rachelnseigel @KDuBayGillis @rachelgrinti #MGlitchat I'll b on for at least the first bit, so I'll cover u~ -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KDuBayGillis @mytweendom so happy you're joining us! #MGlitchat -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @rachelnseigel Great! Ty. #mglitchat -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Tonight we have two special librarian guests. Please welcome @whbeck and @mytweendom #mglitchat -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti #mglitchat Funny u should say that- I had a librarian in HS we called "Mr. Decible" he walked around with a decible reader -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti W.H. Beck (@whbeck) works as an elementary school librarian and is the author of MALCOLM AT MIDNIGHT! #mglitchat -9:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ellaschwartz I wish I could join #mglitchat tonight, but...you know... it's #campNano. Must make the words. #amwriting -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy #mglitchat Hi everyone! -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti measuring how much noise we were making in the library- always telling us 2 b quiet! #mglitchat -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Stacy Dillon (@mytweendom) has been a librarian for 17 years, works as a school librarian, blogged about kidlit since 2005! #mglitchat -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Do librarians often stick up or fight for banned books? #mglitchat -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoanneLevy *Waves hi* #mglitchat -9:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel That is hilarious. If he used it at my library it would break >.> #mglitchat -9:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone We stick up for banned books! Freedom to read is what the library is all about! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone How much control to librarians have for what books the library shelves? #mglitchat -9:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Sad actually that this is what I remember about my school library but funny! #mglitchat -9:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @mytweendom That's good to hear. : ) #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti We also welcome input from any other librarians lurking about tonight! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop Hi, and welcome. Did you bring #Malcolm with you? #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel RT @rachelgrinti: We also welcome input from any other librarians lurking about tonight! #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PippaBayliss Hi! (waving sheepishly) Tweetchat was the missing link. Thanks everyone! Here at last ... #mglitchat -9:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom Depends on kind of library you are in. If you are in a big system, you may not have say. Indi school libraries...all the say! #mglitchat -9:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @matt_janacone That can depend a lot on whether it is a school or public library, and the community/school district. #mglitchat -9:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @PippaBayliss Yay! Glad you got it sorted out #mglitchat -9:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel #mglitchat Reading Level and thickness of books seem to be among the biggest concerns of my Librarian customers. Do any of u feel this way? -9:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Is there a big difference between what books stores carry and what libraries carry? #mglitchat -9:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @matt_janacone Definitely! (Having sold to both in my career I know this) #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel I get a lot of MG readers who don't want to read books that don't count for Reading Counts program at school #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @rachelnseigel That stuff makes me so sad. Though I remember that I cared about thickness as a kid. #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti And is there a certain page count or type of book they have 2 read? #mglitchat -9:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom I work in a school where levels don't matter in the library.Thick, thin ... what the story needs is how long the book should be. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mytweendom @whbeck Welcome to #mglitchat !! Love hearing from librarians (because we LOVE librarians!) -9:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Do libraries ever purchase self published books? #MGLitChat -9:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @LaurelSnyder I wanted thick- the thicker the better but my customers think kids won't read thick books. #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop RT @JoanneLevy: @mytweendom @whbeck Welcome to #mglitchat !! Love hearing from librarians (because we LOVE librarians!) #mglitchat -9:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ca_london @LaurelSnyder @rachelnseigel kids choose books for all kinds of reasons - key is to let them choose! #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel They are generally supposed to read within their Lexile reading level range. And as long as a book has a RC quiz. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
LaurelSnyder @mytweendom Bless you. #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone How much as librarians influenced by the mg readers themselves? #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone Yes! A good librarian can make sure less hyped gems end up in the lib! #mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts Kids don't care abt length if they fall in love with a book or series #Mglitchat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Thick? Thin? These are books, not bologna! #MGLitChat -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ca_london @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat Absolutely! And it's proven that when they read books they choose, reading levels go up. -9:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel I am not a fan of the system, pushes them to choose what gets them the most points at school even for free time. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti That would have driven me nuts- I hated that kind of reading. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @AniProf Well, I AM in my extra-sexy pilled fleece pants and overisize long T. *bats eyelashes* Nice new pic, b.t.w. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop RT @rachelnseigel: #mglitchat Absolutely! And its proven that when they read books they choose, reading levels go up. #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti #mglitchat I agree- it doesn't sound like it makes reading much fun. -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @rachelgrinti: It's time for #mglitchat! Tonight's topic is What MG Readers Want - LIbrarian edition. We promise not to shush you! -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Are books that win major literary awards guaranteed to be put in libraries? #mglitchat -9:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti RT @mytweendom: @matt_janacone Yes! A good librarian can make sure less hyped gems end up in the lib! #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Sing it, girl! RT @mytweendom: @matt_janacone We stick up for banned books! Freedom to read is what the library is all about! #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @ilanawaters Finally! Someone noticed the new avatar. #MGLitChat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone I'd say yes to that. We try to keep a full list of the biggies. #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts Choice is everything. It encourages & empowers the reader. When force is involved it removes the fun. #Mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ca_london RT @rachelnseigel: @ca_london @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat Absolutely! And it's proven that when they read books they choose, reading levels go up. -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @mytweendom @matt_janacone #mglitchat Do you have a review periodical you rely on more than others? -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck Hey, I'm here! Sorry! Middle school talent show ran long... #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Why hello there Ilana @ilanawaters #mglitchat -9:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @matt_janacone Hello! *waves* I have a feeling this chat will be awesome. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop Question: Have any of you been "in the biz" long enough to say if ReadingCounts, AccRd have caused this "push" to lists/length? #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @whbeck Hi! :-) #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @whbeck No worries! Glad you made it! #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @mytweendom Levels matter in my school b/c over 50% read below grade level. Novels in verse are popular--thick w/few words. #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @rachelnseigel i like both Kirkus and SLJ #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone RT @rachelnseigel: @mytweendom @matt_janacone #mglitchat Do you have a review periodical you rely on more than others? -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
