RENA TRAXEL
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
  • WORKSHOPS
  • Blog

Summer Reading Challenge for Picture Book Writers

6/27/2017

 
Picture
#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.
Rena Traxel
6/28/2017 02:15:55 am

Sign up below!

Arin Wensley
6/28/2017 10:17:23 am

What an awesome challenge! I am looking forward to it.

Kim
6/28/2017 10:35:02 am

Sounds fun! I'm in.

Maureen Morrison
6/28/2017 10:48:43 am

An awesome and needed challenge. I'm in!

Bitsy Kemper link
6/28/2017 10:54:57 am

I'm in!

Susie Sawyer link
6/28/2017 10:58:42 am

Sounds luke just what I need! Thank you! ❤

Nicola
6/28/2017 01:39:40 pm

I am keen

Rosemary Basham
6/28/2017 01:54:42 pm

Sounds like a challenge I can get into!

Shiela Fuller
6/28/2017 03:07:44 pm

Thank you for inspiration!

Marty Bellis
6/28/2017 03:32:42 pm

Sounds like fun. I'm in.

Debbie Campbell
6/28/2017 08:48:15 pm

What a fun and creative challenge. Looking forward to it!!

JEN Garrett link
6/29/2017 07:43:37 am

Sounds like a fun challenge! I'm in - JEN Garrett

Mary Jo Wagner
6/28/2017 07:51:37 am

I'll be tuning in Rena. :)

Kathy Halsey
6/28/2017 08:08:51 am

I'm in. Sounds like fun.

Michelle Dragalin
6/28/2017 08:25:18 am

Beth Gallagher
6/28/2017 08:35:59 am

I'm in! Can't wait, Rena! :)

Cheryl Keely link
6/28/2017 09:42:47 am

Sounds fun

Melissa Stoller link
6/28/2017 09:45:03 am

Sounds like fun! Looking forward to joining in. Great idea, Rena!

Ashley Pierson
6/28/2017 09:56:06 am

I'm in! Can't wait. Sounds so fun!

Kelly Nott
6/28/2017 09:56:23 am

Let's do this! 🙌

Stacey Corrigan
6/28/2017 09:59:41 am

I am in

Gayle Pitman link
6/28/2017 11:48:01 am

I'm in! Reading tons of picture books helps me be a better writer.

Vicki link
6/28/2017 12:18:17 pm

This sounds like fun!! I am in!!

Dawn
6/28/2017 12:21:52 pm

Thank you for organizing this. Can't wait.

Gregory E. Bray link
6/28/2017 01:15:23 pm

My son will love doing this with me. Thank you Rena.

Joanne Sher
6/28/2017 01:47:46 pm

Sounds fun! Will at least give it a try. :)

Kathy
6/28/2017 02:35:38 pm

Such fun! I'm in!

Jackie Kruzie link
6/28/2017 02:49:09 pm

Fun! Thank you for this 😊

Cindy Mackey link
6/28/2017 02:57:17 pm

Sign me up!

Julia Wasson
6/28/2017 04:35:51 pm

i'm in - thank you!!

Sharon Giltrow
6/28/2017 07:22:06 pm

Count me in!

Stephanie Myers
6/28/2017 08:37:05 pm

Lisa Willard link
6/29/2017 12:57:35 am

Lisa Willard

Sounds Fun! Thanks!

Linda Schueler link
6/29/2017 02:49:13 am

Sounds like a great way to get in touch with my inner child.

Joana Pastro
6/29/2017 07:55:49 am

Sounds like fun. I'm in!

Jennifer G Prevost link
6/29/2017 10:56:59 am

Yes! I'd love to participate. So excited!

Susan Cabael
6/30/2017 12:26:36 am

Hmm...where will I be reading??
Susan Cabael

Tina M. Shepardson
7/1/2017 08:15:13 am

This is a terrific idea ! Glad to join and participate ! Thank you !!

Rena Traxel
7/5/2017 08:43:25 am

Registration is now closed. Thank yo all for signing up for a summer full of adventure and picture books!


Comments are closed.

    Author

    I write kidlit and young adult novels. I'm Community librarian serving in a place I love, rural Alberta. STEAM enthusiast. Ravenclaw.
    (check out my Pinterest boards for inspiration).  Thanks for stopping by. Please feel free to connect with me online.

    Archives

    July 2019
    December 2018
    June 2018
    February 2018
    September 2017
    August 2017
    July 2017
    June 2017
    September 2016
    August 2016

    Categories

    All
    Books
    Kidlit
    STEAM
    STEM
    Writing

    RSS Feed

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • HOME
  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • EVENTS
  • WORKSHOPS
  • Blog