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Big Plans!!
For how to make & keep books cool for young readers
byDustin R. Brackbill,
LibrarianOct. 2008
Read aloud:• Big Plans by Bob Shea and Lane Smith
2008
•Big Questions:• Are kids’ views of literature changing?• Are we ready to incorporate technology
and kids’ interests into our literacy goals?
• How and Why do we encourage reading?
Quick look back
• What’s still hot:• Political books• Earth books• Jon Scieszka• Fantasy &
Vampires• Star Wars• Artemis Fowl &
Spiderwick
• What’s changing:• Dangerous Boy/
Daring girls book overkill
• Stephanie Meyers?
• Teen books sales rising
• New Rowling title
Big Questions
• Are Kid’s views of literature and reading changing?
• NO:• Classics still sell• Length seems to
not be deterrent
• YES:• Less attention
span• Entertain me!!• Wait for movie or
video game
Big Questions
• Are we ready to incorporate technology and their interests into our literacy goals??
• NO:• Programmed Choices
& classes• NCLB & Testing
• YES:• Offer multimedia• Lure in reluctant
readers• Open dialogue about
reading
Big Questions
• How and Why do we encourage reading?
• Try new things• Get their opinions• Make a PLAN
• Pick Fun Books• Look On-line for
Links• Actively Advocate!• Now Share New
ideas!
Big PLANS!
PICK FUN & INTERESTING (& USEFUL) BOOKS!– Samples of Newest:
Picture booksChapter booksNon-fictionGraphic Novels
Big PLANS!
LOOK ON-LINE FOR LINKS– Promote literacy
Ex) guysread
– Give new mediumEx) International Children’s Digital Library
– InteractiveEx) The 39 Clues
– Community buildingEx) Shelfari
Big PLANS!
ACTIVELY ADVOCATE– BLOG!– Link up with library– Find events to celebrate– Be an example– Book clubs
Big PLANS!
NOW SHARE NEW IDEAS!– More to mention:
Other websitesReading PortfolioE-books & audio downloadsPlayawaysContests & Programs
– Thanks for having me!! Keep the dialogue going.