I was surprised to find there are relatively few podcasts related to reluctant male readers. I was pleased, though, to find an interview with Greg Neri on Tampa Bays Media Talk on YouTube.
Mr. Neri writes graphic novels. His latest novella, Chess Rumble, deals with the issues facing urban teenage boys. As well as having amazing art work, the format of the book is set up as a chess match with an opening move, middle game, and end game which I believe adds to the appeal.
In the podcast, Greg Neri discusses the importance of presenting information in non-traditional ways in order to engage boys. He states that this is an exciting time right now because media and technology are changing the way we present information to include how author's write books.
To view the podcast, click on the link below.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=brZRVDlznLo
For a look at the book, check out this trailer on YouTube.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHPpsU7aYHQ
Monday, June 22, 2009
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Related Blog
For a blog related to my topic, I searched Google for "boys and books" and found "Boys Blogging Books". I'm so excited that I found this site as it previews different books with reviews written by teenage boys.
This excerpt from a post shows boys will easily relate to this blog..." Parts of "The Cry of the Icemark" were catchy, and I enjoyed reading those parts, because there were action-filled battle scenes and heroics. You would like these parts of the book if you’re into books about King Arthur,” “Lord of the Rings,” and the “Inheritance” series by Christopher Paolini. The only bad thing about this book was that it dragged at some times, and it seemed as if there were a few too many chapters about Thirrin finding good allies. I would have liked the climax battle scenes to be longer."
They also have video reviews and guest reviewers. The purpose of the blog is "to promote Boys Reading Books" which is perfect for my topic of study.
You can find Boys Blogging Books at www.boysbloggingbooks.blogspot.com
This excerpt from a post shows boys will easily relate to this blog..." Parts of "The Cry of the Icemark" were catchy, and I enjoyed reading those parts, because there were action-filled battle scenes and heroics. You would like these parts of the book if you’re into books about King Arthur,” “Lord of the Rings,” and the “Inheritance” series by Christopher Paolini. The only bad thing about this book was that it dragged at some times, and it seemed as if there were a few too many chapters about Thirrin finding good allies. I would have liked the climax battle scenes to be longer."
They also have video reviews and guest reviewers. The purpose of the blog is "to promote Boys Reading Books" which is perfect for my topic of study.
You can find Boys Blogging Books at www.boysbloggingbooks.blogspot.com
Purpose
This blog serves the purpose of completing my competencies in LS 5013-20 ISAR. I will be researching ways to match boys with books in regards to reluctant readers in the school library for my competency assignments.
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