When I was a kid, I always took part in the Summer Reading Program at the library -- you know, read 20 books or 20 hours and earn a prize at the end of the summer. Now my kids read at our local library, but I'm feeling nostalgic for my own little reading worksheet. Introducing the Dreamland Summer Reading Program, complete with a prize at the end of the summer. Won't you join me?
The Details
Read any five books this summer and write a short paragraph review of each (a few sentences will do it). Your books can be fiction or non-fiction. (I even count cookbooks!)
The Deadline
Send me your list via email August 15-31st: lettergirl66 {at} gmail {dot} com.
The Prize
Everyone who sends a book list (complete with mini-reviews) will receive 10 personalized bookplates, handwritten by me. One prize per reader, please.
Stay tuned on Wednesdays for updates on the program and some of my own summer reading!
I am *totally* joining you on this! I love to read and share--and I adore a nice bookplate.
Posted by: MoniQ in WI | Jun 06, 2012 at 08:55 AM
Great idea! I am so in!
Posted by: gisele | Jun 06, 2012 at 11:16 AM
love, love, love it!
thanks!
(by the way, I saw Kim Barth the other day at Elementary School field day and she said she'd just seen you and you said hello . . . what a fun surprise!)
shana
Posted by: shana | Jun 06, 2012 at 12:10 PM
so, i have to email all 5 at once, when i'm done, and not one at a time as i read them . . . here's hoping i'm capable of that kind of thing with my mom-of-6 brain! yikes! i'll give it my best!
Posted by: shana | Jun 06, 2012 at 12:11 PM
This is perfect, I was just thinking about setting up my own summer reading list (:
Posted by: Mary-- The Yellow Door Paperie | Jun 06, 2012 at 12:26 PM
count me in!! this idea is awesome, just what i need to get going. i tend to spend way too much time online in the evenings... summer of books, here i come!
Posted by: sylvia | Jun 06, 2012 at 03:02 PM
I'm in!
Posted by: MelissaPete | Jun 07, 2012 at 12:40 AM
how COOL- I'm in!
Posted by: chel | Jun 07, 2012 at 08:07 AM
I'm in
Posted by: madelia | Jun 07, 2012 at 10:19 AM
Gina, I am smiling. I have been wanting to start a book discussion group, but for now, I like this idea better. Count me in. Terry
Posted by: Terry Hendrickson | Jun 07, 2012 at 06:27 PM
YAY - great idea, gina! i'm in! [thank you for the extra motivation to do what i had intended to do anyway - read read read!!] :)
Posted by: kristen | Jun 08, 2012 at 07:59 AM
Love it!!! I love to read and I have so many books on my list for the summer! I am so in.
Posted by: Raychel | Jun 11, 2012 at 11:06 AM
Gina, are you on Goodreads? I use it to track and rate all the books I use. They have yearly challenges. I always challenge myself to read 52 books a year (one for every week). This year I've already read 33 books! It's a great resources for readers :)
Posted by: Raychel | Jun 11, 2012 at 11:07 AM
I love this! I'm in. Must go check my Goodreads list and see what's next!
Posted by: Paige | Jun 27, 2012 at 08:27 PM
I love, love, love this! A reading program for adults. I am so in. I'm getting a late start so let's see if I can make it....
Posted by: Audrey | Jun 28, 2012 at 08:53 PM