This document provides guidance on how to effectively booktalk to promote books to young readers. It discusses why booktalking is important to give readers a sense of available books, motivate reading, and promote knowledgeable recommenders. It offers tips like only discussing books you've read, using broad themes, including variety in genres, ages, and reading levels. Booktalks should be short, tell just enough to intrigue without spoiling plots, and highlight exciting elements to leave listeners wanting more. Practice is key to developing compelling booktalks.

1. Booktalking The Why & The How

2. Why Booktalk? To give kids a sense of what is available

4. Why Booktalk? To motivate kids to read and to read more and to read more widely

8. Why Booktalk? To promote yourself as someone who knows where the good books are

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16. Booktalking The HOW

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21. Dealing with Adversity

22. Finding your Way

23. Finding your Way

24. Life Sucks

25. Life Sucks