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In 2008, I joined 2 reading challenges and am happy that I could finish the Young Readers’ Challenge!
I missed 3 books off the Young Adult Challenge but still, it’s great to know that my kid read 12 books and I read 10 books myself…
For 2009, I would like to call on ALL readers (*especially Malaysian students, Mums and Dads!!!) to join me in this reading challenge.
HOW TO JOIN?
1. Just make a list of 12 books you will read with your child in 2009. Join in anytime and don’t worry if you haven’t got your list yet!
2. Start off with 1-2 books you have at home…(textbooks NOT allowed!)
3. If you have a blog, add a comment here with a link to your blog.
4. If you don’t have a blog, add a comment here with your list of books. You’re welcome to check in regularly to keep each other on track!
5. If you’d like to add the button on your blog, here’s the HTML code. Just copy and paste it onto your blog:
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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN
For your child…
1. You’ll spend some quality time with your child. And your child will treasure the memory of having you ALL to himself/herself for that time.
2. Your child will have read at least ONE book in a month = 12 books in a year.
3. It’s a great way to drag your child away from the PSP, Gameboy, Wii, TV or Internet!
4. Open your child’s mind with a new experience and (hopefully) a new hobby and love for lifelong learning…
For you…
You will have the satisfaction of knowing that you actually READ 12 books in a year!
Let’s work together to encourage reading among our children, shall we? I hope you’ll join me in this challenge. Let’s change the statistics from TWO to TWELVE!!!
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2009!
*NOTE: I’m encouraging Malaysians because statistics (1996-2005) show that:
a) In 1996, Malaysian children read only TWO books a year. In 2005, Malaysian children STILL read only an average of TWO books a year.
b) Books make up only 3% of the chosen reading material compared to newspapers, which make up 77.4%!
c) Malaysia has not reached a 100% literacy rate yet.
d) 60% respond that other interests are taking up reading time…
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Hello!
Happy New Year to you!
I don’t have a child but I’m interested in this challenge. Can my list of books cross over with other challenges?
Ouch! Only two books a year? It’s so sad… Then who are those people buying books at bookstores? Is it that they only buy books but they don’t actually read them?
Haha…I thought the challenge is for ME to Read-A-Book-A-Month, which is like Mission Impossible to me. But reading one book a month with YY doesn’t sound half bad.
Hey, I’ve added your challenge to my list of challenges for 2009. I already have ten challenges! Wow.
Well, reading more books this year is one of my New Year resolutions so these challenges will just help keep me right on track.
Oh, I’ll put up my list of books on my Challenges page.
Josette – Thanks! Great to hear that you’ll join in the challenge
Sure, ANY books are allowed as long as they are not textbooks!
A Mom’s Diary – Ya, I’m behind on my own reading as I’ve been reading more kids books. Do join in! Can’t wait to see what books you read with YY
KittyCat ~ the little man & I are in for this one. We’ll list our books here. =)
oh this is a very good challenge. love your reviews very much. would love to take up this challenge but not at this moment yet… am still trying to introduce books to my kid
Sting – Nice to know you like the reviews as I hardly get feedback on this blog!
I’m also happy to know that you will be starting your kid on reading soon. Do join the challenge by listing out the books you hope to read with him. That’s part of the fun, see?
Anyway, let me know if I can help ok?
a good way to kick start an old habit.
game on!!
Jibeng – Nice to see another participant! Remember to return with a link to your list of books
My kid is nearly 40, but I do have grandchildren, so I will read to them. I have no books hee, so will hve to see waht the library has. No blog either.
This will give me time to read with my nephews
Lindy – I love your determination & spirit to read to your grandkids! With such a strong drive, I’m sure we’ll hear from you soon with your list of books
Sue – Welcome, welcome! You’re a good aunt and the boys will remember you for this.