literacydocent RT @KDuBayGillis: Pssst. Did you know tonight is Librarian Edition of What MG Readers Want on #mglitchat? If you know a librarian, ask them to join us! 9 EST -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop I hate AR! I tried a couple of the sample quizzes myself and couldn't pass them- but I read and understood the books #mglitchat -9:10 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Everyone welcome our second guest @whbeck! #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @rachelnseigel @matt_janacone We look at SLJ, Kirkus, Horn Book ... but we also all blog and look to blog review 1/2 #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @matt_janacone I always purchase the Newbery but the rest depends for me. I have a limited budget #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @thebrainlair How about Horn Book? #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ca_london Wish I could stay at #mglitchat but I gotta run. @mytweendom is wise though. The chat's in good hands -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @rachelnseigel @matt_janacone it's SO IMPORTANT FOR LIBRARIANS TO READ!!!! 2/2 #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder @rachelnseigel I think thickness only matters to struggling readers. Strong readers only want a good story. #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @LaurelSnyder Um, has anyone show these folks H.P. #7? #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Kind of off topic, but it's amazing how Carl Hiaasen can tone his humor down in mg novels. #mglitchat -9:11 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @ca_london @LaurelSnyder Yes, this. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair Our cataloging system includes the lexile levels but that's mostly used by teachers. I just try to find books kids will love. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler No PW? RT @mytweendom: @rachelnseigel @matt_janacone We look at SLJ, Kirkus, Horn Book ... #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Q: Approximately how many MG books per year do you acquire? #MGLitChat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @thebrainlair How much stock do you put in the reviews at SLJ, Horn etc, or do you appreciate just hearing about new books? #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel I've heard of authors missing questions about their own books. #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat I agree. Unfortunately, our demographic services alot of ESL kids without english-speaking parents -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @AniProf LOL! #mglitchat But we can still eat them with mayo, right? -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts Read SLJ, Horn Book, but lately best books have been recommended on Twitter! #Mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel Amen, AMEN! I see AR as poison to real reading- Battle of the Books isn't much better.Glorified trivia/competition #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @rachelnseigel I read the Horn Book newsletter but can't afford to get it too! #mglitchat -9:12 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat and these kids are mostly struggling readers- thus a huge need for Hi/Lo -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel I KNEW it! *stamps foot on floor* #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @JoanneLevy I like seeing what they say but it comes down to what I'm buying that much. I read A LOT and know my students. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @thebrainlair I know what you mean- I do the newsletters 4 most, but got a 50% off special on Horn Book at Xmas. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I figured reviews would be a librarians' best angel. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck Fav review sources for me: SLJ, Horn Book, ALA end of year lists, Booklist... #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @matt_janacone In our library, yes, I do order those books. But I also order non-award winners that I know kids will snatch up. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
lisabrowndraws A little late to #mglitchat, but here! -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @PBWorkshop We do Battle of the Books. I like it because it gets whole families reading together and competing as a team. #mglitchat -9:13 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @JoanneLevy that should say "month" not "much"! #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy For me as well. RT @readerroberts: Read SLJ, Horn Book, but lately best books have been recommended on Twitter! #Mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @readerroberts: Choice is everything. It encourages & empowers the reader. When force is involved it removes the fun. #Mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop I'm not good with the minute details- I'm better with the bigger ideas. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @lisabrowndraws Howdy! #MGLitChat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom read, read, read. Ask your students for recs. Gush about books. Trust is key to reader's advisory. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Are most children open to what they have to say about an mg novel? #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @thebrainlair Thanks! #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti That's funny- but makes a powerful statement. #mglitchat -9:14 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I'm stuck in traffic #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @matt_janacone In part, yes, but word of mouth among librarians and what I hear from kids both hold weight with me. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti I failed on Maniac McGee and Tuck Everlasting. LOL. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @thebrainlair (I knew what you meant) :-D #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel Ooo--unrelated, but this brings back memories of childhood Scholastic catalog. Who circled everything? #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ca_london RT @mytweendom: read, read, read. Ask your students for recs. Gush about books. Trust is key to reader's advisory. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck This-->RT @mytweendom: read, read, read. Ask your students for recs. Gush about books. Trust is key to readers advisory. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair RT @mytweendom: read, read, read. Ask your students for recs. Gush about books. Trust is key to readers advisory. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters I did! :-D #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelgrinti Guess it depends on how it is used- can be helpful, but kids only want to read what's on the list. #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @NatalieLorenzi That's what I like to hear. : ) #mglitchat -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
staceyigraham RT @rachelgrinti: #mglitchat tonight at 9pm EST. What MG Readers Want - Librarians. Guest bios: http://t.co/FzRN8jXoXu Other librarians please stop by too! :) -9:15 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @ilanawaters Never had enough money to do that. #MGLitChat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters I tell my kids it would be easier for to just x out what they don't want. #MGLitChat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck I'm in a school library, so part of what I purchase are books that support our curriculum. 1/2 #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @matt_janacone Why would he do that? MG's love funny. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck Common Core is weighing heavily now. 2/2 #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel I missed a question about my own book--and it's an easy reader! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel Exactly. Minute details are what tech sources ar for- big ideas are for brains! #MGLitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @AniProf Well, me neither. But as a kid (and even now), I could dream! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Are summer reading marathons good for librarians to tell what their little readers are reading? #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @PBWorkshop We do it as a separate event, so it's just a voluntary extra thing. Maybe run differently elsewhere, I don't know! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS I could also see this system working. #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @LaurelSnyder Same here, Rachel-12% of our students speak English at home.They need to see themselves in books.#mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @whbeck me too! Must provide for teachers and students! #mglitchat -9:16 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin I'm here...sneaking in to the back of the room. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @rachelgrinti #mglitchat That makes me feel better. Whoever writes these quizzes probably doesn't really get the book. -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @whbeck Lots of non-fiction? #mglitchat #commoncore -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @story_queen I should take the test for mine, bet I bomb it. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @whbeck YES! CommonCore is huge here too but I have some great teachers and we are working carefully to integrate titles. #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat Yes. Our school boards are desperate for diversity- but some cultures are grossly underrepresented -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @LaurelSnyder So true. Our kids love the Field Trip series and the LIbrary of Doom--great name for a series! :-) #mglitchat -9:17 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @ilanawaters I just think he's good at making the transition from adult to mg novels. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @whbeck How do you judge what corresponds with/CCSS? Do you choose from the CC's own list or do you have other references? #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
