Kathleen is a speaker for the Bureau of Education and Research (BER).
Please contact Kathleen to inquire about a presentation.

Get Real: Getting Kids Excited About Nonfiction

Through practical experience booktalking to thousands of kids, School Library Journal columnist Kathleen Baxter, the Nonfiction Booktalker, feels that nonfiction can be the key to getting kids to read. Participants will be motivated and energized as they acquire a practical repertoire of dozens of booktalks and books that appeal to kids in this laughter-filled, fast-moving PowerPoint presentation.

The Books That are Getting the Buzz
(in the fall of the current year)

What books are getting the most starred reviews and media attention? Which ones do the experts say are the best of the year? Which ones might take the big awards? Which ones will work for your classroom and your collections? Join School Library Journal columnist Kathleen Baxter in this fast-moving PowerPoint presentation filled with new and useful information.