students, fellow teachers & friends. … https://t.co/3GTVRq5msw
BAD GUYS! LOVE that bk!!!! The humor and cover design make it perfect for a big age range.
In ten minutes switching over to where we will also be sharing YA titles and w/guest moderators of
Thanks - that's what I've been thinking. Need more book for 8th graders. https://t.co/scku1H6aX9
Maxi's Secrets (might be young for 8th), Because of Mr Terupt
A4: is currently reading 's THE MEMORY OF THINGS. Now near finish. Many are taking home to finish. Cannot wait.
A4 Last year, Full Cicada Moon was a big hit. S grabbed bc of peer comments. Hoping it repeats this yr. It is a terrific story!
A4: Students are excited to read Ghost by and Memory of Things by
A4. I have students devouring Ghosts in 1 night!
Always SO EXCITED to read Kate DiCamillo with my Ss
Consider harm of saying "even though this is abt a (fill in), you're going to like it" in talk. Words have power & shape yng ppl
A4: Crossover is on my desk and I know a group of 7th grade boys who want to read Playround.
I just finished that this weekend. I'm in awe of how amazing it is.
I even bought an Echo harmonica afterward because I loved it so much.
One book that has been shared in my 7th grade class by 5 kids already is GHOST. Kids devour this book.
Nothing more powerful than a hero recommending books. :)
A4-Harry Potter has come back in a big way! For NF Kid Athletes, Kid Presidents, Kid Artists.
This book is so BEAUTIFUL. It had a lasting impact on me. So good! https://t.co/2hetJIVScm
A4 Last year, Full Cicada Moon was a big hit. S grabbed bc of peer comments. Hoping it repeats this yr. It is a terrific story!
A4: The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore. Beautiful way for us to talk about our love of books with Ss.
I have bk talks when Ss turn in books and make sure other students are in the area so they can "overhear"
Yes, dispel the myth that it is somehow cheating! https://t.co/CbUVRHjz1s
We make a big deal out of audiobooks as well to normalize them and establish that they "count" too.
A4: I try my best to book talk Ms. Bixby's Last Day without crying!
Love that they come and talk to your current students!
Try Shadow Hero and Camp Midnight. both graphic novels.
lucky you! & lucky Ss to have you living & modeling the reading life.!
Q4: My kindergarteners are loving anything by Mo Willems especially his pigeon books.
yes! tried to grab a copy from our book fair but they all sold out!
A4 Wild Robot for 3s & 4s, for realistic fiction 4/5, and I really really love Lily & Duncan for tweens.
A4: I book talked PAX in 4 classes and over 40 Ss put a hold on it. Guess we need a 2nd copy!
A4: Raymie Nightingale was terrific. Book talking it this week.
right? What a series. Kids love it!
Kids are loving the graphic novels by doug
Would love to see data on books being bought or added to Amazon wish lists during !
A4: "Man with the Iron Heads," a short story by Gary Paulsen.
Our book fair sold out this week too, students had to place orders!
A4 WONDER is making its way around. And my 11th grade girls' reading junkies are being traumatized by Ruta Sepetys. ;)
A4.3 One S found 6 of Crows in class lib & it's starting to pass hand 2 hand. Due for formal book talk w/imminent Crooked Kingdom
I've had this on my list forever. Time to read it!
- Excellent! Love the titles you chose!
The ending gets me every time! , it is a wonderful story with a terrific message.
my fav are the "worst case scenario" series - Everest, Amazon, Deadly Seas- they get "lost" a lot so I know Ss ❤️
It is absolutely stunning!
All American Boys is an incredibly powerful book that EVERYONE should read
A4-The Crossover & Booked are popular with Ss who didn't think they liked poetry. Booked can then help them find more books. 😊
Can't forget All American Boys and How it Went Down
Wilma Unlimited is fantastic!
Do you think Moving target is good for 6th graders?
Yes to audiobooks. And don't forget recordings. Kids don't really know Shel until they hear Shel, you know? Older kids love.
Yes, shared info about value of audiobks w Ps this yr. Playaways con't to be very popular https://t.co/yWRTQkgNc9
Yes, dispel the myth that it is somehow cheating! https://t.co/CbUVRHjz1s
We make a big deal out of audiobooks as well to normalize them and establish that they "count" too.
Can we do that?? Love the idea!
Books by always go over well with my male students. Chess Rumble and Yummy, & Knockout Games are always favorites.
the ending was what got to me. All those stories of people who were just trying to do the right thing.
we did this too and the kids loved it! Took voting VERY seriously! Our winner was The Lightning Thief.
I see on . If your middle grade kids don't know his Rip and Red series, remedy that. Whole New Ballgame is awesome.
A4 Graphic novels, 13 Reasons Why, anything , Wonder, anything ,
A4 One student told me this week that 's ONE FOR THE MURPHYS was the first good book she'd ever read.
Yes! I read it aloud to Grade 5 last year and they are all dying for the sequel.
this is on my to read list!!
A4 Students are loving Dog Man, Ghosts by , & Nine, Ten by .
It is addicting. I haven't finished the series (it's long) but the first few books, WOW.
That was such a favorite last year. I need to book talk that one this week!
