Let’s Talk: Enhance Your Booktalking Skills
Whenever librarians gather, conversations eventually turn to books. Whether we’re gushing about our favorite reads or describing the titles on our to-read piles, we excel at talking to each other about books. Let’s apply these natural skills to promoting the books in our collections to the tweens and teens we serve by brushing up our booktalking skills! In this fun and engaging session, participants will: be treated to examples of different booktalking styles; be introduced to best practices and practical techniques; learn about resources that support booktalking; and practice personal techniques in the safe and supportive environment of colleagues who are serving teens and tweens. Join us and strengthen your booktalking skills and your connections with colleagues from the region who are spreading the word about incredible books for amazing readers.
Presenters: Jody Mohrbacher, Madison Public Library and Shawn Brommer, SCLS
