The readathon is in full swing. Readers are in their 13th hour. I decided instead of being a reader this year, that I would be a cheerleader. I knew that once the California Capitol March was over, I would be too brain dead to read. And I was right. I tried reading a bit after we got home and couldn't comprehend a thing. Took a nap and jumped on line to visit all the readers and urge them on.
I got in some practice (inadvertently) cheerleading at the march, leading our troop in the YMCA song. They were playing YMCA over the loudspeaker and the cub master thought I was doing such a good job of it, that she appointed me to lead the boys in the Y M C A hand movements. Yes, father took pictures. Soon. Soon.
So, what is the read-a-thon all about.
What is Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon? For 24 hours, we read books, post to our blogs about our reading, and visit other readers’ blogs. We also participate in mini-challenges throughout the day. It happens twice a year, in April and in October.
It was created by the beloved Dewey. The first one was held in October 2007. Dewey died in late 2008. We’re still saddened by her absence, but the show must go on. The read-a-thon was renamed to honor its founder in 2009.
Dewey’s 24-Hour Read-a-thon is hosted by Eva, Nymeth, Hannah and Trish.
Check it out here and take the time the cheer on some of the 376 readers participating. Some reading for fun and some reading not only for fun, but charities as well. Good luck to all the readers!
Thanks so much for stopping by to cheer me on!
ReplyDeleteI'm cheering too! I think it's helping me more than the readers. It's been a wonderful thing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and cheering and for the wishes and encouragement!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the cheer!
ReplyDeleteHi Robin, you were doing a great job cheerleading and I am very glad you got to visit my blog and cheer me up. I didn't get to stay up all 24 hours but I still had fun thanks to girls like you :)
ReplyDeleteIt was great to see you as a cheerleader this time around!
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