#TLchat Archive
#TLChat TL Chat will take place the 1st Monday of each month at 8 pm ET (unless there is a holiday or natural disaster). #TLChat LIVE! Twitter chat session will follow a Q1/A1 format. Leading questions will be asked using Q1, Q2, etc. Please provide input/answers/links/etc to each question using the corresponding A1, A2, etc. so that the conversation can be followed easier.
Monday February 8, 2016
High school librarian in Northern Virginia. Hello!
It is always fun to meet new colleagues in this forum. I am an elementary TL in Seattle WA, tweeting tonight from CO.
Sherry Gick, Indiana, Library & Instructional Technology Specialist, K-12
My chats for the next hour will be for .
Our topic tonight is “Making LIT Stick: What Resources, Experiences, and Human Interactions Make an Impact on Students
Middle school librarian in Albuquerque New Mexico
Melissa Techman, HS libn at WAHS, Crozet, VA (nr Charlottesville)
Deb in Gillette WY teach in elem lib
follows the Q1/A1 Format to make following the convo easier. Just preface your responses with A:1, etc, or to
follows the Q1/A1 Format to make following the convo easier. Just preface your responses with A:1, etc, or to
happy to have caught this! Carli, middle school media specialist in Indiana.
Hello Gillette WY! I once paved a road there in 1975.
Janine in Illinois, HS librarian
I am a TL from south Louisiana. I am missing a Mardi Gras parade for this, Cher!
Greetings from Connecticut. I am a K-5 media specialist. Glad to join tonight.
I am studying Social Media in w/. We are learning about Twitter chat. This is time in w/this chat.
Mary elementary librarian in Gillette, WY
Hello All! I'm Patty, elementary librarian from Chico, CA.
Q1:What books have you shared with students that seem to leave the greatest impression?
Laura-k12 school librarian
I am preK - 8 TL and former HS ELA teacher
Welcome new and old friends. Some of the fun is to catch and follow colleagues of interest in the chat. But there's Q1: re books
Janine, HS librarian. Illinois
Love when I happen upon chats like this! Oftentimes a lurker from TN at 6-12 school.
Hello from NorCal! High school teacher librarian here,
I am from Missouri. I am a K-4 Elementary Librarian.
A1: All good readers talk about when an author "speaks to me" somewhere in the text, e.g talking about Judy Blume
Q1: this years 5th graders took to Revolution by Deborah Wiles.
Q1-recently, The Book With No Pictures
A1: For me the book that taught me this was "How to Read a Book" by Mortimer Adler...a non-fiction text on reading that hooked me!
Richard from Gillette, WY. K-12 libraries!
A1: Wonder, One for the Murphys, Fish In A Tree continue to be heart print books for middle schoolers
when I was in K-5, most books that I whole-heartedly loved left big impressions. This year? Bone Gap by
A: The Distance Between Us by Reyna Grande, One Book, One School. Great response.
I just recently finished it and WOW!
a1. If I really like a book and give a book talk they feel my excitement and often want to read the book
A1: Books that leave them wanting more or subverting their expectations.
A1: More recently my students read "Hana's Suitcase" by Karen Meyer...a compelling story onto which we built an unforgettable event.
I like "subverting their expectations" flesh that out a little for me
my first graders can't get enough of this book
A1: Book Club students just read Between Shades of Gray and have declared themselves, "emotionally destroyed."
A1 . Our library's been closed for 2 yrs. I'm new & trying to catch Ss up w/ what Ss have missed. Ss love Wonder, Crossover, El Deafo
yes! a good booktalk can really sell a book & make for a long waiting list!
