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.

– ddb14@scasd.org