If you would like to reccommend a new 2009 published book to be considered by the members of the committee, read it, review it and email Miss Amy and she'll make sure it is reviewed by at least four members. That is how we choose our list. We have to weed out alot of books, so that we get a good selection which covers the breadth of genres. There are currently 39 books on the list but we are reading 100's for consideration next year. Let me know if you've got one.
I need to know Title, publisher, publication date, your name, and a brief review of why you think this should be on next year's list which will be released in April 2010.
Amy Hand
Children's Librarian
Maine Student Book Award Committee (2008-2012)
Lupine Committee (2006-2008)
Camden Public Library
alhand@librarycamden.org
Sunday, August 2, 2009
How to booktalk your books!
How to Do a Book Talk
The purpose of doing booktalks is to get someone else to read your book. Be passionate about what you’ve read and how you relate it. Be brief, and don’t give away the best part of the book. Share just enough, to get someone interested. Maybe the characters were really awesome. Maybe, for another person, the suspense or mystery in the story is what they really liked and want to highlight. Maybe you know that your book is similar to another book, you can share something about that as well. Remember, it is a summary, not a retelling of the book. Also, sometimes, it works to just share an actual quote or passage from the actual book. Encourage whoever it is to give it a try.
The purpose of doing booktalks is to get someone else to read your book. Be passionate about what you’ve read and how you relate it. Be brief, and don’t give away the best part of the book. Share just enough, to get someone interested. Maybe the characters were really awesome. Maybe, for another person, the suspense or mystery in the story is what they really liked and want to highlight. Maybe you know that your book is similar to another book, you can share something about that as well. Remember, it is a summary, not a retelling of the book. Also, sometimes, it works to just share an actual quote or passage from the actual book. Encourage whoever it is to give it a try.
Reading Genres ---choosing your books!
Reading Genres
Biography A biography is the story of a real person's life, written or told by another person.
Autobiography An autobiography is the story of a real person's life, written or told by that person.
Realistic Fiction Fictional stories that take place in modern time, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.
Mystery/Suspense Fictional stories, usually realistic, about a mysterious event which is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.
Fantasy Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Science Fiction Stories which include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Historical Fiction Stories which take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
Folk Tales, Tall Tales, and Fairy Tales Folk tales are stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. The authors on folk tale books today are retelling these stories. Although, folk tales are sometimes based on real historical figures, there are fictional elements to the story. Tall tales are generally folk tales in which the main character is bigger than life in some way.
Myths Myths are stories that usually explain something about the world and involve gods and ther supernatural beings.
Poetry Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.
Biography A biography is the story of a real person's life, written or told by another person.
Autobiography An autobiography is the story of a real person's life, written or told by that person.
Realistic Fiction Fictional stories that take place in modern time, right here and now. The characters are involved in events that could really happen.
Mystery/Suspense Fictional stories, usually realistic, about a mysterious event which is not explained or a crime that is not solved until the end of the story to keep the reader in suspense.
Fantasy Fiction that contains elements that are NOT realistic, such as talking animals, magical powers, etc. Make-believe is what this genre is all about.
Science Fiction Stories which include futuristic technology; a blend of scientific fact and fictional elements.
Historical Fiction Stories which take place in a particular time period in the past. Often the basic setting is real, but the characters are fictional.
Folk Tales, Tall Tales, and Fairy Tales Folk tales are stories with no known creator. They were originally passed down from one generation to another by word of mouth. The authors on folk tale books today are retelling these stories. Although, folk tales are sometimes based on real historical figures, there are fictional elements to the story. Tall tales are generally folk tales in which the main character is bigger than life in some way.
Myths Myths are stories that usually explain something about the world and involve gods and ther supernatural beings.
Poetry Poetry is verse written to create a response of thought and feeling from the reader. It often uses rhythm and rhyme to help convey its meaning.
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