Bone Gap is making think (months later) about assumptions and magic, and love, and family...
students feel your enthusiasm in book talking...and we always wish for 8 copies at that moment! Emotions matter so much
A1: We Were Liars and Reason to Breathe immediately come to mind
A1: Speak, All American Boys, Part-time Indian, Divergent, Unwind, Challenger Deep, More Than This, Bone Gap, Dumplin', Fault IOS
I agree! There is so much magic that happens when Ss feel your passion & excitement about a book. https://t.co/dxmO3b4qRc
a1. If I really like a book and give a book talk they feel my excitement and often want to read the book
Echo, The cart that carried Martin
A1: Wordless picture books like Journey and Chalk
A1: Perfect Chemistry by and any Elephant and Piggie book they can act out
A1: Red Queen has also been a hit.
amazing how wordless books can spark so many conversations with littles!
as a former KG teacher I often wonder how I get from "love" to "will remember beyond this year" if magic happens
Waiting to read that but it is always checked out! Need to get it from public library. Heard my colleague bktalk it.
Wonder has been a favorite this year! Thanks Ts for some new suggestions!
My reluctant readers loved Twisted by Laurie Halse Anderson - explores the times and themes that matter to kids
Agree! https://t.co/dP5hTY4GbK
I agree! There is so much magic that happens when Ss feel your passion & excitement about a book. https://t.co/dxmO3b4qRc
a1. If I really like a book and give a book talk they feel my excitement and often want to read the book
How do we put that passion certain books give us into words that we can use to inspire students
A1: A Long Walk to Water, Wonder, Crossover, Sold, Out of My Mind, Yaqui Delgado wants to Kick Your Ass,
that continues to be a popular go-to title in my 6th-12th library as well.
loved the long walk, and keep giving it to my African students, hoping, hoping
Can't imagine doing a read-aloud/ book talk w/out getting emotional about the book! Not possible! ;-D https://t.co/XPcr5B6EGB
students feel your enthusiasm in book talking...and we always wish for 8 copies at that moment! Emotions matter so much
I have two sets of these books and cannot keep them on the shelves!
Picking your favorite passage and marketing it. https://t.co/uK3X5JiLfh
How do we put that passion certain books give us into words that we can use to inspire students
Great contributions folks, and the Nurph helps us archive and followup. Ready for Q2, related in just a moment
A1: can't keep Eleanor and Park on the shelf.
Q2: What have you done to help connect students to these books?
My community, Lafayette, Louisiana, conducted a community reads project with A Long Walk to Water- awesome!
Q1president Taft Stuck In The Bath
A2: Absolutely, Mark Up that Book!...or if a library book, show how to Photograph it and put into an annotated image 2 save
and even older students! Upper elem loved Journey, etc by Aaron Becker
And that language that is sparks is HUGE! https://t.co/2gThFfICqP
amazing how wordless books can spark so many conversations with littles!
A2: Book trailers! Reading my favorite passages. Bell ringers in the classrooms.
A2: Book talks, mingling with students as they browse for books.
A2: picture books do it for all ages, eg "My Brother's Book" by Sendak OMG the hook that sets
Tell us about it. https://t.co/hVQmpt8tRK
My community, Lafayette, Louisiana, conducted a community reads project with A Long Walk to Water- awesome!
Q2: I use current events to get students talking about their world, then I weave in the literature.
A2: the power of reader's advisory, knowing readers, & telling a S you thought of them while reading it & knew they'd love the book
talk about the bell ringers...How does that look and play out. I love image
I read the beginning of flora and Ulysses and they were so made that I didn't finish it. Lots of holds for this one
A2: Book talks with book trailers. Displaying a top 10 list of books each month. https://t.co/mmbKWYkrWw
Q2: What have you done to help connect students to these books?
A2: I brought in a matchbox with my own childhood memory.
A2: getting a student who read the book to tell others about it.
the best displays always seem to evaporate in hours, as students take featured books to read. happy problem. What do u do
A2: Putting a note on a book that says "this book is not ready for circulation" is an automatic magnet.
A2: At the beginning of (most) every library class, I show the kids a series or author they will like. It has spurred enthusiasm!
A2: Author visits, book talks, school wide reads, book trailers, book clubs, peer reviews, good reads, social media.
