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※The Hobby Corner February 2017 Challenge※Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed (11+ books)
Read: 11/11
Spell Outs
C- Christmas in Good Hope by Cindy Kirk-2/3/17
R- Reclaimed by River Savage-2/8/17
A- A Place of Peace by Amy Clipston-2/26/17
Y- Adam's Obsession by Sabrina York-2/21/17
O- Lazy Love by Kirsten Osbourne-2/9/17
N- Nuts by Alice Clayton-2/23/17
S- Stars in the Grass by Ann Marie Stewart-2/1/17
Tasks
Paint books and coloring books emerged in the United States as part of the "democratization of art" process, inspired by a series of lectures that concluded that all, regardless of background, students stood to benefit from art education.: Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind
Coloring books have been used to advertise a wide variety of products.: Read a book where someone works in advertising
Coloring books are widely used in schooling for young children.: Read a Children's Book
Coloring books have been used as teaching aids for developing creativity and knowledge of geometry.: Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry: That Wilder Boy by Kim Vogel Sawyer-2/14/17
Coloring books have seen wide application in the health professions as educational tools. One nurse, trying to limit the trauma of child surgery, described how the use of a coloring book "might help [the child] to understand what was going to happen to him.": Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Coloring books are also used in rehabilitation of accident victims to aid recovery of hand–eye coordination.: Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab: A Share in Death by Deborah Crombie-2/1/17
Coloring books are used with autistic children both for entertainment and for their soothing effect. One of the appeals of adult coloring books is that they help users relax and de-stress, because of the same soothing effect seen with autistic children.: Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another: Dear John by Kim Vogel Sawyer-2/13/17
Coloring books have been used to explain political events and issues.: Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue
The first commercially successful adult coloring books were published in 2012 and 2013 and began increasing in popularity in 2015.: Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013
By November 2015, Crayola began offering its own line of adult coloring books.: Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.: Jax by Lane Hart-2/15/17
※The Hobby Corner Monthly Challenge※Duration: February 1st to April 15, 2017
Relaxed: 11+ books
Spell Outs
Hard Surface
H: Hush, Hush- Becca Fitzpatrick- 2/2/17
A: Abby Cooper, Psychic Eye- Victoria Laurie- 2/23/17
R: Ready Player One- Ernest Cline- 3/14/17
D: Dark Lover- J.R. Ward- 2/14/17
S: Schooled in Magic- Christopher Nuttall- 2/22/17
U: Undead and Unwed- MaryJanice Davidson- 3/11/17
R: The Rose Mark- Connie Suttle- 4/15/17
F: The Fairy Godmother- Mercedes Lackey- 2/26/17
A: The Arrogant Architect- L.K. Collins- 3/6/17
C: Cinder- Marissa Meyer- 2/12/17
E: Echoes in Death- J.D. Robb- 2/8/17
I'm inRelaxed: 11+ books
C Chasing Mrs. Right - Katee Robert - 3 FEB
R Reckless Rendezvous - Eden Summers - 9 FEB
A Reaper - A. Zavarelli - 25 FEB
Y Lush - Beth Yarnall - 3 FEB
O One for the Money - Janet Evanovich - 8 FEB
N The Nerd Who Loved Me - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 7 FEB
S Seducing Mr. Right - Katee Robert - 4 FEB
M Melt For Me - Elisabeth Naughton - 13 FEB
A Ghost - A. Zavarelli - 27 FEB
R Rapture in Death - J.D. Robb - 11 FEB
K Killer in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 21 FEB
E E is for Evidence - Sue Grafton - 18 FEB
R The Redemption of Callie & Kayden - Jessica Sorensen - 16 FEB
S Spying in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 20 FEB
C The Bachelor's Baby - Dani Collins - 24 FEB
O One Night with Her Bachelor - Kat Latham - 25 FEB
L Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward - 19 FEB
O Obsession - Brooke Page - 17 FEB
R The Resolution of Callie & Kayden - Jessica Sorensen - 25 FEB
I In Bed with the Bachelor - Megan Crane - 24 FEB
N Nerd Gone Wild - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 13 FEB
G G is for Gumshoe - Sue Grafton - 23 FEB
P Beyond Me - Jennifer Probst- 17 FEB
A Stepbrother Wow! - Claire Adams - 6 FEB
G F is for Fugitive - Sue Grafton - 22 FEB
E Escorted - Claire Kent - 11 FEB
S Bound to the Bachelor - Sarah Mayberry - 12 FEB
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※◈◈ The Hobby Corner February 2017 Challenge ◈◈※ Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
◈◈◈◈ Spell Outs: ◈◈◈◈
M: The Heart of a Duke 7/2/17
A: Getting to Know Abraham Lincoln: A Quick-Read Biography about the Life of the United States' Sixteenth President 1/2/17
R: Barbarian’s Taming by Ruby Dixon 1/2/17
K: Lost Love 3/2/17
E: Aftermath 9/2/17
R: Tales from a Not-So-Happily Ever After! 3/2/17
S: Sydan: Galactic Guardians: A SciFi Alien Warrior Romance 5/2/17
Level: (Relaxed) 11+ books12/12 ~ finished Feb 24th
◈ Frame ◈
First and First by Santino Hassell ~ 2/6/17 ~ 4★
Retribution by Sloan Kennedy ~ 2/7/17 ~ 4★
Aniki's Garden by Claire Cray ~ 2/1/17 ~ 2★
My Fair Captain by J.L. Langley ~ 2/18/17★ ~ 5★
Empty Net by Avon Gale ~ 2/14/17 ~ 4
Read a book where a character is a student of some kind...
