Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Appreciation of Literature Through Newbery Books
Students will select a Newbery Medal Award book to read. They will complete one of three projects to reflect understanding of the chosen book. Their projects will be presented to the class in an effort to entice other students to read...
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Nothing but the Truth by Avi
Three different book talks are given here, to use in introducing or sparking interest in reading Avi's "Nothing But the Truth."
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: After the First Death by Robert Cormier
Spark interest in Cormier's book using this booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Two quick booktalks to choose from here, both designed to interest students in reading Cormier's classic YA novel.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Fade by Robert Cormier
Looking for a quick, interesting way to introduce Fade? This brief booktalk by veteran booktalker Nancy Keane might be just what you need.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Dreamland by Sarah Dessen
This booktalk introduces Sarah Dessen's Dreamland in a few quick minutes. It also identifies the subjects covered in the novel, for teacher reference.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: This Lullaby by Sarah Dessen
Two ways to introduce This Lullaby to a class or to entice individual readers to pick it up are offered here.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: The Truth About Forever
There are three different booktalks here to introduce "The Truth About Forever" to a young audience. Subject headings for the novel are also included.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Seek by Paul Fleischman
The brief booktalk here can help pick up reader interest in "Seek" by Paul Fleischman. Includes a link to an audio excerpt.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Godless by Pete Hautman
Here's a quick booktalk to pique the interest of students in Hautman's 2004 book, Godless.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Invisible by Pete Hautman
Pete Hautman's "Invisible" can be talked up to students with this brief booktalk. Includes subject headings for the book.
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Rash by Pete Hautman
Respected librarian and booktalker Nancy Keane offers this brief booktalk to get students interested in Hautman's satirical novel, "Rash."
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: Sweetblood by Pete Hautman
Two booktalks are available here for Pete Hautman's vampire and diabetes tale, "Sweetblood."
Nancy J. Keane
Booktalks: The Books of Fell by m.e. Kerr
You can use this site to get an idea of what the book is about, or to help you entice readers' interest. Includes a list of subject headings for the book.