Wednesday, July 10, 2013

It's Coming: August Picture Book 10 for 10

Warning!  This event is rated D for dangerous!  It's possible that your wallet will lighten and your shelves will grow smaller by participating.  This event is intended for book loving audiences.  

Do you love picture books?  Are you constantly clicking your Amazon purchase button, heading to your local Indie bookstore, or checking out the maximum number of books possible at your local library?  Do you stalk picture book authors and illustrators on Twitter, at conferences, and at local bookstore events?  Are you constantly rearranging to find room for books on your shelves?  If so, this event is for you.  On August 10th, Mandy Robek of Enjoy and Embrace Learning and I will be hosting our 4th annual Picture Book 10 for 10 (#pb10for10).  The event started in 2010 and has been growing ever since.  

What Is It? 
The idea began as Mandy and I wondered what ten books were "must-haves" in the classroom.  If you could only choose 10 picture books, what would they be?  It's not an easy question.  We've had participants find some innovative ways to cheat the system (and we love that!) and share interesting groups of ten titles in our four years.  Each year the collaborative effort produces a informative picture book resource.



Last February, with the help of Julie Balen, we hosted our first nonfiction (#nf10for10) event.  

Participating
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 2013.  (Exercise without leaving our couches.)  
Pass the news along to all your crazy picture book friends.  Educators, media specialists, parents, book enthusiasts are all welcome!  You won't want to miss it.  

If you've participated in the past, I hope you will leave a comment telling how many years you have participated in the event.  We're excited to have many of you back for the 4th time....and to have many new book lovers join the conversation!  It's the community that makes this such a great event.

31 comments:

  1. I am so excited for this event! My husband and bank account are not :) Thank you for organizing!!!!

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  2. I'll be there, Cathy! So exciting!

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  3. I love this event and look forward to it every year. However, I turn on my computer with great trepidation!

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  4. How in the world did I miss the nonfiction picture book one? I will definitely be joining in on August 10th.

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  5. I'm in! This one (10-for-10 NF picture books, which I spaced) is on my calendar. I've even got a crazy little idea for how I'm going to pick my books this year!! Hee-hee-hee...

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  6. I love this event and always look forward to participating! Count me in again! :)

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  7. I am in too this year and can't wait! I spent way too much at Joseph Beth today. Thanks for hosting Cathy and Mandy.

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  8. We would love to join this year. We will post on our blog on Aug. 10. How does one "grab a badge?" Sorry we are new at all of this --fun learning!!!

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  9. I am excited to participate for the third year! My first year I had just joined twitter and didn't have a blog yet. Did you know that Cathy was the first person I followed on twitter?
    Thanks,
    @DebraRosenquist

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  10. This sounds like fun - will be difficult to choose just ten though!

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  11. I'd love to participate again! This will be my second year! My post last year was my most popular post of the year!
    Thanks,
    Jodie @ Growing Book by Book

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  12. Hi Cathy & Mandy- Loved the NF 10 for 10 and have started thinking for August 10th. I would love to participate, thanks!

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  13. Thanks Cathy! I'm looking forward to participating again this year. I even have a category in mind that will help me choose (I hope!)

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  14. I am excited to be a part of 10 for 10! I loved the NF version too. I think I have done it twice. Thanks for hosting!

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  15. I plan to participate! YAY!
    Valerie Byrd Fort
    @librarygoddess
    @mrsbyrdfort

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  16. Ooo - how exciting! I'd love to join 10 for 10!

    http://bildebok.wordpress.com

    @CatBallouMealey

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  17. Excited to join up on 10 for 10! Thank you for hosting!
    @stylinlibrarian
    http://thestylinglibrarian.com

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  18. I am in! I have just started my blog!
    http://wonderingandinquiringinkindergarten.blogspot.ca/
    @ajawed1994

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  19. I'm looking forward to sharing and learning about great books! @maggiekobewka

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  20. I'm in! Can't wait! But I'm hiding my debit card!

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  21. I am really exited to be a part of this event!!

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  22. I want to be part of this event. My blog is
    http://mrsbournesliteracynews.blogspot.com/ I haven't participated before, but this will be lots of fun!! I teach 5th grade.

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    1. Hoping I didn't miss your post. I'm going back through to double check. If you have a post for the event, just let me know.

      Cathy

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  23. How do I get the button for my blog?

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    1. Tammy,
      Just either copy the picture address and insert it into your blog --- or you can just take a screenshot. (A badge isn't necessary for participation.)

      Let me know if you need more help,
      Cathy

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  24. Excited to share and read all the posts tomorrow.

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  25. My list is ready! So excited!

    Do I just link my blog here?? #newtoblogging :)

    onascalefrom1to5.4hcs.org

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  26. I am so glad all of you are joining the event. It's going to be fun!!!
    Cathy

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  27. I'll be posting!

    http://ourlearningcollection.blogspot.com/

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  28. Here's my post! http://edublogs.misd.net/mrsdescamps/2013/08/10/august-books-10-for-10/

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  29. Here's my post! http://edublogs.misd.net/mrsdescamps/2013/08/10/august-books-10-for-10/

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