A CHILD'S presenting behavior is an invitation to connect more deeply with the child. Read why -> https://t.co/1hND9I4Spa
Absolutely!Very proud of 1 of our MS Ts-whose goal is to use PB as mentors texts this year . Ss need more PBs https://t.co/Ta8wFnLSNy
A2: picture books do it for all ages, eg "My Brother's Book" by Sendak OMG the hook that sets
YES! That ripple effect of student's sharing with other students is pure gold!
A2: If we don't have something in our library, I head to the public library.
1st 5 minutes or last 5 minutes of HS class. Talk up a title or two. Get invited into classes. https://t.co/457N3jH6ZY
talk about the bell ringers...How does that look and play out. I love image
A2: u bk talk, display poster I make from https://t.co/PTzKs3MnRg , Ss who borrows adds post-it note w/ their name "reading it"
What format of student reviews?
a2. I did a lesson on the true one and only Ivan and showed them the fiction story. They wanted to read to see what was changed
you just mentioned my favorite lesson tool... post it notes! Love this idea!
A2.I have a display of China & Japan now with artifacts Ss can touch & books. Ss asking great ?s about the cultures. yeah!
A2: I also do a First Reader Raffle with new books to build the hype.
A2: student ambassadors who can go out and talk up the hot titles for you. During lunch periods, student announcements.
A2 I invite myself into English classes to book talk titles. I also have a display of must reads
a 3rd student recently sent me a typed/illustrated review of a book to share Her reward, buy next 2 books in the series.
A2. We're participating in the Cal. Young Reader Medal. Ss have a voice/ vote in which is the award winner. Ss are motivated!!!
Q3 coming soon I believe, keep those ideas coming.
"I read this book and thought of you" often works. https://t.co/T4kKKKi7PD
How do we put that passion certain books give us into words that we can use to inspire students
Which other states use that Young Reader Medal voting motivation?
simple and direct. The personal hook is a significant "velcro" tool.
Thanks for sharing! Love this idea
A2: I'm reading a ton of books, feel like I'm not there yet re book promotion in my new job. Appreciate all of yr ideas :)
and is usually well remembered by the student that you thought of them!
Q3:What library programs/lessons have you led with students that have left a lasting impression?
Hooray for CYRM! https://t.co/soXRFjkCim
A2. We're participating in the Cal. Young Reader Medal. Ss have a voice/ vote in which is the award winner. Ss are motivated!!!
A3: Author visits rock, and I've been blessed with partnerships with Public Library partners who provided authors at no cost
CT has state book award but didn't have younger Ss on so 6 yrs ago I created one and this year we have 5000 k-2involved!
A3: We do a 2 week long frosh research project. Requires them to use our library resources for research. https://t.co/1FtMhL18kQ
Q3:What library programs/lessons have you led with students that have left a lasting impression?
Missouri has book awards for elementary, middle, and high school levels.
A3: Our state book nominees are a pivotal part of our library programs. Ss look forward to choosing 5 (or more) to read & then vote
A3: Another was a 5th grade multi-tool library scavenger hunt, using catalog, doing physical search, mark their maps in Publisher
A3: Battle of the Books is also a highly anticipated yearly event for both middle & high school students. 10 books at each level.
A3: I did Mock Caldecott with 6th graders and they LOVED being read to again.
A3: Kids get crazy excited about March Madness: Battle of the Books. 16 fave books, make trailers, and vote until 1 is left.
A3: Genre unit with Joe Bright and the Seven Genre Dudes. So fun. .
Same here! They love our yearly contest. https://t.co/9JDfbBuK0U
A3: Our state book nominees are a pivotal part of our library programs. Ss look forward to choosing 5 (or more) to read & then vote
I really want to do this! Hoping to pull it together for this year, fingers crossed.
That is really incredible!!! What a difference you have made ! https://t.co/7NFXYpjku1
CT has state book award but didn't have younger Ss on so 6 yrs ago I created one and this year we have 5000 k-2involved!
