Thursday, April 4, 2013

April 4, 2013 - What Middle Grade Readers Want, Teacher Edition


AnshaKotyk Welcome everyone to tonight's chat, what Teachers want in Middle grade fiction! #mglitchat -7:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013


AniProf See? I'm even wearing my party hat! #MGLitChat -7:01 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @AniProf Yes, nice hat! #MGLitChat -7:01 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk Do we have our teachers online. #mglitchat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf (Silence) #MGLitChat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Hello! teacher here :) My tweet chat is just moving slowly #mglitchat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis Looks like people are late to class tonight. he he he #mglitchat -7:02 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty Tonight, we're honored to have @jenmaschari joining us. She is a 7th & 8th grade literacy teacher from Ohio. Welcome, Jen! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy YAY Teachers! #MGLitChat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct Having my book included in any teacher's curriculum is, like, the highest possible honor. #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Hey! Welcome! Thanks for being with us tonight!! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @MrLollis Hi Dan! They want MG teachers' opinions on #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @jenmaschari Welcome!! #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws I second! RT @JoanneLevy: YAY Teachers! #MGLitChat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Hello! Glad to be here! Excited to talk about the awesomeness that is middle grade. #mglitchat -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina Winter carpool schedule is over and that means #mglitchat for the first time in forever. I'm ready for class. -7:03 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @JeanGiardina Yay! Welcome! #mglitchat -7:04 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @JeanGiardina yay! #mglitchat -7:04 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Glad to be here, too. :-) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman @ericberlinct Agreed! It is HUGE. The first time I found out I was on a summer reading list ... ***confetti*** #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @jenmaschari Very glad to have you! #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I have also taught 5th grade language arts as well so I have some experience across the board. #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @NatalieLorenzi So glad you could join us! What grade do you teach? (I probably know this...) #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy Any #nerdybookclub teachers want to help out with #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @NatalieLorenzi Welcome! #mglitchat -7:05 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty RT @JoanneLevy: Any #nerdybookclub teachers want to help out with #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf True or False? MG readers are more open to different writing styles than YA? #MGLitChat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws topic: #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards Hello! MG school counselor here. #mglitchat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

kurtisscaletta RT @ericberlinct: Having my book included in any teacher's curriculum is, like, the highest possible honor. #mglitchat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @JoanneLevy I can hang for a while. #MGLitChat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @DanaLEdwards Welcome! #mglitchat -7:06 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand yay! I can actually participate in the chat tonight! so excited to hear what you awesome teachers have to say! #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I would say middle grade readers are really open! But really it's about matching book with kid and knowing tastes #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @JoanneLevy: Any #nerdybookclub teachers want to help out with #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey RT @lisabrowndraws: topic: #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @KDuBayGillis I teach ESL part-time to 5th graders and am part-time librarian to grades K-5. #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @mselke01 Awesome - hi! Welcome. #MGLitChat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @clairelegrand Glad you could come! #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mlbrackmartin RT @lisabrowndraws: topic: #MGLitChat - what teachers want in MG fiction. -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @jenmaschari I agree. More open. #mglitchat -7:07 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf @jenmaschari Any trends right now? #MGLitChat -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @NatalieLorenzi Awesome! #mglitchat -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @JoanneLevy Yes, I can follow #MGLitChat for awhile! -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @DanaLEdwards @jenmaschari Very good to hear! #mglitchat -7:08 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen I am an author and a teacher (currently 3rd, but have taught the range). #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf So, if MG readers are more open, doesn't that make them harder to target? #MGLitChat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @story_queen Welcome! #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari They definitely love action packed (think Genius Files) and love kind of dark and creepy #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters Phfoot! *throws spitball at @KDuBayGillis, risks detention* #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 I’m a K-5 gifted specialist. My kids want sophisticated stories but I need them to have limited violence and romance! #MGLitChat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari So true! As a librarian, I feel like I'm "hand-selling" books to kids each day. I'm a matchmaker of sorts. :-) #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari They loved books like Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls and A Tale Dark and Grimm #mglitchat -7:09 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws How dark can one get? #alwaysmyquestion RT @jenmaschari: They definitelylove kind of dark and creepy #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis Sounds like we have a great range of educators in the chat tonight. Woo-hoo! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters Not to brag or anything, but BOTH my parents were teachers. Go teachers!! #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Absolutely - the "hand-selling" is so critical for middle graders #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen What I want in MG books: Stories that touch my students' hearts--and seeing as every heart is different, I want diverse choices. #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy Hmmm. I'd love more humor in books...or maybe I'm just reading all the tearjerkers. ;)#mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating Hey all! Late, but here! :D #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @JeanGiardina Did you bring a lined, loose-leaf notebook and #2 pencil? #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @ilanawaters I'm not hostessing tonight, so we could both be put in detention.... #mglitchat -7:10 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari I've heard that from other school librarians- match making. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @story_queen Wearing 2 hats at once! #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @lisabrowndraws I've found pretty dark! In A Tale Dark and Grimm, there is a scene where girl cuts off finger :) Kids loved it #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Spindlers creepy to Graveyard Book creepy :) #MGLitChat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Death dark and creepy? RT @lisabrowndraws: How dark can one get? #alwaysmyquestion RT @jenmaschari: dark and creepy #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct What do you look for in books you use in the classroom itself? Is a tie-in to curriculum important? #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @mselke01 It's funny, b/c lots of my 5th grade girl students will ask for books w/romance, which means One Kiss, not more. (1/2) #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @KDuBayGillis I hope it's just like in THE BREAKFAST CLUB. #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 I keep hearing that humor is important. (Love that, BTW) #mglitchat -7:11 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Love this range. (And loved both books!) #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy My kids eat up the humorous fantasy #MGLitChat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @jenmaschari It's what I always suspect from my writing workshops with middle schoolers. #mglitchat #theylovegore -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @mselke01 (2/2) Books like Flipped and @yourbuffalo 's Water Balloon are perfect. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand I'm curious if MG readers prefer standalones or series. or does it go both ways? #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 Agree with you! #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 Do your kids have any favorite genres? #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Realistic fiction is also big - like the book If Only and Kate Messner's Sugar and Ice #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AniProf Yes, there is no "typical" mg reader, imho. #mglitchat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @NatalieLorenzi YES! Romance as in first crushes. #MGLitChat -7:12 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @ilanawaters Lined loose-leaf (on a clipboard, of course) and THREE sharpened #2s. Shows the teacher that I'm serious. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @clairelegrand I definitely think it goes both ways but they LOVE series - it's dependable for them #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Can we discuss the age/grade range for mg? #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @dianezahler Well, maybe it's just that my head is fat enough for two at a time....:) #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct Yes, but doesn't always mean content like science, S. Studies. etc.--we need good plot, character development, too. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

