Have you read a book that you'd recommend to others? Do you also like to make short videos? Then you may want to create a BookTok!

BookToks are basically the same as traditional book talks, but are produced in a digital format so they can be shared online. They function like 30-60 second video advertisements for books. Students and staff members are invited to use a video production platform or app to create short videos and submit them to Miss Mahar (mmahar@wilsoncsd.org) for posting on this site. 'Tok' videos can be simple or complex... just make sure you submit your best work (proofed for grammar and spelling)! Students who need instruction for creating videos are invited to approach their English teachers or Miss Mahar for help. 

Check out the links below for some great examples of student and staff BookToks! 

Wicked (link): Novel by Gregory Maguire. Book #1 in the Wicked Years series. 406 pages, published in 1995, lexile level: 890. Audience: Middle School and up. Please note that the movie version of Wicked is much different than the book, which has some darker content. BookTok created by Tessa Guenther in April 2025.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End (link): Novel by Jeff Kinney. Book #15 in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series. 217 pages, published in 2020, lexile level: 970. Audience: Elementary School and up. BookTok created by Mason Schultz and Kylee Elia in 2025.

Homecoming (link): Novel by Cynthia Voigt. Book #1 in the Tillerman's series. 318 pages, published in 1983, lexile level: 630. Audience: Middle School and up. BookTok created by Mrs. Smith in January 2025.

Girl Overboard (link): Mystery novel by Sandra Block. 288 pages, published in 2022, lexile level: 650. Audience: 8th grade and up. BookTok created by Miss Mahar in August 2023.