Keane, Nancy J

Presents a selection of booktalks, or short book promotions, that may be used to get students in grades four through six interested in reading; grouped by topic, with suggested booklists and sample activities.

Presents ideas and instructions for educators to inspire younger readers during literature discussions with the addition of technology elements into presentations, and discusses student-videos, audio, and text booktalks; and provides lesson plans with examples.

Contains one hundred reproducible lists of recommended books for teen readers, including fiction and nonfiction new titles and classics.