Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Can We Talk? Teacher Booktalks as an Influence on Intermediate Readers' Choice Reading Selections. |
| Authors: |
Layne, Steven L.1 |
| Source: |
Illinois Reading Council Journal. Winter2024/2025, Vol. 53 Issue 1, p3-21. 19p. |
| Subject Terms: |
*Teacher influence, *Career development, *Textbooks, *Teachers, Financial literacy, Childhood friendships |
| Abstract: |
The article focuses on the author's transformative experience with Gary Paulsen's The Transall Saga in 1999, which unexpectedly captivated his students and led to a widespread interest in the book. Topics include the author's late-night reading session, the book's immediate impact on students, and the author's realization of the power of promoting literature intentionally. |
| Database: |
Education Research Complete |
