Description of the process involved in the creation of BevsBookBlog and how Social Networking is used to promote Young Adult literature.

1. Social Networking to publicise books Presentation by Bev Novak at School Library Association of Victoria Conference Creative Communication: A conference for library technicians and assistants May 9th 2011

3. about books

5. to promote

6. to publicize

7. to announce

8. to broadcast

9. to publish

10. to stimulate

12. posters

13. displays

14. Wider Reading lists published on school library webpage

16. recent discoveries: Web 2.0 Social Networking Rebirth!

17. old aims – new ways to publicise to share to promote to broadcast to announce to publish to stimulate to advertise

19. instant communication

20. reach beyond traditional borders

21. attracts those with common interest together

23. Behind the scenes considered: Personal Issues: expressing myself finding my voice reflecting my passion reflecting my experience Reality: finding new content posting regularly publishing process making blog appealing promoting blog Audience Issues: worthwhile interesting unique aspects follow thoughts

24. BevsBookBlog: http://bevsbookblog.wordpress.com/ Aim to excite interest book reviews: rating theme fiction suitable book industry eBooks book shops book trivia book art book shelves love of literature stories writing competitions more you read – more you can write book promo ideas sharing ideas that have worked for me

25. Twitter: supporting blogging place to share quick way to comment get feedback publicise blog posts chat with my PLN see what others are doing get ideas for content

26. Twitter: promotion

27. Twitter: YALIT Chat Check YALitChat website for schedule and times: http://yalitchat.wordpress.com

28. Other platforms currently exploring: Facebook announcing posts getting feedback communicating with others joining groups fan based GoodReads Wikis

30. follow others

31. follow those who follow others

32. consider what to do

33. find your voice