1. “SO YOU WANNA RUN A BOOK CLUB”
Lisa O’Shaughnessy Children's Librarian, East Orange Public Library

2. DO YOU CRY?
GOODNESS NO!

3. FAMOUS FACES

4. FAMOUS FACES Non-fiction/ biography based book club
Monthly, a cultural, historical, or current event topic is chosen and non fiction or related bios are explored
A reinforcing craft and snack is also completed

5. ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS School Collaboration Different Formats
Mock Caldecott
Different Formats
genre book shares
graphic novels
books and board games
social media infused
Alternative Programs That Engage Children With Books
Book Talk Bingo
book scavenger hunts/ trivia contests
how to make a book trailer
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6. MOCK CALDECOTT AWARD WITH ROCKVILLE
CENTER PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ST. AGNES SCHOOL

7. GRAPHIC NOVEL BOOK CHATS @ WEST HEMPSTEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
Why Graphic Novel
Huge popularity
A way to engage reluctant readers
A way to assist children with language acquisition challenges such as special needs students and English Language Learners
Literacy of both text and visual narratives is essential in today's hypermedia world.
Links
Teaching With Graphic Novels SLJ
Using Graphic Novels to Attract Reluctant Readers East Carolina University

8. ALTERNATIVE FORMATS Books & Board Games: Social Media Infused:
Social Media Infused:
How to Make a Book Trailer:
Book Talk Bingo, Scavenger Hunts, and Trivia Contests:

9. Children’s Librarian, East Orange Public Library
RESOURCES
Teaching With Graphic Novels, By Brigid Alverson, SLJ, September 8,
A Novel Approach: Using Graphic Novels to Attract Reluctant Readers, By Philip Crawford, East Carolina University,
Books and Board Games a Pairing Guide, Kings County Library System Blog,
Ten Alternatives to Book Reports , by Mary Catherine Miller,
Creating Book Trailer, CISD Library Services Blog,
How to Make a Book Tailer: 3 Apps for Creating Impressive Videos
THANK YOU
Lisa O’Shaughnessy
Children’s Librarian, East Orange Public Library