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YA? Y Not?! A Creative
Way to Share Literature Socially is designed to bring Central Illinois
educators and others interested in Young Adult Literature, grades 4-8. It is not meant to be
a lecture, but an informal gathering and sharing time. Each meeting will
have a focus either through a selected genre or topic and will be led by a
moderator. MID-State Reading Council provides
2 CPDU's to attendees.
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Meeting time: The
3rd Friday of each month from 7:00-9:00 pm at the Barnes and Noble in Bloomington, IL.
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Materials: Copies of the books will be available ahead of time for
purchase with educators discount at Barnes and Noble or through local
libraries and school libraries.
Objectives:
To promote enthusiasm for and interest in young adult literature
To promote book talking as an art to promote and generate interest in
reading
To select appropriate novels 4th – 8th grades and their varying ability
levels
To learn a variety of ways to integrate young adult literature into the
4th – 8th grade curriculum
To learn noteworthy authors and become familiar with their works
To create a community of readers among teachers and librarians
Meeting Format:
The structure of each meeting will allow time for discussion and sharing
of materials read by members, discussion and sharing of curricular uses,
door prizes, food, shopping time and possible guest speakers or authors,
as well as time to look at the next month’s list.
Topics:
Genres will include: Historical Fiction, Realistic Fiction, Science
Fiction, Fantasy, Non-Fiction, Mystery/Adventure, and Series Fiction.
Topics might include: Literature for Boys, Chic Lit, Professional Texts,
Author Study, or other relevant topics.
Requirements:
Read one book per month (each month will focus on a different genre or
topic)
Participate in informal discussions of books read
Present ways you would use the book with your students
Socialize, shop, and have fun!
2007 Booklists
Contact:
Kari Hennenfent
hennenfk@unit5.org
(309) 888-6917
Kingsley Jr. High School IMC
303 Kingsley
Normal IL 61761
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