A Whole New Ballgame is one I’m book talking next week! https://t.co/K2Mr1r10a5
I see on . If your middle grade kids don't know his Rip and Red series, remedy that. Whole New Ballgame is awesome.
I end with "This book isn't for everybody--no book is--but who would read this one?" (Adapted via ) Always hands.
A4 spooky books to booktalk in October: JUMBIES by and HOODOO by - my kids fight over these.
A4 FISH IN A TREE is moving through the class pretty quickly, too.
A4: Just finished Moving Target. It's like The Davinci Code for 5th-8th grdrs. Think Ss will dig it.
Adding it to my wish list, which I encourage Ss to keep as well 📚 https://t.co/KF1inbr1J1
All American Boys is an incredibly powerful book that EVERYONE should read
The books about 9/11 are popular this year: Nine, Ten , Eleven, and Towers Falling.
A4: I'm excited to share Last Stop on Market Street this year. I think this has the potential to my mentor text of the yr.
My students really enjoy Choose Your Own Adventure style books
RT I end with "This book isn't for everybody--no book is--but who would read this one?" (Adapted via )
Reading & loving Salt to the Sea by for !
It's a bit too mature for my students, but The Serpent King was wonderful. I predict it will win awards.
Ticket to the World? Library Card https://t.co/O6PfKEXpkn friends, would love your help promoting library card month!
Those are fabulous titles that students love!
I’m gathering books for marchbookmadness with . Great titles/New Classics theme.
Both One for the Murphys and Fish in a Tree by have waiting lists. 9th graders can connect with her titles too.
Yes! I have had great success with it in social studies and science. Love sharing good books in those classes!
A4: The Rip & Red series by are fun to book talk bc they're such fun reads.
Too old for my kiddos but I loved it!
Free Verse and Hour of the Bees 2 new fav recs!
My kids talk about and &Duncan months later. That good!
If you are looking for a new YA book, DRAW THE LINE by Laurent Linn is one I devoured this weekend.
A4: Paper Wishes, Ghost, Hilo, The Distance to Home, The Last Fifth Grade of Emerson Elementary, The Honest Truth, I Am Drums
So awesome! Did students have to read ALL of the books in the competition? How many books did you choose?
Check out the audiobook for Echo. It's breathtaking!
I had two girls choose One For the Murphys as a partner book club book. They are loving it.
You and your Ss will not be disappointed!!
Q4:Me-Notice and Note, Students-Getting ready to start The One and Only Ivan as our class RA.
My ARC got stolen on reader #5 four months before publication!
The audio has to be experienced.
Thanks - I LOVE YA books. Always looking for a new title.
Some of my all-time favorites! Ss said my copy (from childhood) of The Westing Game smelled good! 💗 https://t.co/mHFLcEcKI4
So you chose 16 titles? Did you vote one off every week or two?
this is my "go to" book for my girls! Always a favorite!
A4: The Rip & Red series by is fun to book talk. They are both such fun reads.
A4 Kids can't wait to get their hands on Ghosts by LONG waiting list for that one at the library!
Keep telling yourself that you're doing what's best for kids!
My 8th grade son just finished 's Knife of Never Letting Go. First book to make him cry.
Introducing Teddy is one of our favorites, along with Red and Be Who You Are
Oh, I devoured that series.
Starting Deep Dive projs for sci. Enjoy sharing Rosie Revere Engineer to frame work. Now looking forward to Ada Twist Scientist
Many layers so I'm not surprised.
Anyone with NF titles they love to share with Ss?
Would that be too young for 6th?
A4: Dogman, Sidekicks and Carver Chronicles are all popular in our classroom right now.
A4: My order is waiting for me at school-Aaron and Alex 4 my young fans
I was so impressed by it.
Read alouds NEED to happen on all grade levels-through high school https://t.co/GneITsu4Rw
My Ss ❤️ PB ! Valuable in any classroom! Reading LAST STOP ON MARKET STREET tomorrow 2 explore word choice in writing
Make reading part of the school culture by talking to everyone about books - light the spark. https://t.co/zVUHCQS1GJ
Wow can't believe that an hour has passed. I have lots of notes and ideas to try. And of course huge list of books! Thanks all!
When i taught kindergarten the CeCe Bell Sock Monkey series was very popular
Looks like I need to move ECHO by PMR up my TO READ pile.
I read Turning 15 On The Road to Freedom followed by the GN March Book 1. So powerful!!
Q4: A Tale Dark & Grimm, Echo, One for the Murphys, One & Only Ivan, and I always love to talk Flipped.
LOL I do find myself translating quite a bit from The Westing Game. It is so fun though once they get into it.
A4 I survived series, Wonder and Story Thieves
Ss have online reading logs, LibraryThingorGoodreads.They update in class & that gets them book talking, get recs from sites, too
Thanks for another outstanding
I enjoyed the audio so much. Audio is how I keep up with all the YA books I want to read and share.
Great conversation about banned and burned books after reading I Am A Story by Dan Yaccarino.
My kids love the Disgusting Critter series.
As baseball season winds down - a current favorite is SOAR by So much heart AND baseball!
We had 16 books. I encouraged them to read at least half before voting, but I didn't check. 1/2
