Literacy Period Resources

Booktalking is a great way to get kids interested in books. The links below will help you find video booktalks and book reviews.  Consider showing a clip to your class to get them excited about reading.

Print and Video Booktalks

Scholastic Booktalks

An alphabetical listing of quick video versions of booktalks performed by Scholastic staff members. 

Mackin Booktalks

Short, written booktalks arranged in alphabetical order. Additional curricular materials about the authors and books are provided by TeachingBooks.net.

Nancy Keane's Booktalks - Quick and Simple

Hundreds of print booktalks, organized by author, title, subject, etc.

Teaching Books.net

Access to video author interviews, book guides, audio excerpts, author websites, and more
Great site for both students and teachers!

Reviews and author information

Kids Read.com
 A site for reviews, author info, series, and more Great site for both students and teachers

Guys Read

A web-based literacy program for boys of all ages from famous author Jon Scieszka.

Books for Boys

Expert Michael Sullivan's website with lists organized by genre and designed to appeal to boys

Series and Sequels

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