Escaping in Oz by Aria Grace ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
Read a book where someone has to be creative...
Beta Test by Annabeth Albert ~ 2/11/17 ~ 4★
Read a book with a doctor as the main character...
Bombs and Guacamole by B.A. Tortuga ~ 2/5/17 ~ 3.5★
Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab...
All Lessons Learned by Charlie Cochrane ~ 2/24/17 ~ 3.5★
Read a book with a political hot button issue...
Elected by Pepper Espinoza ~ 2/2/17 ~ 3★
Read a book set or published in 2012...
Traditions from the Heart by Bru Baker ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
Read a book set or published in November 2015...
Wish Come True - Anthology ~ 2/10/17 ~ 4★
The Hobby Corner February 2017 ChallengeDuration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed
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The Hobby Corner February 2017 ChallengeDuration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed 11+
Completed: 6/11
H. There's Something About Nik by Sara Hantz, 2/13
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R. Reached by Ally Condie, 2/14
D. Dear Heart, I Hate You by J Sterling, 2/6
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U. The Unlikeable Demon Hunter by Deborah Wilde, 2/6
R. Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone by JK Rowing, 2/21
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C. Off the Ice by Julie Cross. 2/28
E. Weddings, Crushes, and Other Dramas by Emily McKey, 2/10
※The Hobby Corner Monthly Challenge※ Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Levels:
Relaxed: 11+ books
Spell Outs
F The Night Bird
R If I Can't Have You: Susan Powell, Her Mysterious Disappearance, and the Murder of Her Children
A Evermore
Winter Street
M The House at Riverton
E Winter Street
Tasks
Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind
Read a book where someone works in advertising
Read a Children's Book
Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab
Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another
Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue
Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013
Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
The Hobby Corner Monthly Challenge※ Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed: 11+ books
Read: 16/16
M: A Matter of Time Book I 2/16 ★★★★
A: It's In His Arms by Shelly Alexander 2/1 ★★★★
R: Tricked by Rebecca Zanetti 2/24 ★★★★★
K: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose 2/4 ★★★★★
E: Tangled Up by Erin Nicholas|3155383] 2/11 ★★★
R: Oracle by R.J. Scott 2/18 ★★
S: The Shadow Queen 2/7 ★★★★
Tasks
Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind Nowhere Ranch 2/20 ★★★★
Read a book where someone works in advertising Love, Chocolate, and Beer 2/20 ★★
Read a Children's Book
Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry The Shadow Queen 2/7 ★★★★
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character Crossing Hearts 2/2 ★★★★
Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab Working It 2/5 ★★★
Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another Cold Shot 2/6 ★★★
Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue Dating Ryan Alback 2/19 ★★★
Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013 Must Be Magic 2/14 ★★★
Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general. Forward Pass 2/27 ★★
HOBBY CORNER - ColoringBegins: 01Feb17 / Ends: 28Feb17
LEVEL: Relaxed: 11+ books
11 / 11 completed
S*P*E*L*L
Frame
F - Fredrik Backman / A Man Called Ove ✔ - 02Feb17
R - RANSOME, Arthur / Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Russian Tale
A - Abraham Lincoln ✔ - 09Feb
M - Michael Perry / The Jesus Cow ✔ - 03Feb17
E - Exodus ✔ - 14Feb17
Tasks
Advertise a wide variety of products: Read a book where someone works in advertising
Crayola's own line of adult coloring books: Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
First commercial successful adult coloring books: Read a book published in 2013 - Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon ✔ - 23Feb17
Health professions as educational tools: Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Help users relax and de-stress: Read a book where one character soothes another - The FitzOsbornes in Exile ✔ - 16Feb17
Paint books and coloring books: Read a book where a character attends a lecture - Days of Awe ✔ – 09Feb17
Political events and issues: Read a book with a political hot button issue - VIETNAM - The Quiet American ✔ - 20Feb17
Rehabilitation of accident victims: Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab - One Plus One ✔ – 15Feb17
