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Tips, strategies and examples of great book talks to promote great books.

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

"I know many teachers have tried some version of this activity. I want to add my voice to theirs: this is a F.U.N. way to get students talking about what they have read and what they might want to read - both important factors in helping students of all ages develop their identities as readers. A clear explanation of how speed dating with books operates, educational value and a brief video clip of secondary students selling the favourite books.

"Politicians behaving badly, #MeToo and a shift you can feel in the ether means that we are all talking about consent. Having these conversations in a developmentally appropriate way with children, however, can be tricky and it can be hard to know where to start. Books are a great gateway into these discussions and the following list might help you on your way. Whether you are looking for a picture book to share with a child, a book to teach a specific topic in a school setting, something a child can read by themselves and discuss with you later or a book to leave casually in the path of a teenager in the hope they pick it up and read it, we have some suggestions for you."

"Duyvis recommended that educators, librarians and parents seek out books by disabled people. Duyvis and two librarians talked with MindShift about what else educators and caregivers should look for when selecting children's literature that represents disability and what conversations with kids about these books and about disabilities can look like. They also offered recommendations of inclusive, affirming books for kids from preschool to high school. "

"book love is the combination of having a choice in what you read, access to a variety of books, and a positive reading attitude. These ideas stem from learning about what children need to have a successful reading life. "

"A study of children participating in book talks in libraries has shown differing lines of priority between classroom teachers and librarians when it comes to reading, and suggests they should work together more cohesively."

Donlayn Miller talks about nurturing a joy and love of reading in young people. Provide access, time to read, choice in diverse range of texts and a supporting community that talks about and shares books

This is a predominantly US based directory of lesson plan sites for teaching literature in the library and classroom. It covers general lessons, book reports, literature circle and book talks, non-fiction and using technology.

Gateway on Scholastic's site to a series of book talks by Donalyn Miller including: cultivating wild readers, engaging dormant middle school readers, graphic novels, and intro focusing on books. There is also a booktalk on series fiction but this does not appear to be included on this page

A high school English teacher has a single accountability measure for her students' choice reading: talking to them about it.

"I love having students discuss the books they've read and enjoyed. They are empowered by taking ownership of, and pride in, their reading. And their peers benefit from hearing about titles they could add to their "Want to Read" lists."

"These strategies help elementary students grapple with the very large numbers involved in talking about time and space."