Creating+an+Amazing+Book+Talk


 * Sometimes, a technique, tone of voice, or prop can make or break a book talk.**
 * Check out our tired-and-true tips!**


 * Read an exciting passage of the book (no more than one page) and leave them at a cliffhanger
 * Turn out the lights when book talking scary stories, horror, or mysteries. If it is dark enough, use a flash light to illuminate your face
 * For certain books, speaking in first-person as the main character will have a great effect
 * Sometimes you just need to read the book jacket flap--and that teaches students to do it to find a good book ont heir own
 * Use Scholastic Book Fair DVDs (you get to keep them after the fair and they have great book commercials)