liamodonnell @ericberlinct as a teacher and an MG author, i think subtle curriculum tie-ins work best. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws hi Lisa! in my book, The Cavendish Home for Boys and Girls, there is both death & . . . well, think Hansel&Gretel #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari Realistic MG fiction was just heralded at the Bologna Fair, too. #mglitchat -7:13 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards #mglitchat educators still like subtle lessons learned -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws I think you can get away with a lot of darkness in MG. it just depends on how it's handled #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf Okay, being married to a retired MS reading teacher, I've realized there's a big difference between 6th and 8th grades. #MGLitChat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @DanyelleLeafty My students prefer fantasy, but love anything with humor and quirky smart adventurous kids. #MGLitChat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @clairelegrand For my students, it's both. If not a series, they tend to follow the author to other books...#mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters Yes--teachers, what about humor? RT @JoanneLevy I'd love more humor in books. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating RT @DanaLEdwards: #mglitchat educators still like subtle lessons learned #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @clairelegrand Both ways. That being said, series are VERY popular with the elementary end of the spectrum. #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @AniProf Absolutely agree with this - even between 7th and 8th #mglitchat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi I agree. I look first at story and plot. I look at the writing, too. @ericberlinct #MGLitChat -7:14 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct .@NatalieLorenzi Oh, I agree. Kids will see through a book that's too teach-y in a flat second, and switch off. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @AniProf Especially if the 6th graders are still in elementary school. In our district, some schools are K-5, and others K-6. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @ilanawaters Humor is HUGE! They love Fourth Stall, Origami Yoda, etc. even books with more subtle humor #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @mselke01 Thank you! :) #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @lisabrowndraws For me it can be 1st- 6th. I have adv readers who need appropriate content in their books. Hard for young end. #MGLitChat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @clairelegrand Oh, I loved your cover art! Will have to read immediately. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf Ah, but doesn't MG start with 2nd grade? #MGLitChat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @jenmaschari LOVE that they get the subtle humor too. Kids are so smart. We don't give them enough credit. #mglitchat -7:15 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy I think most kids love humor! I know when I taught 4th grade my students loved @origamiyoda's books! #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @Jess_Keating @DanaLEdwards Even more than "learning a lesson" books, my students & I love books that we just HAVE to talk about. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @ilanawaters @JoanneLevy YES to humor in all genres. #MGLitChat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty #truth RT @ilanawaters: @jenmaschari LOVE that they get the subtle humor too. Kids are smart. We don't give them enough credit. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @mselke01 a HUGE range. Kind of exciting to think about. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

hpinski @jenmaschari @AniProf Can you expand on this? #MGLitChat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @AniProf Generally I think pubs list them as 3rd-6th. #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws thank you! it's all Sarah Watts's genius @wattsalot #mglitchat -7:16 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws For instance? RT @story_queen: Even more than "lesson" books, my students & I love books that we just HAVE to talk about. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @mselke01: . @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy My kids eat up the humorous fantasy #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @utalaniz @ericberlinct Same 4 me, Cynthia,esp. books with "layers" that kids can unpeel at own pace--symbolism metaphor, etc. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda mine do too! They appreciate all his books. #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand teachers, do you find that MGers are intimidated by thicker books? or does it not matter if it's engaging enough? #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @story_queen Those are my favorite kinds of books too-both for my own reading, and reading with my kids. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf @dianezahler So MG does NOT equal Middle School? #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @hpinski In terms of age, sure! 7th graders are much more likely to read MG - 8th grade definitely moves into YA territory #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct My students love clever humor. We're reading aloud from THE HERO's GUIDE TO SAVING YOUR KINGDOM. #MGLitChat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @lisabrowndraws Well, we got into a huge discussion about the ethical treatment of animals when we read THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN. #mglitchat -7:17 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @AniProf @dianezahler Nope, not at all. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @mselke01: @NikiOhsBarnes @JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda mine do too! They appreciate all his books. #MGLitChat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Are we talking about humor in mg lit? #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey Chiming in here--like THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN @lisabrowndraws @story_queen #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @AniProf Absolutely not -- MS is 6-8th grade usually. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I have kids that love love love thick books, they really like the challenge of length and the immersion it provides #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @clairelegrand Many of mine gravitate toward longer books - last longer. But I have adv rdrs. #MGLitChat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen With the Common Core up and coming, we are being asked to delve heavily into "theme" with our students #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

liamodonnell @jenmaschari @jenmaschari Exactly - each reader is different and knowing what they'll like is half the trick. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @matt_janacone Tonight's topic is what MG readers want, the teacher edition. :) #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @matt_janacone Talking to teachers about what their students like. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Can you specify? *takes notes* #mglitchat And yes, this WILL be part of final grade. ;-) -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @story_queen @Jess_Keating @DanaLEdwards Great discussions @ multidimensional characters we like but who make poor choices. #mglitchat -7:18 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman .@utalaniz How do you choose class read-alouds? Are they mostly for fun? Or do they supplement curriculum? #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @jenmaschari funny how one year (btwn 7th/8th grades) can make such a huge difference! @hpinski #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @story_queen Oh god, writing theme lessons for 3rd graders is impossible. Kill me now. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Emergent readers can be put off by longer books because they look intimidating and they haven't built up reading endurance #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf OK. MG is marketted to 3rd thru 6th, but in reality 2nd and 7th graders read it as well. #MGLitChat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct .@clairelegrand (I'm a homeschool dad.) My 10-yr-old was definitely intimidated by thicker books, but she got over it, happily. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws What are theme lessons? RT @dianezahler: @story_queen Oh god, writing theme lessons for 3rd graders is impossible. Kill me now. #mglitchat -7:19 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @clairelegrand This is my first year with 7th/8th and the difference was really striking to me. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen We recently read CHARLOTTE'S WEB and talked about why this book still captured them, even though it's "old" #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws For young end- adventure with less violence, crushes with less focus on romance. #MGLitChat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf Tonights #MGLitChat topic is what MG readers want, the teacher edition. #MGLitChat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @utalaniz @NatalieLorenzi @ericberlinct *raises hand* Can I go back in time and be in your class? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @story_queen ooo that's fascinating! what did they have to say about why they still loved it? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Question for you teachers… how many of your kids read via e readers? And what is the demographic of your schools? #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes I also feel like there is a "hole" in terms of transitional books- when students go from early readers to chapter books. #mglitchat -7:20 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler I write textbook lessons, usually ELA. So, lessons on how to determine/analyze theme. @lisabrowndraws @story_queen #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @jodyfeldman @utalaniz Mostly for fun--to expose kids to good books they might not be able to read on their own. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Awesome. Totally what I love to write. :-) Thank you! #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws Few to nil. Title I school, 75% of kids on free/reduced lunch. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @lisabrowndraws I'd say about 10-20 percent read via e-reader but not solely and they "shop" in my classroom library #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @matt_janacone Not exactly. We have teachers who're explaining what they want in MG. #mglitchat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @jodyfeldman Here's a post I wrote for #nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/LQkucDW5hS #MGLitChat -7:21 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 . @lisabrowndraws ereaders not allowed to come to school - but many of my 4th and 5th eread at home. Well off district. #MGLitChat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @NikiOhsBarnes Definitely agree. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @clairelegrand @jenmaschari @hpinski Yes! World of difference btw my 7th and 8th graders maturity and tastes. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @lisabrowndraws I encourage ereading for some of my major challenge reads - gives access to definitions as needed. #MGLitChat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi I was thinking that e readers might make the long vs short books moot. But I think few students really have them #mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Does gender play a role? My daughter moved to YA in 6th but my son hung on to MG longer. #mglitchat -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