A3 We are doing virtual field trips which is neat. PBL projects. March Madness is popular.
A3 Mock Youth media awards projects (Newbery, Geisel, sibert), author visits and Skypes
A2: Ss use https://t.co/PTzKs3MnRg for unforgettable lines from bks & they can keep adding the images to the wallpaper on devices.
A3: our Battle of Books happens weds thento a city "playoff" event in March with Public Library https://t.co/O9NuDw1KgQ
A3: We also ran a "Museum of Old Technology" last year that was a huge success in teaching students how far we've come.
How do you stage the Mock Youth Awards?
nice! Our county tourney is the first week of March for High School.
Now that sounds fabulous. Just bookmarked it to check it out after
A3: Practice read-aloud skills w hs students - have them read to es students. They feel like rock stars and improve own read skills.
Does anyone know of an exciting, newer, mystery series for grades 3-4? .
With Geisel (grade 1) and Newbery (grade 5) it was a 10 week project. I'm lucky to have a flexible elem library
A3: Hoping to launch library Makerspace soon. Also building centers for a Centered Library.
A3: Again with "friends" at ALA and local bookstores our kids were blessed 2 years ago with a poetry visit https://t.co/4jDiNYRhnA
just began a small MakerSpace at our middle/high school library in January.
Let's reflect and dig a little deeper; What was it specifically that (perhaps) lit a light in students minds and memories?
How many participants still hv fixed lib schedule? Curious...a friend is writing article about how she persuaded admin to go flex.
fixed at my elementary; flex at my middle/high
I've got a blend, thanks to a small school and teachers who leap at opportunities like WRAD and Dot Day
Q4: Let's reflect and dig a little deeper; What was it specifically that (perhaps) lit a light in students minds and memories?
Regular schedule with open checkout times in between classes.
Q takes me to the emotional hook: meeting the author, sharing personal emotions and work and connecting 2 author through txt
Their abilities to engage and take charge of the moments. It was centered around their choice.
when I was in K-5 (last 14 yrs) I had fixed but many open times for flex - thx to sm school size
CHOICE! You're speaking my language! That is powerful stuff!
Gamified literacy at our middle school 350 students played/1000 first try! Book reviews, book trailers, read alike lists & posters
"Take Charge" is the real deal. Student-centered learning sticks. Skillful teachers stretch and support, not direct
A4: has always been the personal connections, letting students have a voice, offering them a safe place, encouraging their interest
A2: Feels like an injustice if Ss aren't connected to certain characters before they graduate from our schools.
thx to you and all who answered!
A4 Engaging. Innovative. Challenging. Connects to Ss world.
A4: "That could be me" while reading, "I could do that" when seeing a tech project that is within skills or reach of Ss
If she needs a quote from a principal who is so pro-flex at k-5 mine will do it. He loves our library program
A4: Connecting the story to something they can relate to.
Problem-based learning helps my kids connect to literature. Empathy
A4: Kids remember when we've made them feel special, "seen" them for who they are and what they like.
One ss asked Caroline K , "What is that book you held in this photo" CK: "In an old house in Paris that was covered in vines..."
A4: Letting them be a part of our library through book requests, recommendations, etc.
A4. We allow free Ss book choice in our library.NO AR LEVELS allowed!!! ;-) After so much regulated in the classroom, Ss love choice!
RT A4: Letting them be a part of our library through book requests, recommendations, etc. . Power to the Readers!
A4 Meeting author rock stars in person via face to face or Skype makes everything so much more memorable
I post games on the library wall. Latest game - match the teacher to her favorite book. Kids want to know what we read.
A4: Right-o and cyber visits open up the possibilities that $ (of face to face) limit. Who have you Skyped?
A4: Student voice & ownership: THEIR library. Not mine. Ordering what they want, offering activities & a safe space always
agh! The dreaded AR levels! I feel your pain!
