It's January in Ohio and they say we're about to get a bunch of snow. Personally, I think the weather forecasters have had nothing to talk about so they're a bit overzealous, but time will tell. I guess if I get snowed in for the weekend, it would be the perfect time to begin my quest for my favorite nonfiction titles. You see, it's almost time for our annual nonfiction event!
Yep, let the countdown begin. It's less than a month until February's Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 event (#nf10for10). This year will be our 7th annual nonfiction event. Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 is the sister event for August's #pb10for10. I'm always amazed that this event rolls up so quickly. It seems we flip the calendar - and boom - it's time to prepare for February's nonfiction picture book party: #nf10for10.
Not only does Nonfiction Picture Book 10 for 10 provide an opportunity to bring our picture book community together to share some book love, but it pushes me to grow in my knowledge of nonfiction.
What is #nf10for10
In 2010 Mandy Robek and I hosted our first picture book event. In 2013, Julie Balen suggested we add a nonfiction picture book event that worked the same. Participants choose 10 - well, usually 10 (they're a crafty bunch) - nonfiction picture books to share. If you'd like to take a look at some of the books shared by participants in previous years, make sure you stop by our #pb10for10 community to find links to their posts.
On the day of the event, we'll ask that you visit Mandy's blog, Enjoy and Embrace Learning, to add your nonfiction link to the conversation. This is different than in the past as we have been hosting on Google Plus, but Google Plus is shutting down. Don't get me started on this!!!! I'll save that rant for another post. ;o)
- What: 10 nonfiction picture books you can't live without.
- Hashtag: #nf10for10
- Hosts: @mandyrobek (Enjoy and Embrace Learning), @jacbalen (Connecting to Learn), @cathymere (you're here)
- Who: Anyone interested --- educators, media specialists, librarians, parents, and book lovers.
- When: Sunday, February 10th
- Where: All posts for 2019 will be linked to Mandy's blog: Enjoy and Embrace Learning
So....
Join us!
Start sorting through your collections to find your favorite titles and join us on February 10th as we each share 10 nonfiction picture books we just can't live without. Feel free to grab the #nf10for10 button and spread the word.
I see the snowflakes beginning to fall outside my window. Every store is out of bread and milk, and I saw people grabbing snow shovels like hotcakes when I stopped by the store yesterday. Personally, I haven't pulled my boots out of my closet yet. What can I say? I'm a skeptic. Who knows, maybe I will have a chance to start looking for my titles today. Time will tell.....
Join us!
Start sorting through your collections to find your favorite titles and join us on February 10th as we each share 10 nonfiction picture books we just can't live without. Feel free to grab the #nf10for10 button and spread the word.
I see the snowflakes beginning to fall outside my window. Every store is out of bread and milk, and I saw people grabbing snow shovels like hotcakes when I stopped by the store yesterday. Personally, I haven't pulled my boots out of my closet yet. What can I say? I'm a skeptic. Who knows, maybe I will have a chance to start looking for my titles today. Time will tell.....