Great Books For High School Readers

Many teachers are looking for more ways to engage secondary students and young adults in their reading. And a lot of that comes down to choosing the right books and texts.But how can teachers find 'just right' texts for students?How do we find a place for these texts when there is so much required content?How do we create more space for independent reading?Sharon Callen is again joined by Rebecca Bird from Pegi Williams Bookshop to discuss these questions and more. Resources mentioned in this episode:BOOKTOPIASuggested Reading by Dave Connis https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/jWePGbLiving on Stolen Land by Ambelin Kwaymullina https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/e41D56Footprints on the Moon by Lorraine Marwood  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/1596M6The Disconnect by Karen David   https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/gbO9ev  I'm Not Dying With You Tonight by Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WDybzOGrowing Up Disabled in Australia, edited by Carly Findlay  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/b3OLKmTiger Daughter by Rebecca Lim  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/2raOeMThe Boy From The Mish by Gary Lonesborough https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/4eG3ALFly: Financially Literate Youth by Jai Hobbs and Marlies Hobbs  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/yRqzvBWhen The World Was Ours by Liz Kessler  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/7ma4VVCommon Wealth by Gregg Dreise   https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/DVy5mGREBECCA'S OWN READINGSJack Heath books https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/mg4rVyBarrington Stokes  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/qnWkXqAlice in Wonderland  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QOYz39Taronga by Victor Kelleher  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/rnEeodAsh Road by Ivan Southall  https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/kj4QGxNorthern Lights - Philip Pullman (audio) https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/QOYz3aTristan Bancks books - https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/AogkDKSOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - Bookstagram https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bookstagram/TEACHIFICGood Reader Posters: Recommend Books to Others https://www.teachific.com.au/view/869/reading-tools-good-reader-posters--recommend-books-to-othersConnect with us!Join our community on Facebook for exclusive resources, Q and A, discussions, insights and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/teacherstoolkitforliteracyGot any questions? Feedback? Thoughts? Email [email protected] Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning. Hear from literacy expert and founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen, and special guests.At Cue Learning, our literacy specialists draw on over 30 years of teaching and international consulting experience to deliver world-class learning solutions. We equip, empower and support teachers to become their authentic selves. To find out about upcoming events, and about how Cue can help you and your school, visit the Cue Learning website http://www.cuelearning.com.au/ and sign up to our newsletter https://cuelearning.com.au/contact/And you can get even more amazing teaching resources, right now, at Teachific https://www.teachific.com.au/.To make sure you don’t miss any literacy learning tips and insights, please subscribe to our show on your favourite podcast player.Produced by Apiro Media https://apiropodcasts.com