RosanneParry @PBWorkshop I love what Battle of the Books has done to bring the excitement & energy of sports to an academic pursuit #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat We do very well with those Stone Arch series from Capstone- like Librarian of Doom. -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom Mirrors and windows. Always. There is no such thing as a balanced collection, but you have to try! #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelgrinti Do it! #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat But there r hardly ever any publishers who produce the low-level hi-lo, and we need more. -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel I wish kids (and teachers and parents) would be told this is the case- that in AR the answer isn't what matters. #mglitchat -9:18 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts NF that reads like a story like Jim Murphy's books are popular with mg students if presented with fiction bk on same topic #Mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop #mglitchat My profs in Uni were like that too- who cares what colour the Gingham Dress was on the main character? -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @dianezahler I look at the standards and the teaching topic. I don't use lists. The books are so OLD! #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop How does that prove whether I got anything out of the book? #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Sometimes the question focuses on a detail that just didn't stand out for me as a reader. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom As a librarian, I try to model reading for pleasure as well. I sit and read with the kids whenever I can. #mglitchat -9:19 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @story_queen @rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel Seriously? :-O Like, how could that happen? #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @rachelgrinti #mglitchat A lot of little details don't stand out for me. I read for the bigger ideas. -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @readerroberts yes! we do a nonfiction/fiction pairing in 6th to show how great nf can be! #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @dianezahler Again, reading and reading. In most instances, we usually already have the books on their "recommended" lists. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
RosanneParry @rachelgrinti @pbworkshop Yes! BOB is not the answer for every kid but its magic for many. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @thebrainlair They are! I'm working with some pubs to link the CCSS to their books. Some want to, some couldn't care less. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair RT @mytweendom: As a librarian, I try to model reading for pleasure as well. I sit and read with the kids whenever I can. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
raeannparker @rachelnseigel I can't remember what hi-lo means? Could you remind me? #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @ilanawaters Like if they ask, say... eye color of a character. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom MGers also love weird facts. Stuff in non-fix that makes them say, "OMG! Stacy, did you know...." #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Also, being honest here, my students take RC quizzes all the time. But it is their choice. #mglitchat -9:20 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @raeannparker Short for High Interest/ Low Vocabulary books. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelgrinti Wow. That is really detailed! I can't remember the eye colors of my own family members. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @rachelgrinti #mglitchat If the kids do it by choice, that's cool. -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom non-fic, clearly! *blush* #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
jluss Hey @AnneDoyle2 - #mglitchat looks like a great one for you! : ) Look for the archive. -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Trivia Question: In what book did a character say "the"? #MGLitChat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
raeannparker @rachelnseigel Thank you! #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel Exactly! I like to ask- if that detail changed, would it change the book? If not, it isn't important. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel Well, maybe I was a little cocky when I took it...that can happen to kids as well. #mglitchat -9:21 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @thebrainlair @dianezahler Teachers here are looking more towards their librarians to find new, better stuff that fits CCSS. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @dianezahler It's more important for me to know what my staff needs, how they plan to use the book than what a pub says. or CCSS #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @PBWorkshop That's a great question! I wish I could have posed that to all the teachers who gave me pointless quizzes! #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
VickiHall RT @KDuBayGillis: Pssst. Did you know tonight is Librarian Edition of What MG Readers Want on #mglitchat? If you know a librarian, ask them to join us! 9 EST -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts For example, Fever by Anderson paired with Murphy's The American Plague #Mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @story_queen Is it the choice for ALL, or for the strong readers? In my experience, strugglers avoid, strong eat it up. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS Actually, I do, too. MT @mytweendom MGers love weird facts. Stuff in non-fix that makes them say, "OMG! Stacy, did you know...." #MGLitChat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I know that mg novels probably don't have story times in libraries, so what do libraries do to promote mg novels? #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
RosanneParry RT @rachelnseigel: @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat Yes. Our school boards are desperate for diversity- but some cultures are grossly underrepresented -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @mytweendom Yes! Bonus points if it's a gross fact. #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Except what I don't like is when they fail a quiz, their reading experience has become devalued:( #mglitchat -9:22 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @AniProf LOL. *squeezes eyes shut* Wait--don't tell me. I know it, I know I know it! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mytweendom Like HOW THEY CROAKED? I love that book. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone The libs at my school read MG aloud to students. In the pub lib, book displays are key. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti #mglitchat True- I just don't see it as an entirely accurate measurement -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @whbeck And publishers SHOULD give that info, right? B/c no matter what, CCSS is here, for now at least. And it would help! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @JoanneLevy ZOMG! Me too! #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @matt_janacone Great Question! :) #MGLitChat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @matt_janacone Booktalks, lots of booktalks, book trailers, 10-minute read aloud, post student/staff recs. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @matt_janacone I do a lot of book talks. I go to classrooms. I read in the halls. I do displays. I promote on school news. #mglitchat -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Is the mg novel market smaller than the picture book market? #mglitchat Just curious. -9:23 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat I was philosphising on Book trailers earlier- r they really effective with kids? -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin How do librarians make decisions about what nonfiction to buy? Recommendation? Reputation of author/publisher? Reviews? #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #MGLitChat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @dianezahler Yes, at least here in WI, it's our new reality and tying a book in does help. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom also, MGers love to do their own booktalks. Especially after we have modeled to them for years. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel RT @AniProf: IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #MGLitChat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mytweendom Right? There are more of those books coming, BTW. They're from my pub house. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @PBWorkshop The choice is for all. And you are right, strugglers avoid RC. As long as they are reading, I am okay with it. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop RT @AniProf: IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #mglitchat -9:24 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @JoanneLevy excellent book! #Mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @KristineAsselin Curriculum tie ins. Quality of work. Bringing something new to the collection. Design of the work. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @whbeck Book trailers like on youtube? #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
libmaryann RT @AniProf: IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #MGLitChat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone My 12yo has never watched a book trailer and still finds plenty of books she loves. #MGLitChat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @KristineAsselin I pick nf based on all of the above. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @AniProf *pushes palms up* Preach it, boy! #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
