Synopses & Reviews
Obesity in a world where thin is endlessly in vogue, pros and cons of tattoos and body piercing, and family blending. This guide leads you to quality literature that inspires students to read and discover more about these and many other issues they find relevant. Booktalks for more than 100 titles are accompanied by motivational activities and lists of related works. In addition, pithy book summaries and bibliographic information are given. Fiction and nonfiction titles, most published since 1995, were selected with curriculum connections in mind and are arranged topically.
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Schall uses a friendly, interactive approach to get teens to read....A useful guide to good YA titles, to booktalking techniques, and to curricular connections.Booklist
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Because of the broad range of books discussed and the inclusion of related activities and works, this book is a must-purchase for all who wish to integrate young adult literature into their libraries.VOYA
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[t]his book shows the expertise and depth of knowledge of the author, Lucy Schall. ... In this book, Schall makes powerful connections between recent young adult literature and the works of Shakespeare and Melville, as well as classical and contemporary poetry. Booktalks Plus succeeds as a handbook of activities for connecting the curriculum to recent young adult literature.Education Libraries
Synopsis
Lively booktalks for more than 100 titles are accompanied by motivational activities and lists of related works. In addition, pithy book summaries and bibliographic information are given. Fiction and nonfiction titles, most published since 1995, were selected with curriculum connections in mind and are arranged topically.
About the Author
LUCY SCHALL, a retired English teacher with more than 30 years of experience, is a book reviewer for VOYA and lives in Meadville, Pennsylvania.