Friday, January 7, 2011

2011 Read to Me Picture Book Challenge


January 1 - December 31, 2011

Danielle at There's a Book is hosting the Read to Me - Picture Book Challenge in 2011. She writes:

I’ve been in search of a challenging and fun picture book reading challenge and haven’t found exactly the right one as of yet. So I thought why not start one? This will be the first annual Read to Me – A Picture Book Reading Challenge with hopes that it will continue on for years to come.

The objective of the challenge is to read with the kids in your life and/or enjoy picture books in general.

Guidelines:
  • Books must be ones written expressly for children ages 9 and under. Board books, early readers, picture books, etc.
  • Print or eBook format is acceptable.
  • Anyone can join. You don’t have to be a blogger, and you don’t have to live in the United States. Open worldwide.
  • You do not have to have an blog to participate.
  • You can join at anytime. Deadline to join is November 20, 2011.
  • Decide if you intend to read them with a child or on your own. Sorry, but those who read with a child get twice as many entries each month. Although those that do read with a child need to share their experience with the them in their review
  • Submit your reviews as you complete them on the designated monthly post to be qualified for monthly prize drawings.
Challenge Levels:

Reading with a Child:
  1. “Planting” – Read 12 picture books with a child during the year.
  2. “Watering” – Read 36 picture books with a child during the year.
  3. “Feeding” – Read 72 picture books with a child during the year.
  4. “Growing” – Read 120 picture books with a child during the year.
  5. “Harvesting” – Read 200 picture books with a child during the year.

Reading on Your Own:

  1. “Board Book” – Read 12 picture books on your own during the year.
  2. “Unjacketed” – Read 36 picture books on your own during the year.
  3. Jacketed – Read 72 picture books on your own during the year.
  4. “Early Reader” – Read 120 picture books on your own during the year.
  5. “Chapter Reader” – Read 200 picture books on your own during the year.
Learn more and sign up by visiting the post about the challenge.