CourtneyM_Woods RT @PBWorkshop: RT @rachelnseigel: #mglitchat Absolutely! And its proven that when they read books they choose, reading levels go up. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @whbeck I've done it for my own books. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @KristineAsselin I look at Sibert and Excellence in NF. I follow Heavy Medal. I read. I search for books to support teachers. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @LaurelSnyder Our kids love those, too--older MCs but 2nd grade reading level. Make kids feel like readers 4 1st x #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin Great! Thnx! RT @mytweendom: Curriculum tie ins. Quality of work. Bringing something new to the collection. Design of work. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop When it comes to #GrossFacts and any #CCSS links, I find http://t.co/SmIO96MyCy to be a great resource. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @Bec_AS @whbeck @matt_janacone #MGLitChat I don't find they do anything for me. I prefer to see the book or read the blurb on the back -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom We also have kids making their own booktrailers as a part of their curric. #mglitchat -9:25 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi RT @PBWorkshop: RT @AniProf: IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts RT @rachelnseigel: @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat I was philoon Book trailers earlier- r they really effective with kids? YES #Mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler How does she pick them? @Bec_AS: @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf A good book should raise more questions than it answers. #MGLitChat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @matt_janacone Yes. My students LOVE book trailers. I wish I had more for smaller, quieter or older titles. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair RT @mytweendom: also, MGers love to do their own booktalks. Especially after we have modeled to them for years. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @whbeck I love what @mrschureads does - he wears book stickers and I bet TONS of kids ask about the books featured. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Okle_Miller RT @PBWorkshop: RT @AniProf: IMHO, remembering facts from a book you read is less important than how it made you think. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @LaurelSnyder #mglitchat I still have trouble with it to some degree- mixed feelings on this as a solution. -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @mytweendom Do you find MG readers willing to read PBs, especially NF, narrative info, etc.? #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
crystalweir @mytweendom My MGers love to booktalk! They don't get credit, just great community around books. #mglitchat -9:26 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Do book trailers do anything for books? Trailers are originally for movies. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoanneLevy @mytweendom #mglitchat budgets r so small in our school boards we have a hard time selling non-curriculum non-fic. -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @PBWorkshop Oooh, looks good, thanks for the link! #GrossFacts #CCSS #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @mytweendom Cool! Do they post them on a school website or use them only in class? #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck We do this too. RT @mytweendom: We also have kids making their own booktrailers as a part of their curric. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @AniProf Yes! And Common Core backs that up. It's not just recall anymore, it's synthesis and analysis. #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @readerroberts I'm a huge fan - I've bought tons of copies and hand them out to all kids around me. #Mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @dianezahler @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone We wonder around the library, looking at the displays, pulling off shelves. #MGLitChat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @JoanneLevy he is so awesome!! @mrschureads is genius at promoting books! #mglitchat -9:27 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @PBWorkshop If they trust whoever is recommending, they will try anything! Reading is such a connecting point for kids. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf How about kids designing new dust covers for books? #MGLitChat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @Bec_AS @dianezahler @whbeck @matt_janacone #MGLitChat Best way! -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin RT @NatalieLorenzi: @AniProf Yes! Common Core backs that up. Its not just recall anymore, its synthesis and analysis. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @dianezahler @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone And she loves my recommendations that I get from all of you. :) #MGLitChat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts You are dealing with the techno generation. All of the kids I have worked with enjoy book trailers and will then check out book! #Mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelgrinti The sidebar author links are also handy- each homepage for the contributing authors. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @Bec_AS @dianezahler @whbeck @matt_janacone #MGLitChat Excellent! :-) -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @KristineAsselin I base orders mostly on curriculum tie-ins & student interest. Series are popular, too. Need more narrative NF. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler Oh wow, just like when I was a kid...RT @Bec_AS: @dianezahler @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @NatalieLorenzi Sounds like we're going up the Bloom's taxonomy ladder. #MGLitChat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @PBWorkshop Depends on the reader. Most need to be "sold" where I am, but then happily read them. #mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone Well,bk trailers are effective with me, and I buy books for kids, so in a roundabout way...#mglitchat -9:28 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @dianezahler @thebrainlair @whbeck In grad school: we teachers-in-training compile "Text Sets" with kidlit of our *own* choosing! #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck YES, more narrative NF!! RT @NatalieLorenzi: @KristineAsselin I base on curriculum tie-ins & interest. Need more narrative NF. #mglitchat -9:29 PM Apr 11th, 2013
raeannparker @readerroberts Do you show the book trailer during library time? #mglitchat How do you choose which ones to show? -9:29 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair 'Narrative Nonfiction' by @thebrainlair on @riffle: https://t.co/tqW3yx0zLA #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I'm finally home. Hello, all! Middle grade librarian reporting for duty! #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @rachelnseigel @JoanneLevy Can you encourage donations? Have willing parents choose from a wish list? #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @NatalieLorenzi How about GNs? Especially current trend for bios and non-fiction in graphics? #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I wonder how many mg novels become bestsellers 'after' they were put in libraries. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi We hear that a lot about narrative non-fiction - I agree. #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS Point taken. :) @story_queen @rachelnseigel @whbeck @matt_janacone Well,bk trailers are effective with me, & I buy books for kids #MGLitChat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat I've seen some really good ones, but I don't use them to make decisions about books. -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti *waves way too enthusiastically* Hey there! #mglitchat -9:30 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin I think we are going to see more Narrative Nonfiction & High Interest as a result of Common Core. From the research I've done. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @whbeck @matt_janacone #mglitchat But that's just me. -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @dianezahler @thebrainlair @whbeck i.e. book bloggers will be a vital resource for teachers to get great kidlit used in schools #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @readerroberts Especially if they've made book trailers of their own. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Don't hurt yourself. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @KristineAsselin I really like those new National Geographic Chapter books. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti *applies tourniquet* Erm, too late. #mglitchat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS MT @KristineAsselin: I think we are going to see more Narrative Nonfiction & High Interest as a result of Common Core. #MGLitChat -9:31 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Good grief. I'm sure I have a book on tourniquets here somewhere...*fishes through trunk* #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @raeannparker sometimes yes. Also share on computers as a center. Will pull a kid aside when they don't know what to pick. #Mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Have a confession to make - I discovered Carl Hiaasen through Jimmy Buffett. #mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @raeannparker anything I think they will like is fair game. #Mglitchat -9:32 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair Part of the CC push is increased level of material, so I'm not sure that will lead to more hi/lo. Seems to point away from that. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom It's so important to let MGers know that they don't have to like everything. Permission to put a book down. Key to trust. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone That's hilarious. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @rachelnseigel I don't use them to make a decision. I use them to get kids excited and interested in the book. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti No, no, it's fine. *raises palm weakly* #mglitchat But I'm glad you could make it. -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @MeganPaasch Um, I'm not paying for that. #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti Hi and welcome! #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters So, what can I do to help? #mglitchat -9:33 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair MT @mytweendom: Its so important to let MGers know that they dont have to like everything. Permission to (abandon). Key to trust. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress An interesting conundrum for authors--publishers seem to want straight NF, but teachers need narrative NF, too. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @joannelevy Hi Joanne! #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @whbeck That's how I see them being effective- when they are well done. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti Hi, Caroline! Nice to see you again : ) #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
