There are many websites you can take a look at to find out about new books. They allow you to read reviews and sometimes even share about the books you're reading. Take a look at these teen "Reader's Advisory" type websites.
Which is best?
A. Teenreads.com
B. TeensReadToo.com
C. Young Adult Books Central
Also check out the blog:
Young Adult Books Central Blog
Then post the answers to some of these questions:
What are the features of each one?
Which one do you like best? Why do you like that one?
What are the others lacking?
What features would you add to them if you could?
Do they advertise the same books, or are the selections different?
Which is best?
A. Looking at books at an online store like
Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble, or Borders.
B. Looking at books using one of the websites above.
C. Looking at books at an actual bookstore.
Why did you choose the answer you did?
*Be Sure to Post Which Ones YOU think are best! We'll need your posts to declare the winners!
Monday, June 1, 2009
Book Trailers
There's a good chance that you may have watched tv or gone to the movie theater. If so, then you have probably seen a movie trailer. A "trailer" is a word for a preview or commercial for a movie. However, now that word can be applied to books, too! Publishing companies have started making trailers to advertise books. Instead of just reading a synopsis or review of the book, you can now watch to see what it might be like.
Here are examples of some book trailers:
Now that you're familiar with the idea of a book trailer, write your own book trailer script! Make sure you read the book first. Also, be sure to include details like what the characters look like, what the setting and background will look like, and what types of text, music, and background noises you will incorporate. Keep in mind that you don't want to give away the ending. What about your trailer will catch someone's interest and make them want to read the book?
Post your script here, so that others can take a look. If you have the equipment, get some friends together and film your trailer and post it here, too!
Here are examples of some book trailers:
Now that you're familiar with the idea of a book trailer, write your own book trailer script! Make sure you read the book first. Also, be sure to include details like what the characters look like, what the setting and background will look like, and what types of text, music, and background noises you will incorporate. Keep in mind that you don't want to give away the ending. What about your trailer will catch someone's interest and make them want to read the book?
Post your script here, so that others can take a look. If you have the equipment, get some friends together and film your trailer and post it here, too!
I LOVE this book! Now what?
You have read a book. And it was great. You couldn't put it down, but now you have to. It's over. You're now waiting for the sequel or trying to find a book that you'll like just as much - maybe more. You LOVED the book. Now what?
How do you find books (or more books) that you will like?
Visit Your Library.
Ask a Librarian
Ask your school librarian, or the public librarian. If the public librarian gives you a blank look, don't be discouraged! She or he might not work in the Teen/Young Adult section, and may not have a clue what you're talking about. There are some librarians that love YA fiction, even though it's not their job, but some just don't. Contrary to popular belief, many librarians read, but reading is rarely part of their job, so they haven't read every single books at the library. However, if you get the right person (maybe ask for the person who orders the teen books, or the teen librarian), they may have an idea about books that are like the ones you just finished. Or they might have just ordered the sequel or a books like it and can put you on the reserve list for that book.
Requesting Books
With the new Evergreen Indiana system, requesting books is easier and MUCH faster. As long as the book is not newer than 6 months old, then you can request it from another library in the system. Simply visit Jennings County Public Libraryto search the online catalog. If you don't find the book at the Jennings County Public Library, select "everywhere" in the search options. Search, and if another library has it, request it using the barcode number on your library card. (You may have to update your card and make sure you have a password in place to log in for this service). When you request a book, then the library that owns the book sends it to your home library. We call or email you to let you know when it's arrived. When you're finished with the book (or when it's due), return the book to your home library and we send it back to its home.
Explore on your own.
Searching for Sequels & Series
If you're looking for information about what book comes next in a series or if a sequel is expected, then take a look at Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels. This site, provided by the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center, offers a searchable list by title and author.
How do you find books (or more books) that you will like?
Visit Your Library.
Ask a Librarian
Ask your school librarian, or the public librarian. If the public librarian gives you a blank look, don't be discouraged! She or he might not work in the Teen/Young Adult section, and may not have a clue what you're talking about. There are some librarians that love YA fiction, even though it's not their job, but some just don't. Contrary to popular belief, many librarians read, but reading is rarely part of their job, so they haven't read every single books at the library. However, if you get the right person (maybe ask for the person who orders the teen books, or the teen librarian), they may have an idea about books that are like the ones you just finished. Or they might have just ordered the sequel or a books like it and can put you on the reserve list for that book.
Requesting Books
With the new Evergreen Indiana system, requesting books is easier and MUCH faster. As long as the book is not newer than 6 months old, then you can request it from another library in the system. Simply visit Jennings County Public Libraryto search the online catalog. If you don't find the book at the Jennings County Public Library, select "everywhere" in the search options. Search, and if another library has it, request it using the barcode number on your library card. (You may have to update your card and make sure you have a password in place to log in for this service). When you request a book, then the library that owns the book sends it to your home library. We call or email you to let you know when it's arrived. When you're finished with the book (or when it's due), return the book to your home library and we send it back to its home.
Explore on your own.
Searching for Sequels & Series
If you're looking for information about what book comes next in a series or if a sequel is expected, then take a look at Young Adult Books in Series and Sequels. This site, provided by the Bettendorf Public Library Information Center, offers a searchable list by title and author.
Finding Something Like...
Try a search service like What Should I Read Next? Type in the title of a book that you read that you LOVED (or at least didn't hate that much) and see what the site suggests you read next. Actually take its advice and select one of the books.
After reading it, post here, answering these questions:
What book did you use in your search?
What books did the site suggest you read next?
Why do you think the site generated these titles?
Which one did you choose to read next?
How was it like the book that you originally read?
How was it different?
Did you like it as much as the book you originally read? Why or why not?
Was this site right in recommending the book, or was it horribly off? Why?
Would you recommend What Should I Read Next?to others? Why or why not?
Try a search service like What Should I Read Next? Type in the title of a book that you read that you LOVED (or at least didn't hate that much) and see what the site suggests you read next. Actually take its advice and select one of the books.
After reading it, post here, answering these questions:
What book did you use in your search?
What books did the site suggest you read next?
Why do you think the site generated these titles?
Which one did you choose to read next?
How was it like the book that you originally read?
How was it different?
Did you like it as much as the book you originally read? Why or why not?
Was this site right in recommending the book, or was it horribly off? Why?
Would you recommend What Should I Read Next?to others? Why or why not?
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