theakpal @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat Why would an ereader not be allowed while paper books are? -7:22 PM Apr 4th, 2013

annenesbet Hi everyone! Glad to be here for this discussion! Love @story_queen's comment about "no 'typical' mg reader." #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman @utalaniz How'd I miss that one? Thanks! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @AniProf My second graders are reading books considered MG for sure. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @utalaniz @jodyfeldman Thanks for linking that, Cynthia! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @annenesbet Welcome! #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws @dianezahler @story_queen Things like overcoming adversity, appreciating differences, etc. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @jodyfeldman I use my read-alouds to teach mini-lesson topics for my Reader's Workshop. We use them for discussion, too. #MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda Kids walk into library and ask "Where are the funny book?" #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct I'm curious if teachers use supplementary material from sites such as Teachers Pay Teachers. I wonder how much of it is any good. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @story_queen That is AMAZING. I always assume those lessons just self-implode. #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @matt_janacone But humor is something we love! #MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating Great link! RT @utalaniz: @jodyfeldman Here's a post I wrote for #nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/MXjoi4a5Tj #MGLitChat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @hpinski I guess I just meant digital vs paper #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @JeanGiardina Yes, I would say so - a lot of times boys jump from MG to adult books so I think they stay in MG longer #mglitchat -7:23 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ericberlinct #mglitchat (My curiosity has not extended to, you know, actually buying any of the stuff associated with my books.) -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @JeanGiardina However, with that said, my 8th grade boys are loving Scorpio Races, Incarceron, anything by Cinda Williams Chima #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @jodyfeldman You're welcome! Thanks for reading!! #MGLitChat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand My 5th son is transitioning to some “cleaner” YA. He wants the sophisticated stories #MGLitChat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @jenmaschari agreed. also, I think there's more "pressure" for girls to hurry up and get to the "sexy" YA @JeanGiardina #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Seriously? Contraband e-reading? What's next? Black market math problems? #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Do you have some funny 'standards' that most kids will like? #mglitchat -7:24 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler @story_queen Oh. YAWN. Gimme creepy and dark every time. #prefersubtlelessons #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP Asking the teachers a question: how would you feel about printed study materials that "advertise" other books?Would you use them? #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @clairelegrand It's the friendship between Wilbur and Charlotte that still rings true.That and the idea of sacrifice and loyalty. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman @utalaniz Not that it'll change the way I write, but it's always good to know. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @theakpal @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws Our district had BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy, but no devices in my school. :-/ #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws concerns over lost and damaged home devices. District policy a bit outdated. It’ll change soon I think #MGLitChat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi Weird, since agents/editors/publishers often cite length as an issue. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler So cool to know that younger mg readers get that. @NatalieLorenzi: @lisabrowndraws @story_queen #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @NikiOhsBarnes I encourage Cam Jansen, Magic Tree House, Time Warp Trio, Henry and Mudge, Nancy Clancy, Ivy and Bean, etc #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters RT @theakpal: @mselke01 @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat Why would an ereader not be allowed while paper books are? -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone And what do teachers want in mg novels? #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @ilanawaters *snicker* Now see, if we had had black market math in my day, I would have liked math a lot more. #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating So, stupid question. The books that teachers are reading w/ kids - are they chosen by both teachers and kids? #mglitchat -7:25 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @story_queen love that. doesn't matter when the story was written so long as it feels true and timeless. :) #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @jenmaschari Agree. The strong humor in MG seemed to hold my son's attention until he was older. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @DanyelleLeafty Ahhhh....so they're trying to GET kids to read. Sneaky teachers. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

