Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer | 30-Second Booktalk

by Kiera Parrott
Jan 19, 2016 | Filed in Reviews+
A super short and handy 30-second booktalk on one of SLJ's Best Books of 2015.
Welcome to the 30-Second Booktalk, a series of videos featuring great (and ultra brief) mini-booktalks to be used by librarians and educators to grab the attention of middle grade readers. This month, we highlight one of SLJ's Best Books of 2015, Unusual Chickens for the Exceptional Poultry Farmer by Kelly Jones, illustrated by Katie Kath.   Have a great idea for a 30-Second Booktalk? Email it to kparrott@mediasourceinc.com.
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Morgan Chapman

What a wonderful idea! I have students booktalk to their peers, and they often go over 30 seconds! I am going to have them record some to send in!

Posted : Feb 18, 2016 02:00

Kiera Parrott

Thanks, everyone! This was a blast to make. Those of you who know me know my deep appreciation for books with chickens. And thanks, Karen, for the heads up on the proper pronunciation of "Klise." I will never forget that!

Posted : Jan 27, 2016 08:25

Karen

Loved the 30 second book talk. By the way, Kate Klise's name is pronounced with a long i, like vise.

Posted : Jan 27, 2016 07:48

Anne Friederichs

I love this title! Great for mid-to upper elementary school ages and I think certain passages would read VERY well aloud!

Posted : Jan 22, 2016 03:10

Renee

Thanks Kiera! That was really great!

Posted : Jan 22, 2016 02:00

Lori Roberts

Loved this. We are from a small community on the Western Slope where many of our younger kids probably have an older sibling in Ag. Imagine an Ag or Fair project with Super Powered Chickens. : )

Posted : Jan 22, 2016 01:42

Pat OMahoney

Loved this! Is there anything like this for elementary school? Thanks!

Posted : Jan 22, 2016 12:40

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