raeannparker @readerroberts That's great! I wasn't going to make a book trailer for my upcoming MG, but I will reconsider. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler How does CC feed into increased levels? @thebrainlair #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin @thebrainlair: But isn't it also variety of sources of same material? Hopefully, it will stress text at all reading levels. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone Nice to see you too. #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat Totally different than my customers who r entirely focused on the backmatter components. -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @mytweendom Lord, yes. I hate this "finish no matter what" nonsense. I certainly don't do that as a "grown-up." #mglitchat -9:34 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @rachelnseigel @KristineAsselin Wait. What? National Geographic Chapterbooks??? v. interested. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mjtlbarrie RT @matt_janacone: Have a confession to make - I discovered Carl Hiaasen through Jimmy Buffett. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Of course, Jimmy Buffett is an avid reader...and a writer who is a kid at heart. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @thebrainlair I agree-&standardized tests rolling out are heading in odd directions. Up to teachers/librarians to keep quality. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @KristineAsselin #mglitchat Yes. They did a few this past fall. They r extremely well done- non-fic combined wiht Chapter book -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @story_queen Like this: http://t.co/osKt95KCAC #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone It's so great when folks other than librarians/teachers/authors promote reading. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I've never shown a book trailer in the library. #mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti I dunno. Fetch me a beer? Wait, no...#mglitchat -9:35 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @dianezahler it's about getting students "college and career" ready. Purport s/b teaching at least 2 lvls above #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @dianezahler There is a big emphasis on text "complexity" in CC. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @PBWorkshop Yes, yes, and yes! GNs done well can hook a kid into any topic. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I'm currently reading 'Scat' by Hiaasen. Very good so far! #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters my wench costume is in my other bag...#mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi I agree - I think it's sometimes hard to get Narrative NF through the acquisitions process #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @KristineAsselin #mglitchat Called "National Geographic Kids Chapters". -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @whbeck exactly. That's what's driving the NF push too. #mglitchat -9:36 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop RT @mytweendom: Its so important to let MGers know that they dont have to like everything. Permission to (abandon). Key to trust. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thereadingzone RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti Dang. That corset was so fetching on you. #offtopic #andinappropriate #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
emcguirestudio RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @thebrainlair @whbeck I know about "complexity" but didn't know it translated to teaching 2 levels high. Seems crazy. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @NatalieLorenzi GN=VERY popular in my library. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti Confession. I'm not stressing about common core. I'm not going to define my library that way. #rebel #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Word of mouth is a good old-fashioned marketing tool for books, too! #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @NatalieLorenzi And levels the playing field, cause the ELLs, strugglers find visual messages even better than the "wordy" kids. #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress Agreed. But a house that lets it through will be heralded by librarians, I promise. :-) #mglitchat -9:37 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone RT @carepatti: Confession. I'm not stressing about common core. I'm not going to define my library that way. #rebel #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
donalynbooks RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @whbeck @NatalieLorenzi Sorry to sound stupid, but...what is GN? #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @matt_janacone Definitely! U need 2 get a queen b type to talk up a book they liked. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
shannonclark7 RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @dianezahler Even crazier when they are urging excerpts from WSJ, college texts, IT manuals, etc. for 8th/9th graders. #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck This so fun, when you see bk being passed around! RT @matt_janacone: Word of mouth is a good marketing tool for books, too! #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Mike_Somers RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:38 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I will stock what the teachers need, but I'm more about promoting reading for pleasure. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @PBWorkshop agree. We abandon as adults. Why can't kids if they aren't enjoying the book #Mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi We certainly see that value in it - and it's appeal to kids. I think it's only a matter of time :) #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @ilanawaters Sorry, graphic novels. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom GNs are huge. Rock star level among many of the authors to MGers. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress I love back matter components, too. :-) I do see narrative NF seems to hook kids more into topic. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
story_queen @mjtlbarrie @rachelnseigel @KristineAsselin Thanks for the link! #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @whbeck No, no--my bad. I considered googling to sound smarter, but too many possibilities. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @ilanawaters @whbeck Graphic novels. Not stupid at all. :-) #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @PBWorkshop The stuff I'm doing is upper end of grade level, but not 2 levels up. #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat I think it does- the index/TOC is important 2 teachers because the books being used 4 research -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @ilanawaters Graphic Novels- #mglitchat -9:39 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KDuBayGillis #mglitchat trying to keep up with awesome chat en route!! -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I actually prefer mg/middle-grade novels to novels. : ) #mglitchat Of course, I love picture books, too : ) -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Thanks to all who defined GN for me! :o) #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @story_queen @mjtlbarrie @KristineAsselin #mglitchat Thanks 4 tweeting link- my Twitter program doesn't seem to shorten links. Was 2 long. -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @PBWorkshop Yes--we've got very high ESL population, and kids can make high level inferences w/illos. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I want my kids to think of the library as a refuge, a place to escape into new worlds and enjoy words and characters. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti Like your hat, BTW : ) #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @ilanawaters Only now GN isn't limited to "novel" content- can be narrative non-fiction, even info content. Bios are popular. #mglitchat -9:40 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck RT @matt_janacone: I actually prefer mg/middle-grade novels to novels. : ) #mglitchat Of course, I love picture books, too : ) #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
DiandraMae RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @PBWorkshop #mglitchat I always talk about complex ideas in small packages- like Edward's Eyes by Patricia Mclachlan. -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf RT @carepatti: I want my kids to think of the library as a refuge, a place to escape into new worlds and enjoy words &characters. #MGLitChat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
