The Booktalker's Bible How To Talk About The Books You Love To Any Audience [Paperback]

Whether you're preparing for your first booktalk or you're a seasoned booktalking pro, this lively and light-hearted guide provides all the information you need to create a smashing booktalking programfrom finding your audience and choosing the books to performing the booktalk and evaluating the program. Filled with insightful, humorous, and inspiring stories from some of today's best booktalkers, this practical guide includes hundreds of sample booktalks, reproducible forms, and booktalk booklists for a wide variety of audiences. A must purchase for anyone who booktalks or wants to get started.

Topics include:

Why Booktalk?

The Golden Rules of Booktalking

Choosing Your Books

Building a No-Fail Booktalk

Delivering a Dazzling Booktalk

Booktalking to Adults

Booktalking to Children and Teens

Booktalking in Schools

Taking It on the Road

Booktalking Variations

Evaluation and All That Jazz