Classic Connections: Turning Teens on to Great Literature (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series)

Classic Connections: Turning Teens on to Great Literature (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series)

by HollyKoelling (Author)

Synopsis

Getting teens to read, much less enjoy classic literary fiction is an on-going challenge for educators and librarians. However, Holly Koelling-author, YA librarian, and booktalker extraordinaire-offers a variety of techniques for rising to that challenge and successfully selecting, presenting, and connecting teens with great literature in the library and in school. This book defines classics and discusses why they are important, then provides a step-by-step process for finding the hooks that attract teens, educating yourself about classic literature, and motivating and inspiring readers. This is an upbeat, information-packed guide that anyone working with teen readers will refer to again and again. Readers' advisory techniques employing the genre approach, appeal features, and other lures are discussed along with a variety of programs and promotions that will help teens more deeply appreciate the classics they read-from booktalks, booklists, and displays to readers' theatre, teen book clubs, and reviews. Brimming with anecdotes and practical examples, Classic Connections also includes an extensive bibliography of classics for teens and professional resources. This is an upbeat, information-packed guide, and if you work with teen readers, you'll refer to it again and again. When you're through, you might just have the teens fighting over these important works!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 432
Edition: annotated edition
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited Inc
Published: 30 Dec 2004

ISBN 10: 1591580722
ISBN 13: 9781591580720
Book Overview: Learn how to attract, motivate, and inspire teens to read and appreciate great classic literature. A practical guide, packed with ideas, techniques, and booklists.

Media Reviews
This extensive discussion and guide to classic literature will be a highly sought resource for public and secondary school librarians seeking to rejuvenate collections with modern classics, to develop captivating booktalks on popular themes, or to create enticing displays matching books with favorite YA titles, films, or modern sequels. Filled with annotated bibliographies and concrete examples, chapters address adolescent psychology, program ideas to hook teens, strategies for matching their interests with appropriate titles, and suggestions to help teachers liven up tired reading lists....Koelling has a conversational style that is inviting, and her selection of materials is superb. For teachers and librarians who wish to challenge readers to engage their minds and discover the universality of outstanding literature, this book is a must-read. -School Library Journal
[A] step-by-step, how-to manual for getting teenagers to read classics....[t]he author provides helpful lists, charts, and scripts and has compiled exhaustive listings of print and online resources and support materials. Of primary interest to school library media specialists and secondary educators, this volume also offers realistic and feasible advice for public librarians who work with young adults. There is very little material currently in print on this topic. Professional collections will be well served by this thorough and constructive manual. -Booklist/Professional Reading
A step-by-step, how-to manual for getting teenagers to read classics.... t he author provides helpful lists, charts, and scripts and has compiled exhaustive listings of print and online resources and support materials. Of primary interest to school library media specialists and secondary educators, this volume also offers realistic and feasible advice for public librarians who work with young adults. There is very little material currently in print on this topic. Professional collections will be well served by this thorough and constructive manual. -Booklist/Professional Reading
?This extraordinarily detailed guide is a wealth of resources and excellent advice....[i]t is a valuable book for anyone trying to connect teens to classic literature.?-VOYA
?[A] step-by-step, how-to manual for getting teenagers to read classics....[t]he author provides helpful lists, charts, and scripts and has compiled exhaustive listings of print and online resources and support materials. Of primary interest to school library media specialists and secondary educators, this volume also offers realistic and feasible advice for public librarians who work with young adults. There is very little material currently in print on this topic. Professional collections will be well served by this thorough and constructive manual.?-Booklist/Professional Reading
?This extensive discussion and guide to classic literature will be a highly sought resource for public and secondary school librarians seeking to rejuvenate collections with modern classics, to develop captivating booktalks on popular themes, or to create enticing displays matching books with favorite YA titles, films, or modern sequels. Filled with annotated bibliographies and concrete examples, chapters address adolescent psychology, program ideas to hook teens, strategies for matching their interests with appropriate titles, and suggestions to help teachers liven up tired reading lists....Koelling has a conversational style that is inviting, and her selection of materials is superb. For teachers and librarians who wish to challenge readers to engage their minds and discover the universality of outstanding literature, this book is a must-read.?-School Library Journal
This extraordinarily detailed guide is a wealth of resources and excellent advice....[i]t is a valuable book for anyone trying to connect teens to classic literature. -VOYA
Author Bio

HOLLY KOELLING is Young Adult/Reference Librarian, Bothell Regional Library, King County Library System, Washington, and a reviewer for Booklist, among other professional journals.