Kids leave me book recs. That way they feel like it's a two way street and another way for me to see what they are reading.
Time flies when we're having fun, eh.. Don't get me started on Levels....(but I am doing a presentation in April if you have input!)
A4. On our library TV-we've featured pics of the Ts holding either their fav book or the book they are currently reading. Ss love it!
Book prints are neat too. I post these in the hallway. Students can view the books that shaped their favorite teachers.
When they ask for a certain book, you gotta move heaven and earth to get it for them! 😂
Q5:Have you seen Inside/Out? What determines which memories go on to deep memory?
Q4 students presenting their creative book trailers convincing peers to read that book-creating larger reading community is powerful
absolutely! & nothing beats the delight when the book lands in their hands!
Too many to name! This year already we skyped with 6 Newbery contenders and 4 Geisel contenders and more!
and much as I love my Indie Bookstores, got that Amazon Prime as next day shipping rocks when rapid response is critical
love this idea! Typically, what are your prizes?
A5: deep emotion. Feeling something so much that it is imprinted forever
A5: I love how that film lets characters roll memories in their hands, reflecting then moving the moving ones. What brilliant visual
A5: I think it is the emotion that is attached to the memory. How you felt when it happened.
Yes-my 28 yr daughter wanted to see it when she came home for holiday.I think it's emotional connection to events, circumstances,etc
Agreed. Book talks that connect the most are those where the student or teacher has personal connection to book.
love it! I thought they were putting a ticket in the crayons.
A5: What other books/films help put memory in such kid-friendly terms?
A5: Deep Emotion. Had a reader finish Wonder and was very emotional about what to read next. I pulled out Auggie & Me... relief.
Or what question do you wish we had closed with? Good questions can help extend the chat well beyond our next 10 minutes!
Anyone a solo librarian? Tips and tricks? https://t.co/aYZ2rdO0Vl
Or what question do you wish we had closed with? Good questions can help extend the chat well beyond our next 10 minutes!
Final Question coming soon!
Final Question coming soon!
sometimes you're not ready to let beloved characters to! I had HS Ss who would imagine what characters were doing
A5: How are we to know lasting memories of our students? work 2 plant seeds of love for books and stories, empathy for characters.
Just got home from a PTO meeting but will catch up on and if I can.
I was a solo libn when in K-5 - reach out, visit other libns, find volunteers, and involve Ss in work of the library :)
A5: Something that consumes you. The birth of small obsession. Being 17 and reading Jane Eyre for the first time....
Use Twitter as your PLN!!! Stay connected with the people talking books and the people talking best practices.
Solo to district? School? Life? This chat community shows us as members of a chorus...but solo work has its high notes, too
FQ: What are you taking from tonight’s chat? How will you make sure your lib makes memories for students that go on to deep memory?
Love that "small obsession" student-driven passions
Q6: What are you taking from tonight’s chat? How will you make sure your lib makes memories for students that go on to deep memory?
I am a solo librarian in a brand new high school.
FA: a reminder to do more (daily) book talks. Share all these books I'm reading every chance I get
Focus more on the emotional connection. Giving the gift of reading for fun will set them up for more successes later.
A6: Leave time to review, reflect and "handle" the memories of Ss circulatioin log, library lessons from the year thus far
FQ: I am going to try and make more connections. I want to choose books to read that will inspire & leave an impression
We are lucky to do the work we do. Thanks everyone for the lively and memorable conversation tonight
volunteers are lifesavers for us solo librarians.
A6: Continually building relationships and listening deeply to Ss.
8:59: Thank you for join in the convo tonight! Next month _______ & ________ will be your moderators! Good night friends!
8:59: Thank you for join in the convo tonight! Next month _______ & ________ will be your moderators! Good night friends!
FA:student designed centers, lunchtime activities, student request for new books, opening space for mobile rearrangement,FRIENDLY
Thanks so much, Craig! I really enjoyed tonight's :)
