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Have you ever read a book by an author like Neil Gaiman, who writes everything from whimsical children’s books to dark fantasy novels, and thought, "Wow, this doesn’t even feel like the same writer!?"

Some authors and illustrators have a way of changing their style so effortlessly that each book feels completely unique.

Page 48, Paragraph 3 – Children’s Literature in Action
"Many authors and artists have developed quite a body of outstanding picture books for children, and their styles range from distinctive and unmistakable to chameleon-like and varying from book to book."

Chameleon-like – Able to change or adapt in appearance, style, or behavior, much like a chameleon changes color to blend into its surroundings.

This word perfectly describes versatile authors and illustrators who adapt their creative style depending on the story they’re telling. Some, like Dr. Seuss, have an instantly recognizable style, while others, like Margaret Atwood or Kate DiCamillo, shift their tone and genre across different works. Their ability to reinvent themselves keeps readers engaged and excited for what’s next.

Can you think of an author, illustrator, or even an actor who has a chameleon-like ability to change their style?

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On Page 14, Paragraph 1 in Children’s Lit in Action there is a very interesting word used, escapism.

The Reader’s Bill of Rights – "6. The right to escapism."

Escapism – The act of mentally escaping reality through books, movies, or other forms of entertainment, often for relaxation or enjoyment.

I never knew there was a reader’s bill of rights, and I didn’t realize there was a word for the way books make me feel. But escapism describes exactly why I love reading! I remember being 13, completely lost in the Drama High series, and I could almost smell the soul food Jayd’s grandmother was cooking. That moment made me feel like I was right there in the story.

Have you ever experienced escapism while reading? What book completely pulled you into its world, making you forget reality for a while?

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Have you ever heard of Booktube? I hadn't, it's referenced in the Young Adult Literature in Action book on page 30, paragraph 2.

BookTube – A community on YouTube where readers create and share videos about books, including reviews, book hauls, reading challenges, and discussions.

Reading about BookTube immediately made me think of TikTok trends, like CleanTok, TeacherTok, GardenTok, and MakeupTok, where people share their passions through short videos. At some point, I've found myself on all of those sides of TikTok. The rise of BookTok on TikTok is another example of how online communities are shaping reading culture and making books more accessible and engaging.

Have you ever watched a BookTube or BookTok video that influenced what you read? If not, is there any side of TikTok that has influenced you? Do you think social media trends are helping more people discover books?

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In Young Adult Literature in Action, page 9 paragraph 1, "unabashedly" is used to describe how a young man expressed excitement for Twilight without any hesitation or embarrassment. Despite common stereotypes about who reads what, he was confident in his choice, proving that passion for reading transcends gender and expectations.

Unabashedly - without embarrassment, shame, and hesitation

Have you ever unabashedly loved a book that others might not have expected you to enjoy? Or have you ever been surprised by someone’s book choice?

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“One of the best ways you can serve teens is to become active in memberships in professional organizations at both state and national levels (Brock, 2019)” Do you plan on joining any organizations? Which ones? How do you think this will benefit the students and community that you serve?

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When the book mentions predictable books, my mind went straight to this book that my two year old memorized because we read it so much. Do you have any special memories with books that your children or students loved? What books? What kind of books? Wordless picture books? Predictable books? Board books? Easy readers?Alphabet or number books?

He is now 6 and in 1st grade! Time slow down!!

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Did anyone else realize that picture books really were not a thing until 1902? I don’t know why I haven’t thought of this. In our text it refers to many children only get books during school hours. What are some ideas to get students access to books outside of the school library and to educate parents on how important it is to read to their children?

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Confession: the only graphic novels I have read are by Raina Telgemeier because my daughter loves her books Smile, Sisters, and Guts. I have never read a graphic novel written for secondary students. What graphic novels have you read? What have you liked? Not liked? Why?

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According to Vardell (2019), avid readers in the family "is the #1 reason that most people become readers" and "a 2013 Pew Report ... found that 94 percent of parents said that libraries are important for their children." What are some ways that school librarians can engage families to encourage more reading in the home?

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While Brock, in our text Young Adult Literature in Action, acknowledges "attitudes about utilizing audiobooks for instructional practices vary," the author goes on to discuss benefits of incorporating audiobooks in library and classroom instructional activities. What are your thoughts and experiences with audiobooks, both personally and at school?

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While conducting research for the Book Award Scavenger Hunt, I realized so many of the books I loved as a child and young adult are Newberry Award Winners, so I had the idea, that I hope to try in our school library, to create a display of old and new Newberry Award Winners to try to encourage readers to check out these books. How else can we apply the knowledge of these awards and award-winning books in our libraries?

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Why do you think it is important to have a diverse collection? What kind of representation would you include in the library?

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How would you create a welcoming environment in your future library? How would you include all students?

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When you were a child, did you have a teacher that helped you become a reader? or did you fall through the cracks? What happened?

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What do you think is the key to getting children to read? Have you ever had a rewarding experience with a student when helping them find the right book for them?