We all know booktalking is a great way to get kids to intersted in books, but using technology to spark their interest can also be a great idea.

Booktalks Quick and Simple by Nancy Keane now has podcasts! She also has print talks and a blog that provides a sneak peek at new booktalks.

To listen to podcasts:

Go to: http://nancykeane.com/rss.html

To subscribe to the podcast:

1. Run iTunes.

2. Click on Podcasts in the left-hand column.

3. Go to the Advanced menu (up top) and select Subscribe to

podcast.

4. When you are asked for the URL, enter http://www.nancykeane.com/rss.xml

5. And you'll be subscribed. iTunes will check for updates

automatically, and download them for you to listen to or transfer to

your MP3 player.

Reading Rockets: Author Video Interviews

This site contains video interviews with a lot of children's authors, but some YA authors are included, too. Try showing clips from videos to spark teens' interest.

Book Trailers

Trailers: Seen Any Good Books Lately? Newsweek Article w/links to a few book trailers

Coraline by Neil Gaiman

Looking Glass Wars