The booktalker's bible: how to talk about the books you love to any audience

Whether you're preparing for your first booktalk or you're a seasoned booktalking pro, this lively and light-hearted guide provides all the information you need to create a smashing booktalking program-from finding your audience and choosing the books to performing the booktalk and evaluating the program. Filled with insightful, humorous, and inspiring stories from some of today's best booktalkers, this practical guide includes hundreds of sample booktalks, reproducible forms, and booktalk booklists for a wide variety of audiences. A must purchase for anyone who booktalks or wants to get started.

Topics include:
Why Booktalk?
The Golden Rules of Booktalking
Choosing Your Books
Building a No-Fail Booktalk
Delivering a Dazzling Booktalk
Booktalking to Adults
Booktalking to Children and Teens
Booktalking in Schools
Taking It on the Road
Booktalking Variations
Evaluation and All That Jazz