Today over 300 book bloggers across the world are participating in a 24 hour read-a-thon, the fourth of its kind. It sounds like great fun. I briefly considered signing up, but it turns out to be on the same day that I helped to organize a Halloween party for 60-70 people (half of whom are kids). So, I have signed on to be a "cheerleader" - someone who visits the pages of those participating in the read-a-thon to offer encouragement - for at least 4 hours throughout the day/night.
And I'm also hosting this mini challenge. To those visiting Chronicle of an Infant Bibliophile from the Read-a-thon, welcome. Way to go! Hip Hip Hooray! You're over halfway there! Here is my challenge to you:
Give Me Five: Go to your blog and post a list of five favorite children's books. They don't have to be THE five end-all-be-all of your favorites, because then you'll just agonize over which ones to pick, and we want this to be easy. Just list five off the top of your head that you enjoyed as a child, or that your children enjoy. If you'd like, include a one sentence description of the book, but no need to post full reviews. Then come back here, and leave a comment with the URL to your blog post. The contest will remain open for three hours (until 1AM mountain time). I'll pick a winner from the comments using random.org. That person will win a $15 ebay gift certificate. Please make sure I have a way to contact you if your email is not available in your profile. Because the prize will be delivered electronically, this challenge is open worldwide.
Now, where did I put those pom poms?
UPDATE: The winner is: Monica. Congratulations!
64 comments:
My 5 children's books entry is here: http://zenleaf.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-hours-15-16.html
Here I am: http://readerbuzz.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-hour-18-give-me-five.html
My e-mail is debnance at gmail dot com.
here are mine
http://knithappens24.blogspot.com/2009/10/five-favorite-childrens-books.html
vbarton24 at gmail dot com
My five are right here
http://returnofthebooknerd.blogspot.com/2009/10/minichallenge-time-gimmie-five.html
If my e-mail does not show up in my profile it is " TheMorrigan613@live.com "
My list is technically more than five, but the numbers only go up to five, so that's totally okay, right? :-D
That was a hard one, but here are mine:
http://www.jenrothschild.com/2009/10/read-thon-mini-challenge.html
Done!
http://educatingpetunia.blogspot.com/2009/10/seventeenth-hour-mini-challenge.html
Thank you for the great mini-challenge. Here are my 5 childhood favorites.
Check our blog for our Give Me 5 entry. This was a fun challenge. Thanks!
easy one - here are mine http://infogoddess54.blogspot.com/2009/10/mini-challeneges-for-readathon.html
Here's my list :)
http://thebookcellarx.blogspot.com/2009/10/24-hour-readathon-give-me-5-mini.html
I love children's books!
Here's my post:
http://emilyw.vox.com/library/post/give-me-five-hour-17.html
emwilson ~at~ gmail
My list is here:
http://justaddbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-mini-challenge.html
Here's a few of my faves: http://bookblissbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/mini-challenge-give-me-five-5-childrens.html
Hi!
Great Mini Challenge. Mine is posted at my place, Just Books.
Sherrie
here is mine...
http://danasscraptherapy.blogspot.com/2009/10/give-me-5-mini-challenge.html
i still cry at the end best book ever
I love this challenge because I love children's books!
http://itsjustme-wendy.blogspot.com/2009/10/childrens-books.html
Here's my post!
http://readingdistractions.blogspot.com/2009/10/hour-17-12a-8a.html
Here is my entry!
http://bookthoughtsbyshanda.blogspot.com/2009/10/hour-17-mini-challenge.html
stitchdiva@live.com
Here is my post :)
http://dangerouslycoldtea.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-favorite-childrens-books.html
My 5 fav are here
http://shonasbookshelves.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/read-a-thon-minichallenge-hour-17/
docshonaliATgmailDOTcom
Great challenge! Here is my list:
http://thesmugcloud.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/give-me-5-mini-challenge/
Great mini challenge; Here are my favorites:
http://bibliophilebythesea.blogspot.com/2009/10/24-hour-read-thon-mini-challenge-hour.html
I am so in:
http://neverthateasy.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-hour-17-getting-closer-now.html
Thanks for cheerleading - it's been such a surprise, how much support everyone's been giving!
