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YA? Y Not?! A Creative Way to Share Literature Socially is designed to bring Central Illinois educators together through Young Adult Literature. It is not meant to be a lecture but an informal gathering and sharing time. Each meeting will have focus either through a selected genre or topic and will be led by a moderator.

Schedule: The first Saturday of each month at the Barnes and Noble Booksellers in Bloomington, IL from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

Materials: Books or other media that fit the theme Check this wiki to ffind suggestions

Objectives: To promote enthusiasm for interest in Young Adult Literature To promote book talking as an art to promote and generate interest in reading To select appropriate novels 6th - 12th grades and their varying ability levels To learn a variety of ways to integrate young adult literature into the 6th - 12th grade curriculum To learn noteworthy authors and become familiar with their works To create a community of readers among teachers and librarians

Requirements: Read one book per month (each month will focus on a different genre or topic) Participate in informal discussions of books read Present ways you would use the book with your students Socialize, shop, and have fun!