1. Big Plans!! For how to make & keep books cool for young readers by Dustin R. Brackbill, Librarian Oct. 2008

2. 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?

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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!

7. Big PLANS! PICK FUN & INTERESTING (& USEFUL) BOOKS! –Samples of Newest: Picture books Chapter books Non-fiction Graphic Novels

8. Big PLANS! LOOK ON-LINE FOR LINKS –Promote literacy Ex) guysreadguysread –Give new medium Ex) International Children’s Digital LibraryInternational Children’s Digital Library –Interactive Ex) The 39 CluesThe 39 Clues –Community building Ex) ShelfariShelfari

9. Big PLANS! ACTIVELY ADVOCATE –BLOG! –Link up with library –Find events to celebrate –Be an example –Book clubs

10. Big PLANS! NOW SHARE NEW IDEAS! –More to mention: Other websites Reading Portfolio E-books & audio downloads Playaways Contests & Programs –Thanks for having me!! Keep the dialogue going. –ddb14@scasd.org