liamodonnell @lisabrowndraws @hpinski i think digital use will only rise. I'm seeing more tablet use for reading in my schools #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws I'd LOVE to have them, b/c struggling readers wouldn't be embarrassed by shorter books. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone I know Carl Hiaasen stresses environmentalism in his novels. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @DanyelleLeafty I taught 4th for 6 years and now 2nd. We need more #martymcquire type books for the transitional reader. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @ilanawaters Well, that's what I would do, anyway. *shifty eyes* #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman RT @jenmaschari However, with that said, my 8th grade boys are loving Scorpio Races, Incarceron, anything by @CindaChima #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @Jess_Keating Thank you for the RT! @jodyfeldman @CBethM #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand how helpful is it for authors to provide reading guides for their books on their sites? #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @story_queen Aww, I love this. @clairelegrand #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @clairelegrand @jenmaschari So true. The girls get swoony much earlier than boys. #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Choice is huge at my school - kids choose the books they want to read but I am always in convo with them about those choices #mglitchat -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters just in terms of kids being reluctant to crack open a "big" book. #mglitchat less intimidating digitally. Maybe? -7:26 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ChrisYarbrough Some really enlightening discussion going on in #mglitchat right now. #lurking -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis RT @NikiOhsBarnes: I taught 4th for 6 years and now 2nd. We need more #martymcquire type books for the transitional reader. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Trundlebedtales RT @ilanawaters: Yes--teachers, what about humor? RT @JoanneLevy I'd love more humor in books. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @ilanawaters @theakpal @lisabrowndraws liability concerns - damage to home property - loss/theft #MGLitChat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @Jess_Keating Both--teachers often choose 5 or so books, then kids vote based on jacket copy. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley @Jess_Keating Many of our teachers narrow it down to a few, then let the students vote. Several ask me for suggestions to start #MGLITchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Students and I are constantly having conversations about what they are reading, suggestions, etc. Reading is really social. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @Jess_Keating I pick 3-4 books for them to pick from for read aloud. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @story_queen @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler Oh ABSOLUTELY. I just don't like lesson or hit-you-over-the-head-with-moral books #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @lisabrowndraws @NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler The trick isn't to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:27 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws But I'm sure they all have cell phones. ;-) #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @NikiOhsBarnes Yes! I have a transitional reader on my hands right now, and it's tough finding the right books. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @JeanGiardina Love "swoony".... #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen: The trick isn't to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Humor in mg novels is Carl Hiaasen's specialty. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey RT @utalaniz: @jodyfeldman Here's a post I wrote for #nerdybookclub about that very topic: http://t.co/LQkucDW5hS #MGLitChat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley You can also show book trailers, have booktalks to help kids decide. #MGLITchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KarenninaPosa I missed being in the chat but lurking now. sneaks in quietly... #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina How important is a book's "classroom popularity" in MG? It seems kid-to-kid word of mouth is key. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal Don't tell my kid. #mglitchat #ludditemom -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @clairelegrand Guides are extremely helpful! Love them as a teacher! Also, saw you added a Skype visit page - GREAT as well. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Do publishers listen to teachers? #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler Yes yes yes.RT @lisabrowndraws: RT @story_queen:The trick isnt to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:28 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @JeanGiardina Yes!! Word of mouth is so essential between kids - you are so right. #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters Good point! I'd been thinking in terms of struggling readers who'd love to read tomes but can't... #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @NatalieLorenzi @shighley @nikiohsbarnes Thanks so much guys! Been awhile since I've been there ;-) This makes sense! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @KarenninaPosa We see you. Glad you're here!!! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler Really! And would CCSS links be useful in a guide? MT @jenmaschari: @clairelegrand Guides are extremely helpful! #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @mselke01 @ilanawaters @theakpal We allow e readers at school. small school and blended- part F2f and part online #mglitchat -7:29 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws Interesting! Since you can't see how long book is, maybe it's not a factor? #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @matt_janacone Not as much as they should sometimes:) #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @dianezahler @lisabrowndraws @story_queen As a writer, I always find that theme emerges onlyafter first draft has been written. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @ilanawaters EXACTLY #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws I also love books that look thick but have very little words on the page for struggling readers. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @annenesbet @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws You mean like books that lead you to other books? This is a problem? #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @jenmaschari Good to know that guides are helpful! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @JeanGiardina Yes, very! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand loving all this info. you teachers are smart cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @mselke01 @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Parental Wish: "Cleaner YA" should be a category! PG-13 with complex story. #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari I've seen some teachers post "What I'm Reading" w/titles on their doors. Bet that would be great convo starter... #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand @NikiOhsBarnes that's a great point! builds confidence, I'd imagine @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @lisabrowndraws This would be a fascinating example of technology changing the way we read, if it's true! #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP @matt_janacone They listen to teacher/librarians but maybe that's a dying breed #mglitchat -7:30 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi Great point. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts So true!RT @NatalieLorenz Good point! Id been thinking in terms of struggling readers whod love to read tomes but cant... #Mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari And more and more MGers are going online to visit author websites, etc. They also love Skype visits! #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating We owe all the teachers cookies! :D RT @clairelegrand: loving all this info. you teachers are smart cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ChrisYarbrough RT @clairelegrand: loving all this info. you teachers are smart cookies. ;) #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @mselke01 Hmmm...I can see how that would increase the pointless factor of it all. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Have chatted abt this a lot with teachers “CYA” should be a thing. #MGLitChat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP @NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws Novels in verse! #mglitchat I have a blog dedicated to them http://t.co/JGIW2Ifmze -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey Amen. RT @lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen:The trick isnt to stuff a theme into a story, the trick is to write a rich story. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Innnnteresting. RT @jenmaschari: more & more MGers are going online to visit author websites, etc. They also love Skype visits! #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @KDuBayGillis Yes, I love those! We have a bulletin board going and a running list in our folders of suggested books. #mglitchat -7:31 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards @NikiOhsBarnes @natalielorenzi @lisabrowndraws Yes! My 7th grade son loves few words on a page and short chapters. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @Jess_Keating I'm learning so much, this is wonderful. Taking notes!! #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

annenesbet @ilanawaters @mselke01 @theakpal @lisabrowndraws No, I was thinking about web-surfing on a tablet that isn't ONLY an e-reader! #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

dianezahler @jenmaschari Are they online w/teacher help, or on their own? #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley What do kids like in an author site? RT @jenmaschari And more and more MGers are going online to visit author websites, etc. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters Hi there. When does #mglitchat occur? I'd love to participate. -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

liamodonnell Question for other teachers at #mglitchat: How useful are digital extras (websites/games, etc) to hooking ur students on a particular book? -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Do publishers listen to kids? #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari We have skyped with Adam Gidwitz (hilarious!) and Kate Messner (so awesome!) Kids LOVED it. They like those connections. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @AnshaKotyk Me too! :D #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti It's going on NOW!! So glad you ask. Topic=what teachers want in MG. #mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @shighley book trailers quickest way to entice readers. Tomorrow's lesson starts with a Hank the Cowdog trailer B4 author visit. #Mglitchat -7:32 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanaLEdwards #mglitchat Teacher I know has kids write blog posts about what they're reading. -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @clairelegrand @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws The Big Fat Cow That Goes Kapow is a great example! Great for my reluctant readers!#mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @dianezahler Both! We have taken a look at sites in class and then they go home and explore on own with other authors. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf Any thoughts on the evolution of reading tastes between 3rd and 6th grades? #MGLitChat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

CurtisLibrary1 #MGLitChat Seems they like a good mystery/suspense too! One of my faves to read was "Time for Andrew" -they would beg for more! -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP @mselke01 @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand What would your definition of "Clean" be tho? No swoon at all? #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

hpinski Social! MT @jenmaschari Students & I are constantly having conversations about what they are reading...Reading is really social. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen Teacher wish list: books that beg for discussion, funny books, chapterbooks for emerging readers that are not a series. #mglitchat -7:33 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @melissawiley Up-to-date, information about upcoming books (this is huge), and a way to contact them (students have e-mailed) #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy @shighley So trailers are useful, too - good to know. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @melissawiley As a librarian, I am always searching author site for teacher guides, book trailers, bookmarks, printables. #Mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts Trailers are huge for attracting the kids attention! #Mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @GabrielleSaraP Swoon okay - no groping or panting and less “angst” also less violent. @jenmaschari @clairelegrand #MGLitChat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws RT @story_queen: Teacher wish list: bks that beg for discussion, funny books, chapterbks for emerging readers that aren't series. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @clairelegrand: @NikiOhsBarnes that's a great point! builds confidence, I'd imagine @NatalieLorenzi @lisabrowndraws #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @shighley Students can produce their own trailers and booktalks also. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters Well, I'm a librarian of middle graders. Can I be of any help? #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws I would not have guessed. Hmmm RT @readerroberts: Trailers are huge for attracting the kids attention! #Mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