lindseycboyle RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @carepatti Nice. My best dreams still take place in my library from childhood. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone Thank you! I have a ridiculous obsession with hats. #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti *throws open wardrobe door* NARNIA!! #mglitchat -9:41 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @mytweendom Funny u should say that- there was something on Twitter 2day about celebs who enjoy books and reading. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ca_london RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @PBWorkshop And great for reluctant readers, I imagine. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress True, Rachel--TOC used 4 predicting & evaluating usefulness of resource. Still need straight NF. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts I think...Kid to kid recommendations are the highest compliment an author can get and it really moves a book! #Mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @matt_janacone Me too! They are lost works of art. #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @readerroberts Yes. Once there's a buzz among the kids, forget it. We'll see the book in a couple of months! #mglitchat -9:42 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti Keep up the good work! : ) #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters EXACTLY!!! Let's go visit Mr. Tumnus!! #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @rachelnseigel @mytweendom I feel like that is a standard interview question with someone...? #MGLitChat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair RT @readerroberts: I think...Kid to kid recommendations are the highest compliment an author can get and it really moves a book! #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel Back matter helps us differentiate instruction--advanced kids can dig deeper. Love these layers. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti OMG, sooo my favorite character. Well, him and Aslan. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop Check out the Reluctant Reader's Bill of Rights: http://t.co/2zC1tXJ2jx #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @carepatti I got my first job in our library. Best job EVER. #mglitchat -9:43 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @readerroberts Agree - there's nothing more satisfying as an author to know kids are talking about your books unsolicited! #Mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Perednia @matt_janacone Teaching about, promoting Banned Book Week every year is highlight of my curriculum. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I'd like to write more than one script for middle-graders. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck I love when this happens. RT @mytweendom: @readerroberts Yes. Once theres a kid buzz, forget it. See the book in a few months. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone Thank you! So what's your story? Writer? Librarian? #mglitchat I could read your bio, but I'm lazy like that. =) -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat I do too- love sources for further reading when a topic is interesting! ;-) -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @mytweendom OOo--what did they say? #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel We <3 Library of Congress site 4 primary resources. Gets kids thinking about historical POV. #mglitchat -9:44 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mytweendom Or never! I had a librarian tell me my book got los 'on purpose'. I was so happy, I replaced it. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @mjtlbarrie @readerroberts That's ideal- I did/do the same. Now, tho, required lists can make that impossible. #MGLitchat -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @dianezahler I fell into my job as a librarian. It was never a plan. But I LOVE it. It's like nerds unite every day. #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
kimberlyjsmith <3 RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom RT @rachelnseigel: @NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat I do too- love sources for further reading when a topic is interesting! ;-) -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone Are mg novels like 'Encyclopedia Brown' still being read/still popular? #mglitchat Loved 'E B'! -9:45 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti @matt_janacone She's so lazy, she has to rest her chin in her hand (see twit bio pic exhibit A). #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @matt_janacone Seems to depend on the area- my reps tell me Boxcar Children is popular with libraries, but I don't c it. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @ilanawaters @rachelnseigel Was this the Jennifer Garner thing? #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @carepatti Yesss! I used to do story hours when I worked there (public libe). So wonderful... #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti Screenwriter/children's book author. Did write one mg novel 'The flip'. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti @matt_janacone You do realize it took you more time to type that than it would to click the bio? #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @JoanneLevy I agree. When a book "goes missing" from my class I know someone needed it more than I did. Buy two in its place. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @matt_janacone I don't see girls reading it, but maybe with boys? #MGLitChat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel Our Boxcar Children collection circulates pretty well here. #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters @matt_janacone Truth. I'm leaning on an ironing board in my hallway. #cameratricks #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone I count EB as elementary, not mg...which I see as more 9yo + #mglitchat -9:46 PM Apr 11th, 2013
john_zeleznik @matt_janacone Without EB, I'm not a writer. No, really. #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Bwha-ha-ha!! RT @carepatti: I fell into my job as librarian. It was never a plan. But I LOVE it. It's like nerds unite every day. #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @matt_janacone I loved EB too, but...not so much in my library. Boxcar Children, yet. #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
melmcculligh RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @ilanawaters Let's pretend that's not true. @matt_janacone #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KM_Rice RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @carepatti @matt_janacone At least you're not too lazy to iron! #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti #mglitchat Every market is different! We can't keep Wimpy Kid, Dork Diaries, Popualrity Papers on the shelf. -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters RT @kimberlyjsmith: <3 RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @kimberlyjsmith @mytweendom Yes. I want to live in this world, please! #mglitchat -9:47 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Am doing well with Fourth Stall, and Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys reboots. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS Owning an ironing board does not mean it's used. RT @ilanawaters: @carepatti @matt_janacone At least youre not too lazy to iron! #MGLitChat -9:48 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @mytweendom agreed. Younger grades read EB and Boxcar children. 3rd grade #Mglitchat -9:48 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @matt_jajacone I think too, what's popular in a particular library partly depends on the passions of the librarian. #mglitchat -9:48 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AileenWStewart RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @bec_as She has a point. @ilanawaters @matt_janacone #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS @carepatti @matt_janacone True. I personally live this every day. #wrinkled #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
TLT16 Yes! "@mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat” -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @mytweendom @matt_janacone #mglitchat We need 2 do a chat about that sometime- what differentiates the categories. -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @readerroberts 3rd grade *is* MG. #MGLitChat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom MGers also tend to want to read up. Librarians have to be well read to be able to offer lots of options. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Perednia @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Old favs come back, too. Lemony Snicket was ignored for ages until last year. #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I could use an ironing board as another desk! Never enough desk space!!! : ( #mglitchat -9:49 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @Perednia @rachelgrinti #mglitchat Lemony Snicket is pretty dead for my customers, but the Pseudononomous Bosch SECRETS series does well. -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone RT @rachelnseigel: @mytweendom @matt_janacone #mglitchat We need 2 do a chat about that sometime- what differentiates the categories. -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @AniProf Back to that "Early MG, MG, Older MG, Young YA..." continuum. #mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters @carepatti @matt_janacone All clothes should be wash/wear and all dishes should be able to go in the dishwasher. #MGLitChat -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @AniProf I view mg more as 4th/ 5th grade. #Mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
