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MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:00 PM EDT

It's time for #YearofYA!!! https://t.co/A3owJ08LZM

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:01 PM EDT

It's that time!!! Welcome to #YearofYA chat! So excited to talk all about helping our Ss through books & reading!

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Please join us and feel free to jump in at any time (whether you read or not). #YearofYA welcomes everyone! https://t.co/n7H1zDBjkM

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

We have 6 ques tonight, instead of 5, so we'll be moving a little quicker than usual! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

We'll start with intros - please tell us where you're from & don't forget to use #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Hi I am BJ Neary, retired HS Librarian who loves all things YA and lives outside Philadelphia PA #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm Tavia, HS Lib in Currituck Co. NC, live in Norfolk, VA. I LOVE being a Lib & all things YA Lit! #YearofYA

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

I'm Lorrie. HS librarian from Texas. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:04 PM EDT

@bjneary Hi BJ!! So glad you're with us tonight! :) #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

I'm Mollee - elementary librarian in Outer Banks, NC; love my #kidlit but fit in heavy doses of YA regularly! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@tavia_clark Glad to be here! #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@BiblioTrekkie Hi Lorrie! So glad you're joining us tonight! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@BiblioTrekkie Hi Laurie! Thanks for joining us! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1 is coming up in 1 min! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Q1 is on it's way! Please be sure to use Q1/A1 format and don't forget #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Don't be shy! Even if you're just watching, let us know you're out there! #YearofYA

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:06 PM EDT

Hi, @MolleeBranden! So happy to be here to talk YA lit! #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

If you're new or lurking, hop in anytime! All our ?s are about discussion w/ ANY book #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:07 PM EDT

As usual for Q1... #YearofYA https://t.co/dYSaVyO11f

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@reader4evr Hi Allison! Glad you're here! Heard you had a great time at BEA! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#YearofYA Don't forget to use the Q1/A1 format...start your tweets with A1, 2, 3, etc... and use hashtag #YearofYA :)

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#YearofYA Don't forget to use the Q1/A1 format...start your tweets with A1, 2, 3, etc... and use hashtag #YearofYA :)

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:09 PM EDT

Sorry, I'm a few minutes late! Lauren, HS English teacher on the OBX (who was too busy enjoying the sunset on the beach). #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Crenshaw/ Katherine Applegate, Eleanor & Park/ Rainbow Rowell, Comeback Season/ Jen E Smith & Paper Things/ Jennifer Jacobson #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 #yearofya https://t.co/9TgE00L6yS

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 The Program (Sci-Fi-ish) deals w/ suicide; Darkest Corners (Kara Thomas) kidnapping/abuse; Rules of Survival @nancywerlin abuse #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

@reader4evr so good! This is a perfect book for this topic! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:11 PM EDT

A1 I'm half way through The Impossible Knife of Memory by L.H. Anderson. #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 The Serpent King by @jeffzentner /Exit, Pursued by a Bear by @ek_johnston /reread Eleanor & Park by @rainbowrowell #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Eleanor & Park is one of my all time FAVES! I love @rainbowrowell to death! #YearofYA https://t.co/SWnvUKmGVm

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:10 PM EDT

A1 Crenshaw/ Katherine Applegate, Eleanor & Park/ Rainbow Rowell, Comeback Season/ Jen E Smith & Paper Things/ Jennifer Jacobson #YearofYA

StorkFrancisco May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hello #yearofya I wanted to stop by and say hello and thank you. Feel free to e-mail any questions franciscostork@me.com

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Yay! @lpdeal is here!!! #YearofYA https://t.co/RKGKgGEPj9

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

A1 The Serpent King by @jeffzentner /Exit, Pursued by a Bear by @ek_johnston /reread Eleanor & Park by @rainbowrowell #yearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@reader4evr It was my 1st book I read by him & still my fave- re-read it for May #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

A1 & tried to read Letting Ana Go and Calling Maggie May by anonymous authors, but students checked them out all month! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@bjneary great reads! I totally plan to get a copy of Christie's book that you DM'ed me about. Admin & Ts would be very interested #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@lpdeal @jeffzentner @ek_johnston I have both Serpent King & Exit Pursued...on my nightstand! CAn't wait to read both. #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:13 PM EDT