samhager Discussion of guides came up, now with the CCSS, students need to write so much more in depth. Author prompts would be terrific. #mglitchat -7:34 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @JuleeMurphy: @NikiOhsBarnes @mselke01 @JoanneLevy @OrigamiYoda Kids walk into library and ask "Where are the funny book?" #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @jenmaschari This is wonderful! What would MG'ers like to see on websites/blogs? #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

hpinski RT @coachhays64: @shighley Students can produce their own trailers and booktalks also. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @GabrielleSaraP @mselke01 @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Cleaner to me would be more first kiss level of interest. No further. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @NikiOhsBarnes @lisabrowndraws Yes! Love the Field Trip Series--6th grade MCs but 2nd grade reading level. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk Thinking I need to rethink the trailer... RT @readerroberts: Trailers are huge for attracting the kids attention! #Mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @NikiOhsBarnes @clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws Will check out your book for sure, Niki. #mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts @CurtisLibrary1 such a good book! Love Mary Downing Hahn! #Mglitchat -7:35 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti Um...hells yes! Are you watching the #mglitchat? Make a column on your tweetdeck or hootsuite. -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AniProf Basically, 3rd-6th is a huge time for growth. Think MAGIC TREEHOUSE to HARRY POTTER. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @story_queen Why not series? I find readers are more invested in series b/c they become attached to characters living vicariously #Mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @lisabrowndraws I agree! When I show a book trailer, interest level for the book is increased immediately! @readerroberts #MGLitChat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP @JeanGiardina @mselke01 @jenmaschari @clairelegrand I blogged about this kind of YA a while back. YA for MG readers #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Do you know of any sites that have a lot of this info (guides/trailers etc) in one place-would that be helpful? #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters Doing it now. #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @utalaniz @readerroberts That is so unexpected! I thought trailers went into an internet black hole! #mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @ilanawaters Our kids love her books but they scare me. #nightmares #Mglitchat -7:36 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mselke01 @GabrielleSaraP @JeanGiardina @jenmaschari @clairelegrand Technically Riordan and Rowling are YA - but my MG all read #MGLitChat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013

MuseInks From my 10 yo: "Why does it seem all the books written for kids my age have witches & curses & spells & crap like that?" Indeed. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @JuleeMurphy There are just already so many series. Chapterbooks that stand alone at that level can be rare, wonderful gems. #mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mjtlbarrie #mglitchat a fellow TL tld me that a SB nominated author has commented on her school's kids' blog very cool interaction! -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @GabrielleSaraP @NikiOhsBarnes @lisabrowndraws Love these! LOVE THAT DOG and HATE THE CAT are favorites..hope to see more & more..#mglitchat -7:37 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @lisabrowndraws @utalaniz @readerroberts This is good to know. Thank you! #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran I had my students create book review podcasts for their classmates. They loved it. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee Joining in really late! #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I also think in terms of content when students are moving from MG to YA, I am having conversations with parents about books. #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @JuleeMurphy @shighley I'm doing a middle school visit tomorrow, the 1st thing after my introduction is my book trailer. #HookEm #mglitchat -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @mselke01 Yup, there's a huge JK Rowling obsession going on in my kids' 3rd grade. #mglitchat not all of them are up for it, but still love -7:38 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley Most comprehensive site I know of is http://t.co/q2gVolqsVf #MGLITchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari It is so important as a teacher to be a reader, I need to read as many books as I can for many reasons. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @JuleeMurphy But this is just what the teacher in me wants. You are right.Kids love their series books and will find them anyway. #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I thought trailers went into black hole, too - is there a good way to promote to teachers? #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @clairelegrand @lisabrowndraws It's by Andy Griffiths. Humorous and easy to read! :) Great for reluctant readers! #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Caboome_Ebook RT @Bec_AS: I love this kids book blog & the audio readings of books! | We read it like this http://t.co/LCaumJD6IG #mglitchat #kidlitchat #reading -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @jenmaschari Same here--I gush about books I love w/adults, & kids are the same...#mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty So much good information tonight! *turns into a sponge to soak it all in* #mglitchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley Sorry, that might have looked like spam Teachingbooksdotnet #MGLITchat -7:39 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @shighley Great link! Thanks :D #mglitchat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @NatalieLorenzi: @NikiOhsBarnes @lisabrowndraws Yes! Love the Field Trip Series--6th grade MCs but 2nd grade reading level. #mglitchat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013

mjtlbarrie #mglitchat my MG readers would LOVE look a like book to the orca current series that I reserve for my grade 7/8s gr8 format -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari And in terms of buying for the classroom - I am constantly looking on Twitter, professional reviews, blogs, word of mouth #mglitchat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf This discussion is moving so fast I can hardly keep up. #MGLitChat -7:40 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Love that site. I pronounce my name on it. RT @shighley: Sorry, that might have looked like spam Teachingbooksdotnet #MGLITchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

llbyron @jenmaschari #mglitchat Choice is huge in my room. It leads to engagement and growth. Give choice, teach skills, and see readers grow. -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @AniProf no worries, we'll have a transcript up at the end. :) #MGLitChat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @NatalieLorenzi @GabrielleSaraP @lisabrowndraws My students love those books! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Yes! Love that. #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters Any websites/social sites kids are on to find/recommend books? #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @JoanneLevy I find publisher's do a great job on resources 4 teachers. Scholastic is awesome. Pin resources 2 my Pinterest boards #Mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @JoanneLevy I check @MrSchuReads 's blog DAILY. This is my source for book trailers. @lisabrowndraws @readerroberts #MGLitChat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I would love it if someone collected all the mg trailers&put them all on one page for kids 2 browse #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters hoot suite is not cooperating. #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @carepatti @ilanawaters Yes! Jump on in. #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina @GabrielleSaraP Thank you! @mselke01 @jenmaschari @clairelegrand #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley MT @story_queen Teacher wish list: books that beg for discussion, funny books, chapterbks for emerging readers that arent series #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @AnshaKotyk Thank goodness because there is a ton of great info here for us MG authors #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AniProf I know! it's a whirlwind! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