TLT16 RT @rachelgrinti: #mglitchat tonight at 9pm EST. What MG Readers Want - Librarians. Guest bios: http://t.co/FzRN8jXoXu Other librarians please stop by too! :) -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel Will check those out! Smithsonian also has good stuff: http://t.co/OzcTLa06IM #mglitchat -9:50 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom stand bys of Bellairs, Raskin, Ibbotson ... newer Birdsall, Myracle, Fredericks. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS @carepatti @matt_janacone Amen. Or we could get creative and reverse them. #clothesindishwasher. #mglitchat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Agreed! RT @PBWorkshop @AniProf Back to that "Early MG, MG, Older MG, Young YA..." continuum. #MGLitChat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi @WaldenPondPress #mglitchat They do some beautiful non-fiction. I love the Seymour Simon books! -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I'm all blue jeans and T's when I write - got to be comfortable! #mglitchat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Kate Klise's books do pretty well here. Regarding the Fountain, 43 Old Cemetery Road series #mglitchat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf @readerroberts And there lies a big problem. #MGLitChat -9:51 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @mytweendom Ibbotson. Rocks. My. World. #trufact #mglitchat -9:52 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti I love those- though Regarding the Fountain needs a bit of an update- was pre e-mail! ;-) #mglitchat -9:52 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf Technically, MG is 3rd thru 5th, but can be extended to 2nd thru 6th. #MGLitChat -9:52 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti #mglitchat Old Cemetary Road is popular.. I sell it like hotcakes in paperback. -9:52 PM Apr 11th, 2013
lalibrarylady86 RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:52 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @readerroberts I look at MG as 4th - 7th #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler As long as I have all you book geniuses at the same place: looking for fiction titles for boy, 4th gr, slightly reluctant... #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin I'm biased, but @CapstonePub has a great roster of nonfiction, high-interest books. Variety of reading levels. Great graphics. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy What can authors do to help get kids interested in books? I send bookmarks - anything else we can do? #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @mytweendom You're presuming the majority of them know how to read! ;-) #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel So good to hear you're still doing well with The Fourth Stall :) @rachelgrinti #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelnseigel Seymor Simon is a genius/writer, IMO. Kids of all ages love him, and he can write for all ages so well. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I think librarians can be more help that book store reps. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JoanneLevy I think Skype is helping with that! #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @AniProf For me, 2nd grade is def not what I think of as MG. More of a publisher push of 8-12 yo. I think 4th-6th. #mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @AniProf I see 2nd / 3rd grade reading shorter chapter bks. Themes are less tweeny. Many read up, yes #Mglitchat -9:53 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @rachelgrinti #mglitchat I hand sell it- and now I'm getting the feedback that the kids like it, and they buy the rest! -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @dianezahler Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom. #mglitchat Also, A Barrel of Laughs, a Vale of Tears. #toolazyforcaps -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @dianezahler what kinds of things does he like to read/do? #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone I lurk in bookstores and help people. #creepylibrarian #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @mytweendom @AniProf agreed. Definitely not 2/3! #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @carepatti @matt_janacone #creepylibrarian #mglitchat I didn't know anyone else did that! -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @thebrainlair agreed. I do 4th/5th because my population is k-5. #Mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel @NatalieLorenzi - Seymour Simon is great - all the National Geographic series are helpful too. #mglitchat -9:54 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck Ha! I've done this too! RT @carepatti: @matt_janacone I lurk in bookstores and help people. #creepylibrarian #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom I help people in bookstores too! And do readers advisory on public transit! Ha! #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti I bet the store reps get jealous. #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi #mglitchat Any non-fiction with good white space, lots of photographs and simple language works well. -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
gbongiorno RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @ilanawaters reading that one now. Hysterical! #Mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi #mglitchat But kids love DK books even if teachers don't. -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel Yay! I'm hearing that from SO many teachers, librarians, and booksellers about kids' reactions - so great #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
TheStacksCat RT @TLT16: Yes! "@mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat” -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @rachelnseigel Thank you for continuing to promote the series! #mglitchat -9:55 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @thebrainlair He loved One and Only Ivan. Not big on lots of text. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters: @dianezahler I loved Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom! #MGLitChat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @readerroberts I serve 6th through 8th. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @readerroberts Which one? #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress My pleasure! :-) #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
nikkiloftin I'm lurking now. (And I do this, too!)RT @carepatti: @matt_janacone I lurk in bookstores and help people. #creepylibrarian #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @carepatti Ha! I do that, too. #creepyauthor #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel Haha, I do it too. I can't help it, sometimes they look so lost! #creepylibrarian #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @whbeck @carepatti I think they should have adult chairs in the children's dept. in book stores for people like me : ) #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @whbeck @carepatti - Same here ;) #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti *snorts* Don't be ridiculous. There was no life before e-mail. #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti I can't help it- it's a reflex! #creepylibrarian #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @Bec_AS @ilanawaters Too long! #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin Celebrities reading. http://t.co/NBBInJ7LIT #mglitchat -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti #mglitchat I know! That's what I'm saying! ;-) -9:56 PM Apr 11th, 2013
NatalieLorenzi @rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress And struggling readers love when books "look" like they're for older kids--cool photos, etc. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck @WaldenPondPress Yes, I've got a gaggle of 4th grade boys passing around Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom right now. Love it. #mglitchat -9:57 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @dianezahler @Bec_AS No, no--goes VERY fast. Reads like a cartoon. Trust me. #mglitchat You mean Hero's? Barrel of Laughs=shorter. -9:57 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti #mglitchat seriously though, the rest of the books came out later and do include it. That's why need 4 update. -9:57 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @dianezahler @ilanawaters Would Girls, Geeks and Superheros by Mike Jung be too long? #MGLitChat -9:57 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @rachelgrinti Part of why I love indie--so easy to update! #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I feel like the guy in the AT&T commercials when I'm in the children's sect. of book stores. #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti #mglitchat That's very true! -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts First one RT @ilanawaters: @readerroberts Which one? #Mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @whbeck That's awesome! My husband, who teaches 5th grade was just telling me the same thing. I hope they like book 2 as much! #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
