Visual Booktalks

Here's a quick way to add context when talking about a book: add pictures!

As I was preparing booktalks for this cycle's library time with grade 6-9 students, I found myself wanting to show some maps and "local color" like foods, vegetation, and settings to help students gain background about the story.

So after my usual bullets to highlight key characters and events, I added a collage of images (grabbed via the "search web" feature in google slides). The images show while I'm talking about the books - they engage the audience and they help me remember details to weave into the talk!

Visual Booktalks (slides)