TerryLynnJ wow, loving this topic. So much sharing and learning #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @llbyron Agree! Kids need to read books that speak to them! #mglitchat -7:41 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti Try tweetdeck. That's what I'm on. #mglitchat Also, there will be a transcript later (tweet me for link) -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @story_queen Some of us are on this type of idea...you might be interested. #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey RT @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws I thought trailers went into black hole, too - is there a good way to promote to teachers? #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone RT @ilanawaters: Any websites/social sites kids are on to find/recommend books? #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws For book trailers, @story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @jenmaschari If one of my #nerdybookclub friends says the MG book is good, I will check it out! #MGLitChat -7:42 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I saw someone tweet about book trailers - my students love book trailers! I share them on Edmodo with them #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @melissawiley @story_queen YES! I was just saying this too! Funny books and emerging reader books!! :) #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers, @story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @TerryLynnJ Hi, Terry! *waves* :-) #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Just added column! RT @utalaniz: @jenmaschari If one of my #nerdybookclub friends says the MG book is good, I will check it out! #MGLitChat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AmyHoldge @jenmaschari What is your opinion of sibling violence in MG? Too much? #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @KDuBayGillis @story_queen This sounds like an awesome idea! #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @utalaniz Creating those reading communities is essential - for both students and adults - love that. #mglitchat -7:43 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Is the picture book market bigger than the mg novel market? #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran This sounds awesome! #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @melissawiley @story_queen Yes! Books where the MC might have made different choices & what might have happened if so...#mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley I love Skype visits. Allows me to travel to classrooms without leaving my family. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @coachhays64 Hi, Coach!! #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @AmyHoldge Hmmm...I actually haven't seen too much of that in the books I have read. More siblings working together. #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @JoanneLevy Ha! Minds thinking alike and all that #mglitchat -7:44 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti Hi, all! I'm Care, librarian to middle schoolers, well k-8. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina In 8th grade, my son had to make a book trailer for Applied Tech. He loved the project. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @melissawiley Horribly selfish question but...do you find it has a pos. effect on sales? Just thinking of practicality. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @samhager @jenmaschari @JillCorcoran That's cool. I bet they did love it. Did they do podcasts as individuals, pairs, or groups? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts @utalaniz totally agree! @mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley Also, more from teachers' standpoint, there is Linda's Links to Literature, Nancy Keane's sites http://t.co/4zLN5pBQFT #MGLITchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @carepatti Hi Care! #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti I select books to read to my kiddos and pass stuff off to teachers. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti @coachhays64 Hey, you got into #mglitchat! Tweetdeck working? -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @melissawiley I don't mind Skype, but prefer in person visits. LOVE school visits. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @ilanawaters My students like @BiblioNasium - similar to Goodreads but safe for kids. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws -- @MrSchuReads is one of my first go-tos for great book recs and lists! #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone What do teachers think about mg novels made into movies? #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @NikiOhsBarnes @BiblioNasium Thank you--I'll look into this. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @AmyHoldge @jenmaschari Few topics "too much" for MG audience b/c there are MG kids who need those books. Less graphic, tho'. #mglitchat -7:45 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers, @story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters No, but I'm figuring it out. lol. I'm not very tech savvy when my tech husband isn't home. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @jenmaschari @NatalieLorenzi Same here! :) I love talking books! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi RT @readerroberts: @utalaniz totally agree! @mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I also love when students suggest books to me - building a thriving reading community where convo is encourage = essential. #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @llbyron Yes, I promote choice but some of my teachers restrict kids. No GN, I Spy, joke books. Kids are drawn humor naturally #Mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone How do teachers react to students who would rather see the movie than read the book? #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @llbyron: @jenmaschari #mglitchat Choice is huge in my room. It leads to engagement and growth. Give choice, teach skills, and see readers grow. -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @anshakotyk Hello! Thanks for the welcome! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee I did my first school visit and couldn't believe the love! Those 3rd-4th graders were so into me. The 6th graders were too cool #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters *group voice* Hi, @carepatti! #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley And I LOVE reading mg aloud. Took this pic today of all the books we were trying to choose from: http://t.co/ttkYfdkjqn #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws :-) #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @literacydocent You should join in! We are talking about great middle grade reads and middle grade readers @ #mglitchat -7:46 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @carepatti Welcome! #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman For me @lisabrowndraws Skype, in-school ... doesn't matter. I just love talking to kids. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @utalaniz: @JoanneLevy I check @MrSchuReads 's blog DAILY. This is my source for book trailers. @lisabrowndraws @readerroberts #MGLitChat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

literacydocent Absolutely MT “@jenmaschari: so important as a teacher to be a reader, I need to read as many books as I can for many reasons". #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @KrisYankee I LOVED the skype visit I did. LOVED the questions, the kids were brilliant. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @NikiOhsBarnes Wow, this is really cool! @biblionasium #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey THIS (note @MrSchuReads) : @utalaniz totally agree! @mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat @readerroberts @mrschu -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @matt_janacone Not for MG readers, but teachers of middle grades use them frequently for mini-lessons. #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws What I am thinking of is maybe more like a pinterest page.Very little text, just trailers #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty Seconds this! RT @Jess_Keating: @NikiOhsBarnes Wow, this is really cool! @biblionasium #mglitchat -7:47 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @joannelevy Thank you! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @ilanawaters Not selfish question at all. Honestly? Not sure anything truly boosts sales except awards & good reviews. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

llbyron @jenmaschari Yes. SS giving book talks too and PKittle empowers her SS to add to the classroom library. #mglitchat love this idea. -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @utalaniz @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws @readerroberts All teachers, librarians & authors should follow @mrschureads! #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @AnshaKotyk I'm an editor too, so the 6th graders really got into my editing process. But I loved talking to both groups. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @readerroberts: @utalaniz totally agree! @mrschu is 'king of the book trailers'! #Mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee haven't tried skype visits yet...my book just came out in Dec #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

literacydocent @jenmaschari I'm just tuning in! #mglitchat is definitely right up my alley! -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @story_queen @JoanneLevy Maybe http://t.co/Xx63PED0dY #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @melissawiley I am being very brave and reading my mg to my class. #mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @matt_janacone Good case is Harry Potter. I love to bring up great parts of the books that the movies overlook. #Mglitchat -7:48 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @literacydocent So glad you are here! You are such an expert! What are your students reading now? #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk @story_queen That is very brave! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley Yes! That's what I like to write MT @NatalieLorenzi "Books where the MC might've made different choices&what might have happened" #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws Like a youtube channel just for MG book trailers? #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @lisabrowndraws: @story_queen @JoanneLevy Maybe http://t.co/Xx63PED0dY #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating I had no idea some of these cool links even existed. The writers are getting SCHOOLED tonight by the teachers. *badum-tshh* #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @story_queen That's awesome! You have a built in audience. You can see what works and what doesn't. I'm jealous! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @lisabrowndraws @JoanneLevy YES! Showing it to my class next week! Thank you, Lisa! #mglitchat -7:49 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readingsecrets RT @lisabrowndraws: For book trailers, @story_queen @JoanneLevy Try @MrSchuReads http://t.co/NCM6rS4vep #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

