booktalks

BPLG's Booktalks Here you'll find booktalks written by BPLG members and other people who work with Latino/Hispanic youth. Some of the booktalks are bilingual, and some are just in English. They describe a variety of books that we think have appeal to young readers from elementary through high school age. You can use these booktalks to help focus your reading on titles that appeal to you and that you might enjoy promoting to your public. We've tried to present these books accurately while highlighting elements likely to grab a young person's attention pique their interest. Please adapt or borrow from them as you wish.
Bilingual Booktalks about Spanish-language titles
Title: Beisbol en abríl, y otras historias Author: Soto, Gary Age range: 10 and older Title: Corazón del sapo Author: Sanchez Espeso, Germn Age range: 10 - 13 Title: Fantasmas en un día de invierno Author: Taylor, Lisa Age range: 9 and older Title: Kike Author: Perera, Hilda Age range: 10 and older Title: La panza del Tepozteco Author: Agustín, José Ages: 12 years and older Title: Pequeño vampiro Author: Sommer-Bodenburg, Angela Age range: 9 years and older
Booktalks about English-language titles of Latino interest
Title: How the Garcia girls lost their accents Author: Alvarez, Julia Booktalk Author: Susan Harloe Title: Parrot in the oven Author: Martinez, Victor Booktalk author: Susan Harloe Title: Walking stars Author: Villasenor, Victor Booktalk author: Susan Harloe

BPLG's Booktalks