I have Serpent King on my kindle, can't wait!!! #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@tavia_clark @rainbowrowell me too! It was a worthy re-read for this topic. Fangirl's my fave by E&P is all about instability #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@lpdeal that's funny we both re-read E&P for this! was one of my first thoughts w/ the theme #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@lpdeal @jeffzentner @ek_johnston Awesome! CAn't wait to read them! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

I hope she drops in tonight & F Stork said he would try if he could get the hang of twitter, lol #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2 coming up in 1 min. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@bjneary Just saw that!!! So cool! You're a great connector, BJ :) #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@MolleeBranden E&P may or may not have been chosen as my students' Best Book of the Year 😏 #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

OK most of these #YearofYA friends are talking The Serpent King. Have copy, hesitant bc i HATE snakes... not sure I can do it!!!

bjneary May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

I try:) #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Time for Q2...We'd love to brainstorm & hear examples! #YearofYA https://t.co/Zm7m8kNKHk

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

I just finished The Outliers and there's an element of agoraphobia. Great book! #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:17 PM EDT

Any of you at #YearofYA haven't read Marcelo in the Real World, put it on your list! Thanks Francisco for the hello! https://t.co/nDOhu7NnB2

StorkFrancisco May 24 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Hello #yearofya I wanted to stop by and say hello and thank you. Feel free to e-mail any questions franciscostork@me.com

bjneary May 24 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 You can volunteer ---Cradles to Crayons in Philadelphia is awesome & as club sponsor for buildOn, we volunteered often #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 I want to be a presence still; show up at the pub library, see them on the beach, be approachable should they need it! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 I let Ss stock up books for summer. Hard for me to do programming - don't live in same area, or even state! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 On the web pages you can always donate to the organization too #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Remaining accessible as a listening ear through social media & in the community, & loaning books over the summer #YearofYA

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I'm actually promoting my fall book club list so students can get a head start. Also, #audiosync. #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 I am pushing @audiobookSYNC 's free audiobook program for Ss! It's so great. Wonderful titles - all free! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Great idea! #YearofYA https://t.co/SrQpabEcwa

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I'm actually promoting my fall book club list so students can get a head start. Also, #audiosync. #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@tavia_clark that's awesome you send them w/ books; I really need to rethink that for next year #yearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

A2 I volunteer a week every summer at camp in the NC mountains, too - not the same kids as school though #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

Love this! Using social media to stay connected w/ kids & to share! #YearofYA https://t.co/9Ha0TQBEl5

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2 Remaining accessible as a listening ear through social media & in the community, & loaning books over the summer #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@lpdeal I love that about our small town; just smiling & saying hi in public goes a long way for later interactions #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:20 PM EDT

@lpdeal Yeah, but helping kids is helping kids! :) #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

awesome idea!! I do that w/ Battle of the Books, but thinking ahead for other clubs is awesome #yearofYA https://t.co/LRORvy5n2C

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:19 PM EDT

A2: I'm actually promoting my fall book club list so students can get a head start. Also, #audiosync. #yearofya

bjneary May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@storkfrancisco love all his books & his latest, Memory of Light is a MUST READ! #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2 next year I'd like to be better prepared with library drop in days. Casual chats about reading, how summers going, etc #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@MolleeBranden Yeah! It's def worth it! #YearofYA

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Also, giving away ARCs and donations from #HalfPrice. #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 I will also continue posting on library social media accounts of what I'm reading & ask Ss to do the same. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Great idea!! #YearofYA https://t.co/ZjZXe135Nl

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2: Also, giving away ARCs and donations from #HalfPrice. #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 our school does an annual book swap too; each kid will go home w/ 5 books to own #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q3 is coming up soon! We're off to an AMAZING start everyone! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3 -- We're moving fast tonight y'all! Hope you can keep up w/ us :) #YearofYA https://t.co/ECfj4PVaAJ

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

.@tavia_clark Students could post pics of their books on @instagram and @tumblr! Love your social media idea! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@MolleeBranden This idea!!! GIFs only - next time for #YearofYA. https://t.co/WpOisVzn9D

teachintechgal May 24 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Q3. What are your thoughts on end of the year testing? GIFs only :) #tntechchat

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@BiblioTrekkie @instagram @tumblr Me too!! It's such a great way to connect! #YearofYA