GabrielleSaraP What about using books to teach creative writing. Is anyone doing this? How does it work? #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz @literacydocent NIce to see you here, friend! #mglitchat @jenmaschari -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws Yes. But Teacher tube would be better, some schools block youtube. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee RT @Jess_Keating: I had no idea some of these cool links even existed. The writers are getting SCHOOLED tonight by the teachers. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey I had a student ask me if I get my ideas from movies! #mglitchat @matt_janacone I told her I'd rather have them make a movie of my book... -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @melissawiley This is good to know. Thank you! #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari Here is an awesome site where you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/L5RDvmqSJ3 #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AnshaKotyk I know. It has take me until this time in the school year to work up my courage. #mglitchat -7:50 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @lisabrowndraws @melissawiley Skype works for us who live in the sticks. Nothing beats in-person energy + you can move around. #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @story_queen @lisabrowndraws Ah, good point about YouTube being blocked in some places. #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee RT @jenmaschari: Here is an awesome site where you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/7trtTgTpE9 #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating More links! :D RT @jenmaschari: Here is an awesome site where you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/PCpbZSmg8p #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @gabriellesarap Our 8th grade teachers uses books as models for creative writing all the time! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley Yes--nothing like face-to-face! But hard to fit in w/ kids, work. @lisabrowndraws "prefer in person visits. LOVE school visits." #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Movies are good for the pocketbook, but maybe bad for the soul :) RT @ErinDealey #mglitchat @matt_janacone -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

CurtisLibrary1 #mglitchat Skype visits are great! My book club read & Skyped w/ @LaurelSnyder & @KateMessner & wanted to read more of their books! -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone RT @ErinDealey: I had a student ask me if I get my ideas from movies! #mglitchat @matt_janacone I told her I'd rather have them make a movie of my book... -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts Trailer that convinced me of their power of persuasion was Found by Margaret Peterson Haddix. It is great! #Mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws @melissawiley I hear you, sister. #mglitchat #neverenoughtime -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @JuleeMurphy @llbyron Ugh! This makes me sad!! These are most of the books my students LOVE! #mglitchat -7:51 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @KrisYankee True. But I was pretty chicken to do it for a while. However, it is going quite well. (thank goodness!) #mglitchat -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanOVegas 5 kids. Both parents dead. All grandparents dead. No life insurance. My #true story. Please RT #orphans #mglitchat http://t.co/gDyNc8vt3p -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @lisabrowndraws When my kids are older, I'll travel more, do more school visits. #mglitchat -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @CurtisLibrary1: #mglitchat Skype visits are great! My book club read & Skyped w/ @LaurelSnyder & @KateMessner & wanted to read more of their books! -7:52 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @story_queen :) I just have my two boys to bounce ideas off of..and most of the time they aren't interested. :( #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @jenmaschari: Here is an awesome site where you can view student book talks/trailers: http://t.co/L5RDvmqSJ3 #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

llbyron @literacydocent @jenmaschari I could not agree more. Summers are spent for reading all those books my students read. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NicolaJCall #mglitchat I see requests from homeschoolers constantly for mg books w humor for reluctant boy readers who liked Capt Underpants, Wimpy Kid. -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

clairelegrand agh! gotta go! thank you, teachers, for all this great info tonight! truly appreciate it. go MG! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AmyHoldge @jenmaschari @natalielorenzi Thanks for the input! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @story_queen: @JoanneLevy @lisabrowndraws Yes. But Teacher tube would be better, some schools block youtube. #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy Most publishers have YouTube channels that you can subscribe to for free. Great way to stay on top of new releases. #Mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @ilanawaters asked whether Skype visits boost sales. My take is: eh, not much, but still rewarding. What think the rest of you? #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf Q: Are MG readers still receptive to traditional oral storytelling? #MGLitChat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @KrisYankee Well, my own kids--that's another story! Hahaha! #mglitchat -7:53 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti A HUGE part of selecting books for a classroom is the length. This goes for read alouds in the library too. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @story_queen @melissawiley Oh boy. You deserve a big, shiny medal. Good luck. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari RT @clairelegrand: agh! gotta go! thank you, teachers, for all this great info tonight! truly appreciate it. go MG! #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @NicolaJCall Where do you see these requests? #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts @GabrielleSaraP yes, use PB & sections of MG books for great beginnings & endings & figurative language. Kids love it & so do T. #Mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti Teachers have to get through a great deal of material. If your book is 400pgs long, we aren't going to pick it. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @llbyron @jenmaschari So true, Laurie. I bristle when teachers come into library & tell kids to only choose "just right books." #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @GabrielleSaraP Yes! All the time! I use mostly picture books though for creative writing but also reference MG read alouds. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws Makes sense RT @carepatti: HUGE part of selecting bks for classroom is length. This goes for read alouds in the library too. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @story_queen How's it going? Are they enjoying? My newest mg has Irish & Scottish accents--I always have to practice! :) #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AniProf Yes. So are adults, if it is a good teller and the right story. #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @carepatti What's idea read aloud length? #mglitchat -7:54 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @carepatti: A HUGE part of selecting books for a classroom is the length. This goes for read alouds in the library too. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee RT @carepatti: Teachers have to get through a great deal of material. If your book is 400pgs long, we arent going to pick it. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @melissawiley When we skyped, each student in our book club got a copy of book (provided by our Home and School Association) #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti I LOVE humor in books, as do the kids. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

literacydocent @jenmaschari here's the link to my tech @LiveBinders has book trailers & how to create trailers w/ Ss http://t.co/dnv9EyejWt #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts RT @AniProf: Q: Are MG readers still receptive to traditional oral storytelling? YES! I do storytelling with5th grade. FUN! #Mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KKittscher @jenmaschari such a wealth of info from the front lines! Sad I had to miss this #mglitchat. Thanks. Looking forward to the transcript. -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf @story_queen I ask as I'm both a MG writer AND a trad. storyteller. #MGLitChat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

llbyron @JuleeMurphy unfortunate. Teaching in an all boys school we are always on the hunt for humor. For reluctant readers, it is a key #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @carepatti: I LOVE humor in books, as do the kids. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @coachhays64 @melissawiley How about a Newbery? Hahaha--but they don't give those for bravery:) #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @jenmaschari That's awesome. #mglitchat -7:55 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws RT @llbyron: Teaching in an all boys school we are always on the hunt for humor. For reluctant readers, it is a key #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @carepatti Ideal read aloud length - sorry. #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman @melissawiley @ilanawaters May not boost sales, but kids often rush librarians to be the first to check out #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

