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TL11.4FALL2004_singles by Esther Rosenfeld RReeaadd aannyy ggoooodd pprrooffeessssiioonnaall lliitteerraattuurree rreecceennttllyy?? WWhhyy nnoott sshhaarree yyoouurr eexxppeerriieennccee bbyy wwrriittiinngg aa rreevviieeww ffoorr tthhiiss ppaaggee?? SSeenndd yyoouurr ooppiinniioonn ttoo EEsstthheerr RRoosseennffeelldd eesstthheerr..rroosseennffeelldd@@ttddssbb..oonn..ccaa.. The Teaching Librarian volume 12, no. 1 39 Electronic Education Collections. Thinking Outside the Book: Alternatives for Today's Teen Library Collections. C. Allen Nichols, editor Libraries Unlimited, 2004. 1-59158-059-5. Paper, 6 x 9", 189 pages. Bibliography and Index (Libraries Unlimited Professional Guides for Young Adult Librarians Series) $47.30 Thinking Outside the Book is a col- lection of chapters intended to help librarians understand why it's a good idea to include magazines, graphic novels and comic books, audiobooks, music, videos, Web site/on-line collections, game and CD-ROM -based reference sources in teen collections, and how to go about doing so. The authors pro- vide background information, identify reviewing sources, suggest selection criteria, note challenges, list recommended titles, and pro- vide purchasing information for each format. Display and mer- chandising suggestions are also included as the whole point is to get teens into the library and using the materials. Because the chapters have been written by different authors, the writing is somewhat inconsistent. In fact, sometimes the writing is awkward enough to be annoying. However, it's worth getting past this as the information is good. Although written for public librari- ans responsible for young adult collections and services, Thinking Outside the Book does have value for middle and high school Book talks and Book Clubs are a great way to promote literacy and books to young readers. These titles all offer great tips and ideas for running programs for all age groups. Booktalker's Bible 2003 Grades 1-12 $41.70 This guide provides the information you need to create a smashing book talking program from finding your audience and choosing the books, to performing the book talk and evalu- ating the program. Gotcha Again! 2002 Grades K-8 $41.70 There are more than 350 non-fiction book suggestions in this guide. Included are sugges- tions for presenting books to students in irresistible ways, hundreds of ready-to-use book- talks and a wealth of tips on leading book talks. Fantastic Fun Reading Programs 2001 Grades K-6 $23.55 Included are 40 original programs that are both fantastically easy and absolutely fun to offer. Each program is fully described with appropriate age level, program length and audience limit. Related craft ideas are also provided. Children's Book Corner 2003 Grades Pre-K - K $44.48 This is a "how to" and help book for those focused on toddlers, preschoolers and kinder- garten students. This book provides teacher and parent ideas on book selection, discussion techniques and application activities. All titles come with duplication rights and are available through the OLA Store. To order from the OLA Store please telephone 1-888-873-9867, e-mail publications@accessola.com, or visit www.accessola.com/olastore. ❚ teacher-librarians. Thinking Outside the Book would be a worthwhile addition to a dis- trict professional collection. Reviewed by: Brenda Dillon, Teacher-Librarian, Philip Pocock C.S.S., Mississauga ❚ WHAT'S NEW from the OLA Professional Store