Young Readers Challenge

Young Readers Challenge
Dates- Jan- Dec '08
Challenge- Read 12 books or more for the under 12's, perfect challenge for getting recommendations for my class.
My Choices
I think I am allowed to choose as I go:) Will check!

Shakespeare

Shakespeare Challenge at BiblioShakespeare choices.
Date Runs- 1st Jan '08-31st June '08
Challenge- Read four books by or about Shakespeare
My Choices
- Romeo and Juliet
- A Midsummer Night's Dream
- Othello
- Hamlet

Happy New Year!

I know I am a little early but just wanted to say have a great New Year everyone, I hope it is a happy one for all:) As for me I am off to buy myself a few books and a notebook because this year IS the year when I record faithfully all the books I have read and what I thought of them. I will, I will, I will.

Current Read and Inspections

Currently reading Marley and Me but things have taken a back seat as my school found out this week that we have an inspection next week so have lots of planning and preparation to do:) Oh the joys of my job!

Travelling Reading Journal- anyone want to join in?

I was lying in bed last night thinking about bookcrossing and reading (as you do) and it got me thinking about how much I enjoy hearing peoples thoughts about books and reading. So I thought I might set up a little travelling reading journal where the book gets sent around the world (hopefully!) and people keep it for a month or so (less if they wish) and either write about books they are reading, their thoughts on books in general etc and I could even provide some prompts if necessary. Then when they have finished they email the next person on the list, get their address and it gets posted on etc. What do people think? Obviously there will be issues with where people could afford to post and the fact that you will have to let one person know your address so I don't know how people feel about that?

Anyway am I going barmy or do people think this could work? Please leave me a comment and let me know! Also let me know if you are interested.

Sunday Shout Out!

Todays Sunday Shout out is Sam at Book Chase. He is one of my regular visits and has updated me on a few things that have happened here in the UK book world! Full of good links and interesting book reviews he is intelligent and thoughtful and I would definitely recommend you take a wander over there!

Ooh A challenge that relates to my job- so I have to do it!

The Young Readers Challenge asks you to read 12 books for under twelves, January to December 2008. I don't think I am going to pick out a list to start with but will just see how it goes!