November's Chat #NaNoWriMo

Our next chat will take place Monday, November 17 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. November's topic is: NaNoWriMo

The questions are: 

Q1 How did you first hear of NaNoWriMo?

Q2 Are you doing NaNo this year? If so, what's your project about?

Q3 Do you think if one reads long enough, one eventually feels the pull of writing?

Q4 Would you consider yourself a writer, or reader, mainly?
Bonus Q Do you think great works of fiction can be produced in just 30 days?

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October's Teen Book Chat

Our next chat will take place Monday, October 13 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. July's topic is: The Explosion of YA

The questions are: 

Q1 Why do you think YA had become exponentially more popular lately?

Q2 Has its new found popularity hurt or helped the quality of YA books?

Q3 What do you think of adults who read mainly books written for a younger audience?

Q4 How has the popularity of YA effected the way you read or discover books?

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September's Teen Book Chat

Our next chat will take place Monday, September 8 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. September's topic is: Diversity in YA

The questions are: 

Q1 We've all seen the Twitter Tred, but does YA really need more diversity? 

Q2 What types of people, religions, or cultures are under represented in YA?

Q3 What are some diverse YA books that you appreciate?

Q4 How can we as young readers influence writers and publishers to support and produce more diverse books?

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August's Teen Book Chat

Our next chat will take place Monday, August 18 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. July's topic is: Characters

The questions are: 

Q1 What makes a character someone a reader loves? 

Q2 Is there a character quality that you hate?

Q3 What makes a good villain?

Q4 With the current love for Strong Female Characters, are some male character types equally lacking?

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July's Teen Book Chat

Our next chat will take place Monday, July 7 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. July's topic is: BookTubers.

The questions are: 

Q1 Who are some of your favorite BookTubers?

Q2  What do you think about the BookTube community? Favorite and least favorite parts?

Q3 What, if anything, do BookTubers add to the BookBlogging world?

Q4 What is one think you think BookTubers could to better? Something they do wonderfully?

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June's Chat Summery

June's Teen Book Chat

Our sixth chat of the year will take place Monday, June 2 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. June's topic is: Bestseller Lists.

The questions are: 

Q1 What are some great bestseller books you’ve read recently?

Q2  How do best seller lists like the NYT influence your to-read list or book buying habits?

Q3 Given most lists aren’t a strict measure of what’s selling most, should books be on the list for months at a time or should list-makers share the love?

Q4 Do bestseller lists dominated by the same authors make it harder for the newbies to gain a fanbase?

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May's Teen Book Chat

Our fifth chat of the year will take place Monday, May 5 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. May's topic is : YA Genres.

The questions are: 

Q1 What are some of your favorite genres in YA and why?

Q2 What are some YA genres you are sick of or never liked in the first place?

Q3 What are some genres you'd like to see done more or differently in YA?

Q4 Do you consider YA a genre of itself, if so, what are the characteristics of that genre? If not, explain.

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April's Teen Book Chat

Because last week's chat didn't happen, there's going to be a make-up chat this Monday.  Our fourth chat of the year will take place Monday, April 14 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time. The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes. For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat. February's topic is: Author Connections.

The questions are:
Q1 If you really enjoy a book, do you try to connect with the author?  If so, where to you look for them?  Website, twitter, FB, ect.?
Q2  Do you think authors use social media enough?  Do they make use of all the resources at their disposal?
Q3 Do you think authors feel they can do less book tours/meet ups because of the internet?  Is this a good or bad thing?
Q4 What are things you wished authors did more or less of in their efforts to connect with their fan base?

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Thank you for reading.

Apologies

As you may have noticed, yesterday was the first Monday of the month.  As you also may have noticed, there was no Teen Book Chat last night.  I could bore you with the details of my busy weekend, but I'm guessing you really don't care about that.  Long story short, with the first Monday being so late in April, the book chat totally slipped my mind, and I profusely apologize.

(Just a note, if you don't see a blog post about the topic of the next chat by the week before the chat, feel free to email me or leave a prodding comment.)

May's chat will be the first Monday of May, the 5th.  If you would like to make up April's chat, it can be rescheduled for next Monday.  Leave a comment if you're interested in a make up chat.  Otherwise, I hope to see you all in May.  And again, so very sorry for the lack of communication about last night's chat!  I hope one day you'll all find it in your hearts to forgive me.

March's Teen Book Chat

Our third chat of the year will take place Monday, March 3 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.  The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes.  For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat.  February's topic is : Movie Adaptations of YA books.

The questions are:
Q1 Is it sad that people will watch the YA movie instead of reading the book? Or is good that they’ll experience the story?
Q2 Why do you think more YAs are being made into movies? Good or bad thing?
Q3  Do you like a movie better if it sticks close to the book? Are you concerned about the integrity of an adaption?
Q4 What are some books you’d like to see as a movie?  Books you want to stay books?

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This chat is specifically for teens to get together and talk about books.  Adults are welcome to participate, as long as they realize this chat's intended audience and understand the chief purpose of the chat is to encourage teenage conversation about books.

February's Teen Book Chat

Our second chat of the year will take place Monday, February 3 on Twitter at 8:00 PM Eastern Time.  The first hour of the chat, we'll discuss the four questions, one every fifteen minutes.  For the last half an hour, we'll just have an open chat relating to the topic or other things YA books. Don't forget to use the hashtag #TBkChat to keep in the chat.  February's topic is : Being a Teen Reader Today.

The questions are:
Q1 Do you think being an active teen reader is more accepted now than before the success of books like #HarryPotter?
Q2 Do you think the internet has made reading into less of a solitary hobby, with things like Tumblr and fanfiction sites?
Q3 Do you think interactive fan websites with forums and such encourage a love of books or take time away from actually reading?
Q4 Do you use website to interact with other lovers of YA?  If so, which websites?

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Leave a comment it you have any questions.  Thank you for reading.

This chat is specifically for teens to get together and talk about books.  Adults are welcome to participate, as long as they realize this chat's intended audience and understand the chief purpose of the chat is to encourage teenage conversation about books.

Jan. 2014 Chat Summary

Reminder

Just a quick reminder that the first chat takes place in a little less than two hours.  Hope to see you there!