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Tātai Aho Rau : Pushing the boundaries of educational possibility
BookTalks
BookTalks connects Schools with authors and illustrators
Schools regularly invite authors and illustrators to speak to students, knowing that the benefits of these authentic connections are highly motivating and inspiring. BookTalks enables this to happen without the costly overheads of time and travel involved in the traditional face-to-face approach. Instead BookTalks uses the free online software Skype.
How the BookTalks website works
Once BookTalks users are registered, they can select from a wide range of New Zealand authors and illustrators. Each author and illustrator has a detailed profile including the times they are available for online meetings to take place.
When an author or illustrator has been selected, an automated email is generated putting both parties in touch with one another. It really is that easy!
What you need to connect with a chosen author or illustrator
Each location will need broadband, a webcam, and Skype software downloaded. For large groups a data projector and screen are also recommended.
Who can register to use BookTalks?
- New Zealand authors
- New Zealand illustrators
- Early childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary educators
- Book clubs
- Writers' groups
- Interested clubs and organisations
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"I can see great potential for BookTalks to engage and inform students and staff right across the curriculum. Thank you BookTalks for providing schools with the opportunity to connect with writers and illustrators in such a relatively easy and affordable way. "
Testimonial from National Library of New Zealand
