Summer Reading Challenge for Picture Book Writers

#PBHOT62
Tuned to Reading All Summer Long

I've been having a blast creating a summer reading program for my public library. As I was brainstorming fun places to read, I thought I want to read a picture book while snuggled inside a blanket fort! Thus Picture Book Hot 62 was born.

Starting July 1st, join me for a laid back challenge designed to get you reading, writing and working your creative muscles. If you have five minutes you have time for this challenge!
 
So what’s the dealo?
You will pick 62 picture books to read during July and August (or you can follow along with my picks).  Each week I will post 10 places to read along with my reading list. It is up to you to pick at least 7 places to read out of the weekly list.  For example a place may be read on your bed, or read while hanging upside down from the monkey bars (okay, I probably won't ask you do that.)
 
If you want, you can share your place and picture book on Facebook or Twitter (I encourage you do so as this is a great way to share your love of reading!) I will be sharing mine daily using #PBHOT62.
 
Why can’t I just read in the same old place like I always do?
You could, or you could stretch yourself. Try these places and get in touch with your inner child (I encourage you to think like a child).
 
Picture this by the end of summer you will have read 62 picture books, created a reading habit, experienced new things (if you’re like me, your introverted-self could use a push), and maybe even penned a picture book or two. 
 
Rules

• You must complete 7/10 places each week or 31 places in a month.
• You must use a different picture book and different place each time (62 picture books in total).
• But you are free to interpret suggested places however you see fit (I encourage you to be creative!) 

Finally, I know you are all busy so if you want to read two or more picture books in one day go ahead but you must do so using a different place from the supplied list.
 
*I’ll be doing mine daily and sharing on my blog, Facebook and Twitter. Feel free to friend me or follow me on Twitter. #PBHOT62
 
Prizes
Picture books of course!
 
Every Saturday I will feature a picture book author (in various stages of their career) and their favorite place to read.  Some of their fabulous picture books will be up for grabs at the end of the challenge for those that stay tuned to reading all summer long!
 
Winners will be picked at random in September. Winners will get to choose from seven fabulous picture books (see the list below).
 
How to sign up
 All you have to do is comment below with your full name (first & last)  then come back July 1st.  We will be joined by the lovely Marcie Colleen.
 
*Sign up closes July 4th.  Please share this post.

**Feel free to friend me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter.  Use the hashtag #PBHOT62
 
Picture book authors featured in this challenge and prizes up for grabs!

• Love, Triangle by Marcie Colleen (pre-order), illustrated by Bob Shea - On the blog July 1st.
• Lady Pancake and Sir French Toast by Josh Funk (or the sequel), illustrated by Brendan Kearney - On the blog July 8th.
• There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight by Penny Parker Klostermann, illustrated by Ben Mantle - On the blog July 15th.
• Claymates by Dev Petty, illustrated by Lauren Eldridge - On the blog July 22nd.
• Pre-published author, Darashana Khiani - On the blog July 29th.
• The William Hoy Story by Nancy Churnin, illustrated by Jez Tuya - On the blog August 5th.
• Freelance writer, Mary Jo Wagner - On the blog August 12th
  
• 7 Ate 9 by Tara Lazar, illustrated by Ross MacDonald - On the blog August 19th.
• When a Dragon Moves In by Jodi Moore (or the sequel), illustrated by Howard McWilliam - On the blog August 26th.