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YAY! Lots of good questions I think. Look forward to seeing your thoughts #TLSkyChat

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Image 9 (Question 8) Slide labeled “Question #8.” Text reads: “Q8: TBR Pile. What books should be on our radar that students are loving?” Reminder sidebar with #TLSkyChat participation directions.

💛📚 Q8: TBR Buzz
What books are currently sparking major excitement and checkouts in your school?

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A7: Honestly...I think something I would use a bit more might be a way to amplify my voice. I feel as though that is something that is often forgotten and students will rarely voice their needs for auditory hearing. #TLSkyChat

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💛📚 Q7: Props & Vibes
If you could use one visual, prop, or setting to amplify a book talk, what would it be?

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Image 7 (Question 6) Slide labeled “Question #6.” Text reads: “Q6: Nontraditional Booktalking. How do you booktalk books in nontraditional ways? BONUS if you share a link to an example!” Reminder sidebar included.

💛📚 Q6: Remix the Format
What’s a nontraditional way you’ve book talked a title (video, props, student-led, speed rounds, etc.)? Bonus if you share a link!

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Very true. I actually like doing booktalk that are student led. I have a lot of different ways to accomplish it. I have some of these options on this canva presentation I did a conference a bit ago.

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💛📚 Q5: The Hook Killer
What’s one mistake that instantly weakens a book talk?

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A4: Something that I have gotten into are vibe videos. You can find them on TikTok and they give you the atmosphere of a book. Great for having it play in the background when chatting about a title. #TLSkyChat

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💛📚 Q4: #Trending
If you had to connect a book to a current trend (music, sports, TikTok, gaming, pop culture), what would you choose?

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#TLSkyChat Love it! Great idea.

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A3: Eye contact is key in a booktalk. If your face is just in the text you lack that connection. In addition, varying your volume and tone really adds to the atmosphere of the booktalk. Not all books give off the same way of chatting about it. #TLSkyChat

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💛📚 Q3: Show, Don’t Tell
How do body language, tone, pacing, or movement elevate a book talk from good to unforgettable?

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#TLSkyChat I cannot tell you how many books I have just read the first book in a series for booktalking. Not all books need a sequel just saying. Haha

So true...booktalking a book that you really are not jiving with is sooo hard. #TLSkyChat

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A2: Not always possible I love to have a good portion of the titles I booktalk be ones I have read. BTing 30-40 bks in a day that is not always possible. But in the end honesty is key in a BT. I have even said before that a bk was not my cup of tea but I really know it will resonate with you all.

#TLSkyChat. I really love doing First Line Booktalks. I will even not show the book cover at first to get them thinking....

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💛📚 Q2: Authenticity Check
What makes a book talk feel real and passionate instead of scripted or flat?

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A1: When I thought of this question I was actually thinking a lot about hooks and how some authors are able to keep you reading at the end of the chapter. Bruce Coville does this at a high level in his MG titles. #TLSkyChat

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💛📚 Q1: First Line Magic
What’s the strongest opening line you could use to instantly hook someone into a book talk?

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