In this episode, Bridget shares how she intentionally helped students who didn’t think they were readers fall in love with books through Book Talks.
Book talks are short, engaging presentations, like a mini commercial for a book, that invite students to share what they’re reading, connect with peers, and spark curiosity across the classroom.
What You’ll Learn:

Why Book Talks Work:

Expose students to new texts and genres
Strengthen comprehension, summarizing, and speaking skills
Build classroom community and conversation
Foster a genuine love of reading

How to Get Started:

Model and practice with one mentor text (Bridget used Yarn!)
Use simple materials like a signup chart and student organizer
Offer flexible formats—movie trailer, slides, or quick share-outs
Always pre-read, model often, and build the routine over time


Key Takeaway:
When students talk about what they love to read, reading becomes contagious. Book talks create a classroom community where every student—especially the reluctant ones—can see themselves as readers.
Links:

Join the Bridging Literacy Community
BLC Members Grab the Book Talks Pack
Vlog on Book Talks in the classroom
Book: Extra Yarn
Book: The Magicians Hat 

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