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:24 PM EDT

That's awesome! #YearofYA https://t.co/DZguvcLBhk

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2 our school does an annual book swap too; each kid will go home w/ 5 books to own #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@BiblioTrekkie it's so fun to see them "shop" the tables! I'll post pics next week #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 This is tough topic--my Eng T recognized the signs of depression/ED, wasn't afraid to get me help despite getting upset w/ her #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 I was super AWKWARD & unsure in HS-9th grd Eng T gave me Reviving Ophelia - changed my life! I cried & started finding myself. #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 Sorry I am wracking my brain but I really did like all my teachers & maybe didn't feel they failed my in HS #yearofya

BiblioTrekkie May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Can't wait to see. #YearofYA https://t.co/xaCSHw5zHT

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@BiblioTrekkie it's so fun to see them "shop" the tables! I'll post pics next week #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 After having major surgery jr yr of HS, I quickly learned which teachers were & weren't very compassionate. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 she helped me find trusted adult outside school that saw me thru recovery; didn't write it off as someone else's job to help me #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A book can change one student's world! THAT'S why they matter! #YearofYA https://t.co/FpG1JL6Ts5

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 I was super AWKWARD & unsure in HS-9th grd Eng T gave me Reviving Ophelia - changed my life! I cried & started finding myself. #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 AP English tchr was especially understanding, esp. when a particular book hit too close to my own situation #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 I remember that: not to expect homeroom teachers, guidance counselors to notice everything; we ALL have responsibility 4 our Ss #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I think some teens do not want the attention as if it will be some kind of big deal...#yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

That's good to hear!! Not everyone had a bad experience, but reading about others teaches all empathy :) #YearofYA https://t.co/pJwHCQ3zGM

bjneary May 24 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3 Sorry I am wracking my brain but I really did like all my teachers & maybe didn't feel they failed my in HS #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@bjneary it's a tough balancing act for sure - some want you to reach out & others do NOT want the attention #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 It's amazing how much influence, both pos & neg that we [edus] can have on Ss. We have to understand the power we possess. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@lpdeal yes! Unfortunate, but Ss can totally tell who is on "their" side #yearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:29 PM EDT

That is why BOOKS in the right hands at the right time can save lives, Ss self-confidences etc #yearofya

bjneary May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

There is a lot of fear #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4 is coming up in 1 min #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 several times w/ my Ss I've stepped in & its hard thinking I'm crossing a line, but know advocacy outweighs being uncomfortable #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

Q4...this is so important! #YearofYA https://t.co/rFg4sCv0s6

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

YESSSSS!!! #YearofYA https://t.co/gQd1rqcnb7

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A3 several times w/ my Ss I've stepped in & its hard thinking I'm crossing a line, but know advocacy outweighs being uncomfortable #yearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

You are so RIGHT! You could be the one who saves a teen's life #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@MolleeBranden I always tell myself "better to have them pissed off & alive than the alternative" when I second-guess intervening #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 The youth librarian at the public lib & I recorded a video to show all Ss abt summer reading program & I plan to attend #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 I've tried to reach out to pub libs - not much luck. I'd love to have some type of collaboration to support kids over summer! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 Have summer hours, partner with public library for summer activities, twitter chats #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 By being visible & reminding kids that I don't stop caring just b/c your name isn't on my class roster anymore #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Such a GREAT idea! Seeing a face makes a huge difference to kids! #YearofYA https://t.co/OF43kRkNXU

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4 The youth librarian at the public lib & I recorded a video to show all Ss abt summer reading program & I plan to attend #YearofYA

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Hi, I'm Dawn-YA Librarian from Illinois. Q4. because of the sports theme, we've partnered with the park district. #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@BangBangBooks Great idea! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 I'd love to do more to help set up volunteer activities for teens like summer camps, pub library, SPCA to stay busy & give back #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 I soooo wish I was a 12 mo employee so I could work over the summer and keep the lib open for our kids! #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 I feel awkward trying to get involved w/local public library since I'm not an actual librarian #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Yes, me too!! #YearofYA https://t.co/hf7pw4InNF

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 I'd love to do more to help set up volunteer activities for teens like summer camps, pub library, SPCA to stay busy & give back #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@BangBangBooks that's awesome!! being active is just as important as keeping up reading :) super idea #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 In Paper Things, the homeless protag volunteered @ Head Start PK; that would be beneficial to other struggling (&non!) teens #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 ... but I totally approach kids in bookstores & tell them "You will LOVE that book" even if I don't know them at all! #YearofYA

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Don't feel awkward. It's hard for librarians to get into schools so any faculty that invites us-AWESOME! #yearofya https://t.co/RM8fRxtPG7

