Dewey's Read-A-Thon Preparations

It is October and that has come to mean one thing and one thing only. That's right! It is time for Dewey's 24 Hour Read-a-thon. One entire day, 24 hours, dedicated to reading. Saturday, October 12, 2013. Nothing gets me blogging like Dewey's Read-a-thon. This is my third read-a-thon and I am starting to get the hang of things. I now have clear goals and a plan of action. It is not a detailed plan of action, but at least I have the outline of a strategy.

 

Last read-a-thon I planned my reading location well, which made for a comfortable and relaxing 24 hours. I had plenty of quiet space, supplemental reading materials, great light, internet access, and comfortable chairs. This read-a-thon I have planned the social aspects of the read-a-thon, and I believe it will make for a fun and lively 24 hours.

 

To make this experience more social, I told EVERYBODY about the read-a-thon and asked them to participate. None of my friends could participate for the entire read-a-thon, but a couple of them volunteered to be cheerleaders #RahRahReadathon! The best thing is that several of my friends and I are getting together for a read-a-thon party. They are cooking the food and I am bringing the books and snacks. We are all going to sprawl out and READ READ READ!!!

 

 

 

Goals

• Read all of the Silver Bell Award Winners
• Read at least one book out of my comfort zone (which means romance and/or horror)
• HAVE FUN!!!

Snacks

• cheese
• crackers
• turkey jerky

Book Gifts for Guests 



Reader 1- Male;  Mid-Late 50's;  Former bookseller

 

 

Reader 2 - Female; 12 years old, Student

School for Science and Technology

 

 

Reader 3 - Female; Mid 40's; Writer

Reader 4 - Female; Mid 40's; Social Activist

 

 

Reader 5-Female; 16 years old; Student School for the Arts

 





Reader 6 - Male; 7 years old; Student; Series fan



Reader 7 - Female; Mid 40's; Runner