Western MA Readers' Advisory Round Table In-Person

Advising readers on their next book is one of the most intimidating and exhilarating aspects of library work. Helping readers with their reading needs builds an ongoing and treasured relationship between library staff and their users. Readers’ Advisory (RA) is a skill that grows over time and with practice. This roundtable explores reading genres, their appeal for readers, and expands our knowledge and awareness of authors and titles in the genres. 

 

This year we will discuss a Teen/YA arc, and wrap up with Narrative Nonfiction. And after last year's focus on diversity and inclusivity in our selections, we will continue to prioritize those in our reading and discussion! You are welcome to attend any or all of the sessions. Join our google group for discussion and notifications!

 

Genre: Teen/YA Speculative Fiction Benchmark: Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor                      The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert Please read a 2nd Teen/YA Speculative Fiction title. Look on the blog for a list of links to suggested titles, and be sure to comment on the blog post with your second title. For a more detailed description and full schedule of the genre studies, check out: http://raroundtablewestma.wordpress.com/ Our schedule for the rest of the year will be: Tuesday, December 4, 2018 -- Teen/YA Speculative Fiction ** NEW DATE **       Wilbraham Public Library,  25 Crane Park Drive, Wilbraham 01095-1740 Tuesday, February 5, 2019 -- Teen/YA Relationships       Gaylord Memorial Library, 47 College Street, South Hadley 01075 Tuesday, April 2, 2019 -- Teen/YA Realistic Fiction        Hatfield Public Library, 39 Main Street, Hatfield 01038 Tuesday, June 4, 2019 -- Narrative Nonfiction        The Jones Library, 43 Amity Street, Amherst 01002-2285 Contact: Jan Resnick   413-531-9346   njrezz@comcast.net

Date:

Tuesday, December 4, 2018

Time:

9:45am - 11:45am

Time Zone:

Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)

Location:

Wilbraham Public Library

Format:

Meeting

Categories:

  Affiliate Meetings     Readers Advisory