matt_janacone Should books even be made into movies? Should movies be made into books? #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee When I do school visits I compare pic books to chap books re: the writing process. Kids seem to like it. #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ErinDealey Gotta run #Mglitchat What a great topic.I learned so much! PS TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for your students. #grateful -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley @jodyfeldman @ilanawaters That's lovely to hear! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @jenmaschari @melissawiley Wow, that's awesome! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @ErinDealey Thanks for stopping by. :) Have a great night! #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @joannelevy For 4th-6th grade, 200-250 max. #mglitchat The longest one we read is 4th Stall. -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

shighley RT @literacydocent: link to my tech @LiveBinders has book trailers & how to create trailers w/ Ss http://t.co/hLpD349ED5 #MGLITchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari @llbyron @juleemurphy My favorite funny book was Fake Mustache - such a fun hilarious book #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @KrisYankee @carepatti Agreed! Not for read alouds maybe for class library....if your name is J.K. Rowling! ;) #mglitchat -7:56 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis Quick plug for nxt week...What MG Readers Want series continues with Librarian Edition. So, librarians, come back next week too! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti Ideal read aloud length is 200-250. Something we can get through in a month. #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating Have to dash, but thank you guys SO much for all the amazing insights and info! You are rockstars of education! *tips hat* :D #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes RT @jenmaschari: @llbyron @juleemurphy My favorite funny book was Fake Mustache - such a fun hilarious book #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @carepatti Makes sense - thanks! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

samhager Most powerful factor reading to kids - the teacher LOVES the book. When my librarian reads anything she's Shakespeare, brilliant #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @Jess_Keating *waves* Have a great night! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

CurtisLibrary1 #mglitchat If there is a way for students to connect, they want the book! Could be trailer, Skype, or book talk.It's cool to get the book! -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy I find wikis are great for storing resources 4 lessons, trailers. Here are links to mine http://t.co/1vW2oZGt83 #Mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @nikiohsbarnes You might be able to squeeze in the sorcerer's stone, but that's it! #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @jenmaschari @llbyron @JuleeMurphy My 2nd graders loved it as a read aloud and my 4th graders just loved it! :) #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

lisabrowndraws LOVED hearing from the horses' mouths. I mean, TEACHERS' mouths. You guys are the best. #mglitchat Thank you. -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @AniProf Me too! I tell stories monthly to all of the grades at my school. The older kids love complex/funny/ or tragic tales #mglitchat -7:57 PM Apr 4th, 2013

Jess_Keating @DanyelleLeafty You too, Danyelle! Great to see you again :D #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters Yes, this x 1K ---> RT @ErinDealey: #Mglitchat TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for your students. -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

libraryjo92 @NikiOhsBarnes @JuleeMurphy @llbyron I limit only if they are in a reading rut. Try to get them out! #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @carepatti That's great to know. What if it's less? Still good? #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

CurtisLibrary1 RT “@carepatti: Ideal read aloud length is 200-250. Something we can get through in a month. #mglitchat” -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NicolaJCall @AniProf I do a lot of oral storytelling with students. Sometimes new stories, sometimes retellings. It's a different experience #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley Before everyone leaves #mglitchat, I'd love the authors here to share their most recent mg titles! Let us all check out your books. :) -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jenmaschari I love that there are so many people who love middle grade!! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NicolaJCall RT @ilanawaters: Yes, this x 1K ---> RT @ErinDealey: #Mglitchat TEACHERS: YOU ROCK. Thank you for all you do 24/7 for your students. -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

DanyelleLeafty @Jess_Keating You too! #mglitchat is definitely the bright spot of my week. :) -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy Personal plug - I am happy to send class sets of signed bookmarks to teachers/librarians. Just e-mail me: contact@joannelevy.com #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @krisyankee Less is even better! Honestly. #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

coachhays64 @story_queen @melissawiley Now you're talking. Carry that Newbery swagger into the reading and you'll knock it out of the park. #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NatalieLorenzi @literacydocent @jenmaschari I love @LiveBinders Susan! I started one here on multicultural books: http://t.co/EbzbOLRyWU #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AniProf @story_queen My first book started as an oral tale. #MGLitChat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

AnshaKotyk Such wonderful useful information on tonight's #mglitchat THANK YOU!! -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

kitgrindstaff RT @jenmaschari: I love that there are so many people who love middle grade!! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JeanGiardina A big thank you to our wonderful educators! *hands each of you a cupcake and a kitten* #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

NikiOhsBarnes @carepatti Exactly! It would be in my library but not as a read aloud! :) #mglitchat -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti OMG, next week's #mglitchat was made for you! *squeals* 9 p.m. EST. BE THERE! -7:58 PM Apr 4th, 2013

melissawiley And teachers, if you've read my Prairie Thief (aloud or to yourself), I'd love feedback. :) #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

jodyfeldman Thanks #teachers #librarians for tonight! So much to think about. So much energy gets me excited to write more. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

readerroberts @AniProf that is awesome. Storytelling is becoming a 'lost art'. Had my students tell stories to younger kids after I modeled. #Mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @melissawiley Those are my favorites! one of the best parts of reading Trinket aloud is the accents. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy @JuleeMurphy Cool - thanks for the link! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KrisYankee @carepatti Awesome! My book fits in then! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

utalaniz #MGLitChat We love Skype visits, too! I blogged about it here: http://t.co/bav2Odiwbw -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

annenesbet Thank you, teachers! Lots of ideas tonight--wow! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

literacydocent @jenmaschari @llbyron @juleemurphy have you read P.I.C.K.L.E or Timmy Failure yet? Both are hilarious! #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @ilanawaters What's next weeks??? #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

story_queen @melissawiley And it is going well so far. They love the scary bits best. #mglitchat -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

theakpal @readerroberts @AniProf #mglitchat I loved me some storytime as a kid! -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

ilanawaters @carepatti #mglitchat...LIBRARIAN EDITION!!! -7:59 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JuleeMurphy @KDuBayGillis definitely. It was fun but time went to fast. #Mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013

carepatti @anngatti You're very welcome. #mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013

JoanneLevy RT @jodyfeldman: Thanks #teachers #librarians for tonight! So much to think about. So much energy gets me excited to write more. #mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013

KDuBayGillis @jenmaschari Thank you SO much for joining us tonight. Spectacular insights! Appreciate your time and talents! #mglitchat -8:00 PM Apr 4th, 2013

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