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 I feel awkward trying to get involved w/local public library since I'm not an actual librarian #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT

Me too! Everywhere I go!! #YearofYA https://t.co/QlUWDBOf5v

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:36 PM EDT

A4 ... but I totally approach kids in bookstores & tell them "You will LOVE that book" even if I don't know them at all! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:38 PM EDT

HI Dawn, I just have to say I love participating in The Hub Reading Challenge every year @BangBangBooks #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 I really think social media is an awesome way to work together w/ community - can connect us no matter the distance! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

I think we can't help ourselves- we get so excited about BOOKS!!! #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Q5 coming up in 1 minute! #YearofYA

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@tavia_clark Agree. I try to follow teachers, community leaders, etc on FB and Twitter. #yearofya https://t.co/zuZNk4gWz7

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A4 I really think social media is an awesome way to work together w/ community - can connect us no matter the distance! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Q5 Along those lines.... but more personal #YearofYA https://t.co/u414NsFMdS

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 TWITTER BOOK CLUBS! Invite teens to join us over the summer (we could alter our ?s) or start your own- just don't leave us @ #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Thursday is my annual Book Whisperers Awards! Kids have been voting on their best books of the year this week. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Most of our sum reading is book of choice-I try to help Ss find books they'll love & finish. We get excited together searching. #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Checked out as many books as they want, provide public libraries w our Reading Olympic books #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

I absolutely LOVE this idea! I want to steal and do this w/ book whisperer Ts at CCHS!! #YearofYA https://t.co/mkIHaGdXcb

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Thursday is my annual Book Whisperers Awards! Kids have been voting on their best books of the year this week. #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 & 5 students will be randomly chosen to win a gift certificate to Island Bookstore to get a head-start on summer book buying #yearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Have public librarian come in & booktalk & talk about their summer activities #yearofya

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: We do a big themed kick off party every year. #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT

Such a cool, cool idea! Hope @donalynbooks is aware of how powerful her BW impact is on readers :) #YearofYA https://t.co/sdy8HAYvKk

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Thursday is my annual Book Whisperers Awards! Kids have been voting on their best books of the year this week. #YearofYA

Perednia May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@tavia_clark That's a goal of mine as well. We may be able to pilot few evening openings next yr. #YearofYA

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@lpdeal What is book whisperers? #yearofya https://t.co/GeVJnYZyH0

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 Thursday is my annual Book Whisperers Awards! Kids have been voting on their best books of the year this week. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT

#bestteacherever #yearofya https://t.co/U8IS9lgL5z

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5 & 5 students will be randomly chosen to win a gift certificate to Island Bookstore to get a head-start on summer book buying #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@lpdeal You are amazing, you know that! So inspiring! I want to visit your class & be in HS Eng again! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Love this! We need to celebrate reading more -- I REALLY need to lower the stress, up the fun :) #YearofYA https://t.co/gVIyfYXrDc

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: We do a big themed kick off party every year. #yearofya

bjneary May 24 @ 8:44 PM EDT

I am sure @Donalynbooks is happy to send out her book love to ALL & spread the reading LOVE #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@BangBangBooks @lpdeal It's @donalynbooks amazing, down to earth approach for reading. It's a total game changer. #YearofYA

Perednia May 24 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@lpdeal I've had classes each vote for their book of the year. #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 Tomorrow is the pre-celebration - counting up each student's # of books & pages for the year & celebrating our reading goals. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

A5 Use social media like instagram & snapchat to advertise what YOU'RE reading & ask them to post back #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:46 PM EDT

@lpdeal I love the idea of celebrating indvid goals - not worrying about what we didn't get done! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

AWESOME, making my retired librarian heart so happy & proud- your kids will be loving books bc of you:) #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 I'm also thinking @GooseChase could be an awesome way to get kids involved w/ sharing reading over summer. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

1 minute until Q6 #yearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

super idea!!! #yearofYA https://t.co/umT2OnkLvQ

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:47 PM EDT

A5 I'm also thinking @GooseChase could be an awesome way to get kids involved w/ sharing reading over summer. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT

@lpdeal YES!!! They almost don't believe it when you say this! They're programmed to focus on neg - not the pos. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:48 PM EDT

Q6 - Here's our last ques for tonight! #YearofYA https://t.co/73LCQqMnmX

bjneary May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT

Thanks @cjonesAWHY your book was moving & so real...broke my heart #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:49 PM EDT