I wish that I could do this challenge. I have 8 nieces and nephews ranging in age from 2 16 year olds-cousins-to a 4 year old, but sadly my ALS/Lou Gehrig’s Disease took away my ability to speak clearly. I am waiting for a speaking machine. I miss reading to the younger ones! Judy
This sounds like a great challenge! I decided to add some twists to it for myself – my post is here. I’ll keep it updated with my list of books!
Been thinking about this challenge. Care to share some good books that you have read for Lucas?
Judy – Sorry to hear about your situation and I’m touched by your wanting to read to all the kids around your place. You’re such an inspiration to any Mum or Dad who can read but are either too busy or otherwise to do so. Hope you’ll get your speaking machine soon…
Belle – Welcome, welcome! Love twist you’ve given to the challenge and look forward to see your list soon…
Yvonne – Goodie!!! I was thinking of compiling an updated list of that. Thanks for nudging me on this. In the meantime, here are some of his reads: http://rightreads.com/reading-challenges/
This is great! I take the challenge then hihihi
I am a Granny who helps as a resource person for two very busy parents. We live in Kuala Lumpur.
Reading bedtime stories has been part of the day’s routine since they were tiny. The twins are now 4 and Junior is 2.
We have books of our own and I borrow from a children’s library where I help as a volunteer once a week.
All the adults read – newspapers, magazines, books and online.
I expect the children to copy the modelled behaviour ie READ
MamaIrfan – I’m happy to see you accepting the invitation! Can’t wait to see the books you’ve selected for Irfan
Moremummy – Hello! The kids at home and at the library are really lucky to have you as a resource person. I strongly believe that the kids will read because my dad read, we read and now, my kid’s reading.
I’m gonna check out the kids’ library in China too and see where I can help.
Hi KittyCat.
Thanks for inviting me for the Reading Challenge. Really interesting and I’d love to join too. I think it would be okay if I read with my nieces and nephews because I don’t have my own kids. I’ll be sticking the button at my blogs.
Thanks.
KakChik – That’s great!!! Do come back with your list of books, ok? I’m quite excited to find some really nice aunts out there who read to kids…
Hi KittyCat.
I’ve already make a post on this challenge and the link is here: http://maribaca.blogspot.com/2009/01/read-book-month-challenge.html
Hi KittyCat! Our first read is here. We’ve also read more of the Magic Tree House series, I just haven’t posted yet. Will catch up one of these days, eh?
And Happy Chinese New Year to you & your family.
Hi! I finished my first book of the year last night: The Sweet Far Thing by Libba Bray.
Read my review here.
Hi again,
I read another book for February: The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo. Here’s my review.
hi Kittycat,
sorry for the delay of my book list and here are my 1’st review? anything u think that I should improve… please let me know ya! cheers
I link of my review;
http://mamairfan.com/?cat=37
Kak Chik – Good to see your list up
Drey, Josette & MamaIrfan – Thanks for starting the ball rolling!
Hello, I managed to read two books for March. Phew! But only reviewed one. Here it is:
An Ocean Apart, a World Away by Lensey Namioka
Hey..
I didn’t realise you were doing a challenge. My No.1 is already participating in a state reading challenge, and has to read 30 books by Aug. He’s done 20 books already. Heheheh…
As for me…I’ve just finished Change of Heart by Jodi Piccolt and now am rereading Life of Pi – Yann Martal. I shall link up my reviews soon on my blog.
Mott – I started the challenge and it sounds like your son and you are perfect contestants for it too
Looking forward to your reviews here on Mr. Linky!!!
1 book a month is not that bad. i am currently reading children’s bible to my kids every night.
Wen – Join, join, join! We’ve been trying to read a child’s book of prayers to him too but he’s not interested. I think bible stories may be a better option
Here’s my book review for April:
http://www.booksloveme.com/2009/04/the-plain-janes-by-cecil-castellucci-and-jim-rugg/
Josette – Thanks for reminding me that I’m hosting a Challenge
I’ve posted your review for April and have also set up Mr. Linky for May. Will try to be on time for June!