A Book Rap is a guided discussion where individuals or groups can respond to a thought-provoking question or comment about a book they have all read. Raps are suggested and coordinated by classroom teachers. Schedules are advertised and teachers are invited to participate.

oz-Teachers will set up closed email lists or forum spaces for your groups for the duration of your "rap." We will archive your discussion for future use by the participants and others.

A traditional rap runs over 4 weeks with a question or comment posed each week. Alternatives to this is where the author is invited to discuss their work or respond to questions or where older students or others take on the alter ego of one of the book's characters and engages in a discussion in this way.

Book Raps are suitable for children and adults of all ages. A 'book' rap could also be about a film, a television show, a piece of music, a game or other shared experience. You can 'rap' with others in your school, in your state or across the world.

Contact us if you'd like to be part of this valuable project - bookraps@oz-teachernet.edu.au