@tavia_clark That - and worrying that if they don't hit a certain # of books, they're a failure. I hate that idea. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT

@lpdeal Yes! Points to so much that is wrong w/ reading instruction! But Ts like you are changing this! #YearofYA

BangBangBooks May 24 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6: Not enough of themes with parental issues-alcoholism, abuse, mental illness. #yearofya

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 I feel like YA lit is getting better&better at showing a broad spectrum - it's the kids who point out where it's lacking to me. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 kids who bounce between parents/shelters/schools frequently; those who need to work to help pay bills; grief during summer mo.s #yearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 Maybe addiction - not glorifying it or only how to cope, but how to overcome it, realistically. #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6 If Ss notice an area that's underrepresented in my classroom library, I try to find books to fill that need. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6 Grief is a huge one as it can lead to so many other things, depression, suicide, etc. #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6 I think we need to have books for the Ss, need more on topics- hoarding, diff kinds of mental illness, family dysfunction #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6 I think we MUST encourage kids to reach out via social media to authors & book world & tell them what they NEED! #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@tavia_clark Definitely - I have lots of books about addiction, but it rarely delves into the after-addiction part. #YearofYA

Perednia May 24 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@BangBangBooks Heck Superhero was remarkable in that aspect. #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 Ss need to tell THEIR stories, have them consider posting on wattpad/other forums (if willing) would make them feel validated #YearofYA

lpdeal May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@bjneary I think that's why the Go Ask Alice anonymous books & Ellen Hopkins' books are so popular w/many of my Ss. #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6 YA authors write 4 kids-that means they need to hear from kids. It's not just abt what they want, but also abt what they need. #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:53 PM EDT

Yes, the parental issues are MANY, poor kids:( #yearofya

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:54 PM EDT

While we wind down, I'm making the June theme live... SO excited for this one! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT

A6 When authors have gone thru it themselves it comes thru REAL in their writing #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Whew! What an amazing whirlwind of a chat tonight! #YearofYA is on fire! You guys rock - so much! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Whew! What an amazing whirlwind of a chat tonight! #YearofYA is on fire! You guys rock - so much! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6 Or when authors have been involved with prisons, juv facilities & they hear the stories & write about them #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Time to unveil our #YearofYA June 2016 theme! https://t.co/cpIhteRowA https://t.co/pMyIFJkccW

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A year's work of #YearofYA has my TBR list EXTRA long! Now... you'll have time to READ UP! https://t.co/m6hwfVb21j

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT

#YearofYA June 2016 is school YeAr in review - read any & everything you've been waiting to read! Hit your TBR list hard!

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Oh and did we mention that #YearofYA is turning 1 year old!?! Thank you so much for joining us & sharing w/ us over the past year.

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

We share our TBR goals 4 June (many thanks to y'all!) & our top reads from the last year to give you ideas https://t.co/eez78rBSz4 #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

This vision - #YearofYA - has only been possible b/c of all of you! Thank you so much for breathing life into this idea! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

This vision - #YearofYA - has only been possible b/c of all of you! Thank you so much for breathing life into this idea! #YearofYA

bjneary May 24 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Happy Happy what a great anniversary!!! Love your topics & ALL those who share #yearofya

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I'll also post the link to our archived chat via @participatelrn later tonight! #YearofYA

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I LOVE #YearofYA thanks to Y'ALL! Lauren since the start, BJ every month, new friends that join in each month... thank you :)

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Maybe a June 2016 goal - invite a friend to join #YearofYA???

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I even got to hit up BEA w/ my #YearofYA friend @reader4evr!! Such a blast to get to hang IRL & drool over books w/ a new friend :)

participatelrn May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Yeah Yeah Yeah for #YearofYa at https://t.co/CwX5kKJcfb https://t.co/hLrWC7v7UV

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 9:00 PM EDT

I'll also post the link to our archived chat via @participatelrn later tonight! #YearofYA

tavia_clark - Moderator May 24 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hope everyone has a great ending to the school year! Thanks again for joining tonight & sharing your expertise! #YearofYA

Perednia May 24 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Looking forward to this #YearofYA chat #YAlit #TLchat https://t.co/wTXCGaab9X

MolleeBranden - Moderator May 24 @ 8:57 PM EDT

A year's work of #YearofYA has my TBR list EXTRA long! Now... you'll have time to READ UP! https://t.co/m6hwfVb21j