Here's my little list:
http://sueysbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-mini-challenge-five-childrens.html
My email: jenstusue AT yahoo
It was *ridiculously* hard to pick five... even though I wasn't trying for my favorites!
http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-update-16-and-mini-challenge.html
Here's my top 5!
http://ashley-amanda.blogspot.com/2009/10/its-1230-and-i-am-tired.html
Mine is up, too. Thanks for the break.
http://carolsnotebook.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/mini-challenge/
What a wonderful mini-challenge. So many great memories from childhood were revisited. Here are my five:
http://urbangirlreader.blogspot.com/2009/10/give-me-5-mini-challenge.html
Loved this challenge; thanks for hosting! :)
http://foliofiles.femmeflavor.com/2009/10/25/gimme-five/
aglaia531 at gmail dot com
This is still difficult!
http://sjkessel.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-update-many-ish.html
Liked this challenge :)
my mail ID will be rohiit1@gmail.com
Post link:
http://resurfacer.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/mini-challenge-again/
Please scroll down to the bottom to find the details for this event
Here are my picks!
http://booksandneedlepoint.blogspot.com/2009/10/mini-challenge-for-hour-17.html
So many good kids books! Here's my post about it:
http://sanmarcoshighschoollibrary.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-hours-16-and-17-mini.html
Here's mine. I have five series. :/
http://liveandbreathesmexily.blogspot.com/2009/10/deweys-read-thon-updates-post.html#children
Here's my list.
http://readingwithmomma.blogspot.com/2009/10/readathon-give-me-five-challenge.html
Here are mine:
http://readintothis.blogspot.com/2009/10/mini-challenge-give-me-five.html
Awesome idea for a mini challenge!
I wish I'd been able to play today... :D
What a great challenge!
Here it is!
http://pleasepardontheinterruption.blogspot.com/2009/10/another-mini-challenge.html
Thanks, and happy reading!
Mine are here: http://www.eclectic-eccentric.com/2009/10/read-thon-hours-16-17.html
http://readbookswritepoetry.blogspot.com/2009/10/deweys-24-hour-read-thon-hour-17_25.html
gautami.tripathy[at]gmail.com
My five is here! Loved doing this, thanks!
dreamsongpoem at gmail dot com
OOH I had to think and it is late :)
Here is the link
http://bookjourney.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/5-children-read-favs-mini-challenge/
I'm not here to join the challenge but just to say:
As I've been visiting blogs while cheerleading, I've really enjoyed reading what children's books they've listed for this challenge. What a great challenge and brings back many memories too. Nicely done!
I adored this challenge! So much fun remembering books from my childhood.
http://crazycommamomma.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/mini-challenge-childrens-books/
Here ya go:
http://bookslistslife.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-mini-challenge.html
Five of my faves:
http://librariansbookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/nearing-end.html
Here's mine:
http://thebookresort.blogspot.com/2009/10/24-hour-read-thon-mini-challenge.html#
Here are mine
http://chocolateandcroissants.blogspot.com/2009_10_01_archive.html#1773349712142744523
Great challenge! Here's mine: http://readthisbook.wordpress.com/2009/10/25/read-a-thon-update-hour-20/
Yay for Alice books!
Thanks for this challenge. It was fun!
http://libraryqueue.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-update-4.html
http://scoffeepie.livejournal.com/467921.html
I think I'm going to have to come back and read some of these posts later. Right now, we'll see how much longer I can stay awake.
Anyway, here's my list.
http://markcarstairs.blogspot.com/2009/10/11-pm-update.html
My five are in this post:
http://www.iheartmonster.com/2009/10/eighteen-hour-mark-readathon.html
Thank you! That was fun! (thanks for the cheers this morning too!)
My books can be found here:
http://brizmusblogsbooks.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-update-9.html
This was good fun!
SO great of you to support the readathon even though you had other commitments! Thanks!
Here's my list.
http://melissa-coffeebooksandlaundry.blogspot.com/2009/10/mini-challenge-give-me-five.html
I still have 7 minutes, right?
http://musebookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-mini-challenge-give-me-five.html
Now that I can finally comment, here's my list!
http://mealibris.wordpress.com/2009/10/24/read-a-thon-give-me-five-mini-challenge/
I avoid naming favorites but...lol, some books I loved I listed:
http://readinginappalachia.blogspot.com/2009/10/read-thon-hour-20.html
waitmantwillie@hotmail.com
I might be too late but I loved doing this anyway so here's my list:
http://theliterarystew.blogspot.com/
It certainly wasn't easy. There are so many wonderful children's books out there.
Don't stop posting such themes. I love to read articles like this. By the way add more pics :)
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