Trends in Libraries & Publishing

Presented by the Collection Development Team

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Characters with Distinct Personalities

The Talented ClementineBy Sarah Pennypacker

Skippyjon JonesBy Judy Shachner

Scaredy Squirrel by Melanie Watt

Just Grace by Charise Mericle Harper

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Serious topics made simple for kids

The Purple BalloonBy Chris Raschka

Today and TodayBy Issa

And What Comes After a Thousand By Annette Bley

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Picture books with broad appeal

• Stories with kid appeal, but with something for grown-ups too (including innovative art or subtle humor)

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Adorable Animals

• Penguins, Alligators, Rabbits and others are popular choices for picture books

Scaredy Squirrel Makes a FriendBy Melanie Watt

Wolves by Emily Gravett

I’d Really Like to Eat a ChildBy Sylvie Donnio

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Tie in to current events

• Connects to politics or social action

• Encourages kids to think about the world as a larger place

First Light by Rebecca Stead

First Daughter: Extreme Makeover by Mitali Perkins

Discussion

• If a customer mentions books that tie in to politics, what Q&A box in the catalog might you highlight?

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Dark and Paranormal Romance

• Appeals to fans of the very popular Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Wicked Lovely by Melissa Marr

Discussion

• If a librarian mentions that Twilight has been popular with her students, what titles in the catalog might you highlight?

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Visibility of underrepresented groups (disabilities, GLBTQ, international, multicultural, religion)

Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger

Does My Head Look Big in This? By Randa Abdel Fattah

Activity

• Find these titles in the catalog and explain what underrepresented group they portray

Reaching for the Sun by Tracie Vaughn Zimmer

Parrotfish by Ellen Wittlinger

Trends in Cool New Fiction• First Time Authors

Story of a GirlBy Sara Zarr

Into the WildBy Sarah Beth Durst

Kimchi & CalamariBy Rose Kent

Shark GirlBy Kelly Bingham

Grumpy Bird by Jeremy Tankard

Trends in Cool New Fiction

• Other Possible Trends to Watch– Historical Fiction– International Titles– Lengthy novels– Crossover books– Illustrated Novel– Science Fiction/Fantasy

Booktalking

• What is booktalking and why is it important to your school?

• Some brief booktalk suggestions to get you started

• Tips to make librarians’ booktalks more enticing to kids and teens

Picture Books for All Ages

• Dynamic, thought-provoking text and illustrations

• Drawings vs. Photo essays • Both Fic and Non (esp. Biography)• Can be used in various curriculum areas

Picture Books for All Ages

• “The visuals draw the reader in and help to break up the text, making it look less imposing… if you have a compelling central subject you can tie in some fairly sophisticated concepts.”

- Author Pamela Turner

Picture Books for All Ages

• a.k.a “for Older Readers”• Program at ALA Annual Conference 2007 • CA Young Reader Medal category• Subject Guides

Picture Books for All Ages

• Activity: Catalog page 18Identify a few picture books that could be

used with a middle school Science unit

Early Readers

• A.k.a “Easy Readers” or “Leveled Readers”• Familiar characters• Predictable text that builds in sophistication• I Can Read was the original standard

Early Readers

Leveling Systems and Brands include:

• Grade levels• Guided Reading• Lexile• Combination

Early Readers

• ALA/ALSC Theodor Seuss Geisel Award, first awarded in 2006

• ‘06 Winner: Henry & Mudge and the Great Grandpas• ‘07 Winner: Zelda & Ivy: The Runaways

Early Readers: The New Era

• Elephant and Piggie Books, featuring a pessimistic elephant and an optimistic pig

• The New York Times Book Review called Mo Willems “the biggest new talent to emerge thus far in the 00's"

Early Readers

• Activity: Catalog pages 20 - 21Which early readers have the closest ties to

curriculum? Are they Fiction, Non, or both?

Urban Fiction

• Also called street lit, hip hop novels, ghetto lit, gangsta lit

• Deals with mature topics: drugs, gangs, crime, etc.

Rooftop by Paul Volponi

Tyrell by Coe Booth

Rural Fiction

• Reflects life in small towns and on farms

• Does not necessarily guarantee “safe”

Deadline by Chris Crutcher

Knights of Hill County by Tim Tharp

Discussion

• With whom do you plan to share the Urban/Rural fiction pages of the catalog?

Graphic Novels

• How do librarians love graphic novels? Let me count the ways…2007 Great Graphic Novels for Teens2007 Printz Award 2007 Sibert Honor

Graphic Novels

• How do publishers love graphic novels?

Let me count the imprints…First SecondMinx—geared toward teen girlsGraphixPapercutzStone ArchSpotlightNumerous nonfiction lines…

Graphic Novels

• A Shout-Out To… Plain Janes

Written by the amazingly cool Cecil Castellucci and published by Minx, this graphic novel received a starred review in Booklist. Watch for sequel, Janes in Love.

Naruto One of the most popular manga of the

moment, this is an example of shonen manga. Think of shonen manga as action/adventure for boys.

Activity: What is the CDTeam’s favorite graphic novel series?

Graphic Novels

OwlyOwly This series of wordless—which is good because Owly and his

little friend Wormy are too cute for words—graphic novels by Andy Runton is appropriate for all ages and as safe as a Dr. Seuss book.

Examples fromExamples from Owly Owly

Themes / Displays

• Why highlight stand-out theme and display ideas?– Marketing and Sales efforts count and• Invite participation from students, staff and

the community• Open student’s eyes to the library’s

possibilities• Encourage conversation by emphasizing

current and meaningful issues

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Activity- Covers Count• Can you guess the order MS students rated the

5 books below for potential appeal according to their covers?

Science

• Why is Science a “hot” trend?

NCLBNCLB By the 2007-2008 school year, states must have

science assessments in place, to be administered at least once during grades 3-5, grades 6-9, and grades 10-12.

Science

Think Pluto!Think Pluto!

On August 24, 2006, the International Astronomical Union reclassified Pluto as a dwarf planet—meaning all those planets series need to be replaced with new, updated versions!

Science

• High Interest Series

Medical Files Forensic Files (in Popular Picks!)

• Graphic Novels Series

Science

• “Pretty” Science TitlesActivity: The Heat Is On

Periodic Table: Elements with Style

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