exrpan RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf RT @matt_janacone: I feel like the guy in the AT&T commercials when Im in the childrens sect. of book stores. #MGLitChat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @matt_janacone That is exactly what working with kids is like. "But what if you want more, and say I want more?" #mglitchat -9:58 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters @dianezahler Or what about the training your dragon series? Too young? #MGLitChat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @whbeck @carepatti You guys should start a lurking club. : ) #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @dianezahler @Bec_AS #mglitchat Barrel of Laughs is BRILLIANT!!!!! Come on- a character who's only inn the novel for 5 pages? -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @readerroberts Ah, yes. And the sequel's out! Or about to be out. HERO'S GUIDE TO STORMING THE CASTLE. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mjtlbarrie I'm not sure authors have a ton of time to comment on blog posts, but I like your other ideas. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @Bec_AS @ilanawaters 320 pages...maybe. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I also consider it a personal/professional failure if I have to ask for help in a bookstore. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @dianezahler @Bec_AS "I hate my wife--er, I mean my life!" God bless old Tom. #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @Bec_AS @ilanawalters @dianezahler Always good to hear of another Hero's Guide fan :) #mglitchat -9:59 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @dianezahler @Bec_AS #mglitchat And then said character won't leave! Or looking for a different book 2 hang out in? -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @ilanawaters @readerroberts - Yep - The Hero's Guide to Storming Your Castle is out on 4/30! #veryexcited #mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom @JoanneLevy Make sure your online presence is fresh. Updated often. Accessible. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS @dianezahler Ooo--I've got it! ANYTHING by Bruce Coville. And no, "anything" is not the title. #mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @dianezahler @Bec_AS #mglitchat I wish @harpercollins would re-issue it- time to reintroduce it. -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @ilanawaters that's awesome. Love when I can read one after the other. #Mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @WaldenPondPress @Bec_AS @ilanawalters @dianezahler I love Hero's Guide! #mglitchat #mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @dianezahler Peak, On The Run, Liar & Spy, Small Adventures of Popeye and Elvis, #mglitchat -10:00 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi Totally agree - always good to look older. #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @WaldenPondPress @ilanawaters @readerroberts I didn't know! Yay! #MGLitChat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters But there were caps there... #MGLitChat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Hear that, @harpercollins? You have your marching orders from #mglitchat! @rachelnseigel @dianezahler @Bec_AS -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Wow, it's already 10 -- this will wrap up the chat for transcript purposes, but feel free to hang around! #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @ilanawaters @bec_as I will suggest Bruce Coville. Thank you! #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I love hanging out with you guys! : ) #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @lisamshafer I've given away lots-problem is authors have to buy their own. $$ I do have sample pages on my website. #mglitchat -10:01 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @thebrainlair Thank you! My friend & her son thank you! (or they will anyway) #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
readerroberts @WaldenPondPress Great! #Mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
thebrainlair @Bec_AS I loved Geeks, Girls and Secret Identities! @dianezahler #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Ooo---thank you, @WaldenPondPress! :-) #mglitchat @readerroberts -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Thanks again to our guests @whbeck and @mytweendom, and to everyone else who chimed in tonight! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
AniProf What a conversation ... Thanks! And see y'all next week! #MGLitChat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
mytweendom Cheers, everyone! Read on! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS My laziness left me. I'm sure it will return. #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
KristineAsselin Great chat tonight all! Thank you! Thanks to librarians and authors for participating. :) #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mytweendom Thank you! #mglitchat -10:02 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @thebrainlair I'm reading it now- Polly just karate chopped Mayhem. :) #MGLitChat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti Next week we'll be hearing from booksellers in our 3rd edition of What MG Readers Want :) #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @dianezahler @bec_as *stamps foot* You CAN'T suggest Bruce Coville. I already suggested Bruce Coville! *lip trembles* #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone I need to work on a better bio page for my blogs. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
PBWorkshop @rachelgrinti TY for hosting, and TY to the many #librarians and their words of wisdom (and wit). #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JuleeMurphy @rachelnseigel You're right. If I am excited a/b a book, a student will give it a try and know its OK if they don't like it too. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone I'll have to check that out. #mglitchat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters Oh, thank heavens! I'd hate to think you were leaving me in the dust! #MGLitChat -10:03 PM Apr 11th, 2013
whbeck Thanks everyone! Always fun to chat about mglit! #mglitchat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi Is it wrong if I also love DK books? Am technically a grown-up. #mglitchat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @JuleeMurphy Enthusiasm is contagious- at least gets them to give it a try. #mglitchat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi #mglitchat I love reading kids' non-fiction. I learn a lot of interesting things! -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS Ha-ha--YOU are not my laziness. My laziest laziness is lazier than you. #mglitchat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS @ilanawaters @dianezahler She meant to the 4th grader, ding dong! #MGLitChat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti Thanks for letting me lurk around #mglitchat tonight. I'm always available to answer your library questions. -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @rachelgrinti Thanks for hosting a great chat, and thanks to chatters! #mglitchat #mglitchat -10:04 PM Apr 11th, 2013
WaldenPondPress @safiyyahkathimi @Bec_AS @IlanaWalters @dianezahler Yay! We're biased, but we are also big fans :) #PrincesCharming #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti My blogs are still a work in progress, but please...stop on by. http://t.co/Dy72PAteDI #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @Bec_AS @dianezahler Huh? Whuh? I lost the thread! #mglitchat Also, I'm a Ho-Ho, thank you. *preens* -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
EvelynKrieger RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bec_AS Thanks everyone! I <3 #MGLitChat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy @mjtlbarrie Ah, I see! Makes sense. Good suggestion! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti I do also want to mention that I read YA & MG submissions for @month9Books So keep writing!!! #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters @rachelgrinti @rachelnseigel Dear Lord. You people need a vacation. I don't go around offering to copywrite for folks. #mglitchat -10:05 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti I blog when Im not writing scripts. Keep be sharp as a writer. : ) #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
carepatti @matt_janacone I'm the laziest blogger EVER. #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
kerryc156 RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelgrinti @dianezahler He could try MY LIFE AS A BOOK Or a graphic novel? MEANWHILE is a cool choose-your-own-adventure style g. novel. #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Word. RT @matt_janacone: I think they should have adult chairs in the children's dept. in book stores for people like me : ) #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
goraina RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
rachelnseigel @ilanawaters @rachelgrinti #mglitchat I do resist the urge to do that- but I can't help chiming in when I c someone looking at books. -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi @ilanawaters @rachelnseigel @WaldenPondPress @NatalieLorenzi I love DK books! #mglitchat #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
dianezahler @rachelgrinti These are ALL going on the list. Thank you! #mglitchat -10:06 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JacobTepsa Hey! How is everyone doing? #mglitchat -10:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SethroOnTheTV RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
matt_janacone @carepatti And I never thought I'd like or be a blogger, but I'm getting better at it. : ) #mglitchat I now have several blogs. -10:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
JoanneLevy Thanks everyone! RT @SafiyyahKathimi: @rachelgrinti Thanks for hosting a great chat, and thanks to chatters! #mglitchat -10:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
grasshopperpie RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:07 PM Apr 11th, 2013
bibliopinions RT @mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat -10:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
SafiyyahKathimi Down with AR quizzes #mglitchat #readerrage #mglitchat -10:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
Bibliogato RT @TLT16: Yes! "@mytweendom: Imagine if celebs were asked "What are you reading?" instead of "What are you wearing?" #mglitchat” -10:08 PM Apr 11th, 2013
ilanawaters Thank you, hostesses and participants! Best chat EV-AR! #mglitchat -10:09 PM Apr 11th, 2013
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