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Reaching Reluctant Readers

Reaching Reluctant Readers. By: Joy Millam Heather Gruenthal Teacher Librarians & YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee. What does a reluctant reader look like?. There is no single answer.

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Reaching Reluctant Readers

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  1. Reaching Reluctant Readers By: Joy Millam Heather Gruenthal Teacher Librarians & YALSA’s Quick Picks for Reluctant Readers Committee

  2. What does a reluctant reader look like?

  3. There is no single answer • They are the goths, geeks, preps, jocks, nerds, skaters, and gamers. Kids from every demographic can be RR’s. • How do we define a reluctant reader: • RR’s are kids who for whatever reason do not like to read.

  4. Reasons they don’t read • Sometimes they are too busy to read • Athletics and extra-curricular activities • Demanding course of study (IB/AP coursework) • Employment

  5. How do we reach them? Booktalks Digital book trailers Purchase appealing books for them “Read the movie”

  6. Digital Booktrailers

  7. More book trailers

  8. Publisher book trailers

  9. Publisher trailers (2)

  10. Buy appealing books • RR’s like books that have these characteristics • Appealing covers • Attention getting opening • Edgy topics

  11. How? There’s no $$$ Ask for donations (registration packet or back to school night, alumni letter) Recycling collection Book fairs (physical & virtual) Amazon wishlist Selling bookmarks

  12. Gateway books • RR’s also like Gateway books like PostSecret • Very visual • Few words These books don’t look like much but they lead to quality books.

  13. Booktalking Basics

  14. Booktalk Do’s • Read all books you share with students • Cover is impactful • Choose popular books • ie: Child Called “It” • Take notes as you read • Cite passages • Note important events

  15. Booktalk Do’s (cont’d) • Buy extra copies • Note popular titles & find similar titles • (ie: “It”- Bruises, Basement) • Practice, practice, practice • Your comfort is critical • Practice passages and summaries • Take your show on the road • Make regular appointments

  16. Do’s (Cont’d) • Take books to the classroom • Prepare several different presentations • Ensures availability • Wear comfy clothes • Leave brochures • Display booktalk books • Add encouraging note

  17. Booktalking DON’TS • Don’t booktalk a book you disliked • Don’t reveal too much • Don’t go too long per title • 2-5 min per title max. • Don’t memorize • Don’t talk too fast

  18. Information • This presentation and these booktrailers are available on our websites: • Booktalksandmore.pbwiki.com • RIYL.wikispaces.com

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