Tuesday, July 10, 2012

Picture Book Addicts Unite! Join Us August 10th

Gotta have picture books?  Do you find you can't resist the picture book section of your local bookstore?  Do children at the library stare at you in shock and disbelief as you check out a stack of picture books as long as as one of their arms?  Are your shelves full of a variety of titles?  Did your spouse or friends remove the Amazon wish button on your computer?  If so, you may have a picture book addiction.  There might be a twelve step program for helping with your issues, but that wouldn't be fun.  Instead, embrace it and, join us for our Third Annual Picture Book 10 for 10 event (#pb10for10) on Friday, August 10th.  

The Event
The event began in 2010 (more 10s) after Mandy Robek at Enjoy and Embrace Learning and I had been bantering about picture books we couldn't live without in our classroom.  We decided we wanted to see what others would want to have in their classrooms if they had to choose ten books they just couldn't live without.  We had so much fun in 2010 more people joined us in 2011.  Here we are in 2012.   I happen to know a few people who have been putting together their lists for quite some time.  After all, narrowing to ten isn't an easy task for an addict.

Past Lists
The lists have become the perfect resource for building a classroom library, filling your library book bag, or buying books for gifts.  Lists from librarians, parents, teachers, and picture book fanatics are a part of our collections.


Join Us
We are hoping you will join us.  
  1. Contact Us:  Contact us on our blogs, on Twitter (@mandyrobek or @cathymere), or by e-mail to let us know you are joining this event.  This way we can try to be sure we don't miss anyone on the day of the event.  
  2. Grab a Badge:  Add the Picture Book 10 for 10 Badge to your blog.  
  3. Choose your favorites:  All you need to do is choose ten picture books you cannot live without for whatever reason.  Believe me, that's not as easy as it sounds.  Here are some tips that might help (Choosing Picture Books and More About Choosing Picture Books). 
  4. Write Your August 10th Post:  Write a post telling us about the 10 books you cannot live without.  Share your post on August 10th and link it here or at Enjoy and Embrace Learning.
  5. No Blog?  No Problem:  If you don't have a blog this might be the perfect time to start one --- or you can find alternate ways to participate here.  Mandy and I are not huge rule followers so feel free to adjust as needed.  
  6. We do the rest:  Then Mandy and I will link your post to the other posts in a Jog for 2012.  (Exercise without leaving our couches.)  

Pass the news along to your friends and join us August 10th for a virtual picture book party!  Start saving your money now.   On the day of the event - August 10th - we will be linking all the "must have" posts.  Can't wait!!


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41 comments:

  1. Micaela KazanowskiJuly 10, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    I would love to be a part of this! Count me in!

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  2. MichelleJuly 10, 2012 at 2:44 PM

    Cathy - I'm in! (And I'm one of those that started my list a while ago! I'm wondering if I should check last year's list . . . nah!) Thanks for hosting again!

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  3. Dawn LittleJuly 10, 2012 at 4:08 PM

    I'm in Cathy -- Thanks for hosting!!

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  4. Linda BJuly 10, 2012 at 8:52 PM

    I'm in Cathy-I remember doing the job last year & loved it! So many picture books-hurrah! Thanks for doing!

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  5. MandyJuly 10, 2012 at 10:17 PM

    You are too funny, I do follow the rules. I might just find a loop hole or tweak it a bit or listen carefully enough for that smidge I have to follow. How do you create a badge? I better get one of those. Maybe we need tshirts or coffee mugs. I did have to hide my wishlist at Amazon and make it private, my husband saw it. Enough said.

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  6. StefanieJuly 11, 2012 at 1:49 AM

    I'm in - I'm already facing the dilemma of which 10 books to choose!

    Stef (@stefgalvin)

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  7. Growing Book by BookJuly 14, 2012 at 9:05 AM

    I would love to participate. Thanks for the opportunity.

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  8. Digital DivaJuly 14, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    I am sooooooooooooo in! I missed it the past two years, and it's been on my 'Summer 2012 To Do' list (right in the top 10)!

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  9. Digital DivaJuly 14, 2012 at 4:28 PM

    Oops! Think I left a comment to another comment.... sheesh! I'm soooooooooooo in! Missed it these past two years, but NOT this year. It's been on my 'Summer 2012 To Do' list (right there in the top 10 things). Thanks for hosting this.

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  10. Laura KomosJuly 17, 2012 at 11:41 PM

    LOVED this event last year and cannot wait to join in the fun again this year!

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  11. Jacquelyn Sticca Eckert, NBCTJuly 21, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    I'm excited and ready for the event ... I'm not so sure my Amazon account and credit card are though! :)

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  12. UnknownJuly 23, 2012 at 12:25 AM

    I've read the lists for the past two years and this year I'll quit lurking and contribute. This is a wonderful resource and keeps me from getting stuck on the same books! Thanks for hosting!

