2. LibrarySkills, Inc. is proud to present… THE GENRE GAME

3. Brenda Conn2 THE GENRE GAME Have fun reading with The Genre Game! Have fun reading with The Genre Game!

4. Brenda Conn3 THE GENRE GAME Promote the ‘Healthy Reading’ habit Encourage a varied reading diet

5. Brenda Conn4 THE GENRE GAME Explore the Genre Game And you will find A world of books To exercise their minds

6. Brenda Conn5 WHAT IS THE GENRE GAME? A whirlwind tour of the world of books! I’m a History Hound I’m a Real Romantic I’m a Fantasy Fan I’m a Horror Ghoul I’m an Adventurer I’m a Space Invader

7. Brenda Conn6 BOOKS AND THEME PARKS Bring excitement to choosing books Create a reading theme park?

8. Brenda Conn7 THEME PARK MAPS Create excitement Highly illustrated Intricately folded Anticipation of attractions Satisfaction in checking off the attractions visited

9. Brenda Conn8 A MARRIAGE MADE IN ORLANDO! Visual excitement of theme park maps Dashing from one attraction to another Marking off the attractions visited Apply all this to books - then add a whistle!

10. Brenda Conn9 WHAT YOU NEED TO PLAY THE GENRE GAME The Genre Game pack Photocopied set of maps Selection of books for reading zones Enthusiasm!

11. Brenda Conn10 Genre Game Samples

12. Brenda Conn11 THE GENRE GAME - YOUR WAY Noisy or sedate - you choose! Ready-to-go or Pick ‘n’ Mix - flexible format 24 different Reading Zones, fiction and non-fiction Different book selections for different ages and abilities

13. Brenda Conn12 PLAYING THE GENRE GAME Groups visit reading zones A starter card determines the first zone Free choice of zones after the first When the whistle blows, MOVE!

14. Brenda Conn13 WHAT HAPPENS AT THE ZONES? look at the books judge the books decide what makes a book shout “ CHOOSE ME!” Choose me!

15. Brenda Conn14 CHOOSE ME ! attractive cover interesting ‘blurb’ exciting start I’m really intriguing! Look at me I’m so attractive! If nobody wants me, I’m off! I’m VERY exciting!

16. Brenda Conn15 GENRE GAME MAP Players enter their favorite titles at each zone into the map Players use the map as their personal list of ‘must-reads’

17. Brenda Conn16 GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES Players – enjoy the noise and activity – discover new authors and titles – clamor to borrow the books

18. Brenda Conn17 GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES Teachers appreciate the serious aims behind the fun –encouraging the ‘healthy reading’ habit –teamwork –critical judgement –communication skills

19. Brenda Conn18 GENRE GAME EXPERIENCES Librarians welcome the opportunity to –showcase stock –encourage book borrowing –promote the library as a fun environment

20. Brenda Conn19 USING THE READING GAME suited to students in Grades 4-12 supports national educational initiatives Special reading events in public libraries

21. Brenda Conn20 THE GENRE GAME HAVE FUN WITH THE GENRE GAME! HAVE FUN WITH THE GENRE GAME!