Remember what it was like when you were a little kid and your library had summer reading contests? I participated in many over the years, including the Virginia Beach Public Library's program every year in junior high and high school. I especially loved the prizes - which were more books! For every book you wrote a review of you got a free book, as well as for reading a book in each subject category, and for completing certain numbers of books. I have fond memories of trying to out-read my brother.
Well, thankfully those years are not completely over. An online group of librarians have been hosting an online summer reading program for the past several years. I haven't participated before, but am going to this year. All you have to do is set yourself a reading goal, and write little reviews of what you are reading. You don't have to have your own blog to participate, as your reviews can be posted to the Summer Reading Program directly.
I'm really excited, and hope I can get lots of summer reading in with this motivation. I am setting a goal of ten books, and will post my reviews here.
If you are interested in joining us or would like to see the reviews already completed to get some summer reading ideas, you can find more information at:
2 comments:
Good luck on your reading program.
I fear I'm too swamped to think of a complete reading list for this summer, except of course for my family's trip to Europe.
Nate from DC
Hopefully you'll enjoy the reviews then. Enjoy your trip.
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