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  13. The1stdaughterJuly 24, 2012 at 12:58 AM

    Count me in! I barely missed last years event and I was so sad. Definitely not going to miss it this year! :o)

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  14. Alyson BeecherJuly 24, 2012 at 1:39 AM

    Why have I not participated before?! Seriously! However, it will be hard to pick only 10 picture books. Count me in.

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  15. Melanie Swider Wenz July 27, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    I'd love to participate! Count me in! Love picture books :)

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  16. Rose CappelliAugust 4, 2012 at 5:57 PM

    Would love to participate. This will be a challenge! Can you please explain how to grab the badge?

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  17. Mrs. JohnsonAugust 4, 2012 at 6:55 PM

    I will be participating again! I missed last year but got to read the blogs! I always enjoy reading the posts!

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  18. Growing Book by BookAugust 6, 2012 at 2:42 PM

    Where can I locate the 10 for 10 badge? Thanks.

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  19. Looking for the Write WordsAugust 6, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I have loved this event and am going to have a go at it this year! Thanks. ~Theresa

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  20. Mary LeeAugust 7, 2012 at 6:04 PM

    Looks like neither of us said it here, but you know we're both in!!! You're gonna LOVE Franki's list!!!!

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  21. Tammy FlandersAugust 8, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    I'm keen to participate again this year. I picked up lots titles from many of the other lists. Thanks for continuing to host this fantastic event.
    Tammy
    Apples with Many Seeds

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  22. KatieAugust 9, 2012 at 12:21 PM

    Excited for this again! We'll be posting at Catching Readers!

    -katie

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  23. Betsy HubbardAugust 9, 2012 at 5:16 PM

    See you soon with my list!

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  24. PattyAugust 9, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Just posted my list, 7 minutes early but I couldn't wait, over at Fix Your Face G. :-) Love this. Thanks for doing this again.

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  25. Beverley BairdAugust 10, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    Have created my post - what a great idea!

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  26. Valerie Byrd FortAugust 10, 2012 at 6:56 AM

    Here's my list! http://valeriebyrdfort.com/2012/08/10/pb10for10/

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  27. LesleyJuly 15, 2013 at 9:37 PM

    I am in for sure! Great idea!

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  28. Gigi McAllisterJuly 29, 2013 at 6:03 PM

    I'd love to participate. Thank you! I'll be posting at www.thelatebloomersbookblog.blogspot.com

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  29. EmilyAugust 2, 2013 at 1:38 PM

    I'd love to participate. This provided me with a chance to go through my shelves and find some old favorites and a few new ones!

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  30. UnknownAugust 7, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I would love to participate! I'm a teacher, author and illustrator with a passion for connecting students with books. You can find my blog at http://AuthorsAndIllustratorsInSchools.blogspot.com
    Thanks for letting me play! :-)

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  31. Gayathri BAugust 7, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    What a great way to share a communal love for picture books :) Count me in! Can't wait to share my favorites and read everybody else's lists too :)
    I'll be posting at www.thepicturebooklab.com

    Thank you!

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  32. The Curly ClassroomAugust 7, 2013 at 11:32 PM

    We've aready been working on our post! See you Saturday!

    thecurlyclassroom.blogspot.com

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  33. IngridAugust 9, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    I'm so bummed I only found out about this the day before the deadline! I'll have to start thinking about my favs for next year...

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  34. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 7:44 PM

    I'm so excited about participating! My post can be found at
    http://www.whisperingspines.com/whispering-spines.html

    :)
    Margaret Hale

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  35. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 7:45 PM

    I'm excited about participating! My post can be found at
    http://www.whisperingspines.com/whispering-spines.html

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  36. Margaret HaleAugust 9, 2013 at 7:46 PM

    I'm excited about participating! My post can be found at
    http://www.whisperingspines.com/whispering-spines.html

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  37. PattyAugust 9, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    I love this event so much! Here is my list for this year: http://pattyj99.wordpress.com/2013/08/10/pb10for10/

    Also, how do I grab the badge?

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  38. CarolynAugust 9, 2013 at 11:24 PM

    Okay, up and ready. http://teachingandlearning-carr.blogspot.com/

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  39. Gayathri (The Picture Book Lab)August 10, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Mine is ready too! It's at: http://www.thepicturebooklab.com/2013/08/10/its-picture-book-listmania-time-aka-august-10-for-10-pb10for10/
    Thanks so much; looking forward to reading everybody's lists!

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  40. Angie QuantrellAugust 10, 2013 at 6:41 PM

    Here's my list! Thanks for organizing this. I couldn't figure out the badge...Sorry.

    http://bookblabbyabooklover.blogspot.com/2013/08/picture-book-10-for-10-jog-10-books-i.html

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  41. Angie QuantrellAugust 10, 2013 at 6:43 PM

    Here was my list! I don't know where it went...Thanks for organizing this. I couldn't figure out the badge...

    Here is my list:http://bookblabbyabooklover.blogspot.com/2013/08/picture-book-10-for-10-jog-10-books-i.html

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