Schooling for young children: Read a Children's Book - Sam, Bangs & Moonshine ✔ - 14Feb17
Teaching aids for developing creativity and knowledge of geometry: Read a book where someone has to be creative - Death Masks ✔ – 08Feb17
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The Hobby Corner Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level- Shaded: 5-7 books
10 so far COMPLETED
Spell Outs
◈ Markers
M-Mean Streak by Sandra Brown **** 2/8/17
A-A Desperate Fortune by Susanna Kearsley ***** 2/11/17
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S-The Forgetting Time by Sharon Guskin ***** 2/1/17
Tasks
Paint books and coloring books emerged in the United States as part of the "democratization of art" process, inspired by a series of lectures that concluded that all, regardless of background, students stood to benefit from art education.: Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind
Coloring books have been used to advertise a wide variety of products.: Read a book where someone works in advertising-Summer Secrets by Jane Green **** 2/22/17
Coloring books are widely used in schooling for young children.: Read a Children's Book
Coloring books have been used as teaching aids for developing creativity and knowledge of geometry.: Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry
❥ Coloring books have seen wide application in the health professions as educational tools. One nurse, trying to limit the trauma of child surgery, described how the use of a coloring book "might help [the child] to understand what was going to happen to him.": Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character-Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly ***** 2/2/17
❥ Coloring books are also used in rehabilitation of accident victims to aid recovery of hand–eye coordination.: Read a book where a character is in an accident-Little Mercies by Heather Gudenkauf **** 2/17/17
❥ Coloring books are used with autistic children both for entertainment and for their soothing effect. One of the appeals of adult coloring books is that they help users relax and de-stress, because of the same soothing effect seen with autistic children.: Read a book where one character soothes another-This is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel *****! 2/19/17
❥ Coloring books have been used to explain political events and issues.: Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue-The Pearl That Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi ***** 2/1/17
❥ The first commercially successful adult coloring books were published in 2012 and 2013 and began increasing in popularity in 2015.: Read a book set or published in 2013-The Girl You Left Behind by Jojo Moyes ***** 2/15/17
❥ By November 2015, Crayola began offering its own line of adult coloring books.: Read a book published in 2015 in general.-Girl at War by Sara Nović ***** 2/6/17
The Hobby Corner February 2017 ChallengeOutlined: 4 or less books
6/4
DONE
1 creative AND works with geometry -creates stained glass Pane and Suffering 2/17
2 accident AND in rehab- falls thru roof Scheduled to Death 2/18
3 student of some kind Mackenzie's Mountain 2/14
4 character soothes another son quite ill American Vampire 2/18
5 politician main character AND with a political hot button issue The Shut Mouth Society 2/16
6 published in 2013 Stuff Matters: Exploring the Marvelous Materials That Shape Our Man-Made World 2/6
TCF—The Hobby Corner—Coloring Duration: 2/1/17—2/28/17 No page limits unless noted
Level: Shaded: 5-7 books
Read a book where a character is a student of some kind
Accidentally on Purpose by Jill Shalvis 2/9/17Read a book where someone works in advertising
Read a Children's Book
One Minute till Bedtime: 60-Second Poems to Send You off to Sleep by Kenn Nesbitt 2/19/17Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry *BOTH
Once in a Lifetime by Jill Shalvis 2/14/17Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Read a book where a character is in rehab
It's in His Kiss by Jill Shalvis 2/23/17Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another
Read a book with a political hot button issue
March: Book One by John Lewis 2/7/17Read a book set or published in 2013
Always on My Mind by Jill Shalvis 2/4/17Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
TCF—The Hobby Corner—ColoringDuration: 2/1/17—2/28/17
Level: Shaded: 5-7 books
Completed: 2/7
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S: Secrets of a Reluctant Princess by Casey Griffin, 2/9
TCF—The Hobby Corner—ColoringTimeframe: 2/1/17 to 2/28/17
7/7
M - Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton - 2/2/17 ♥♥♥♥
A - Author Annie Jocoby - Exposure - 2/15/17 ♥♥♥
R - Author J.D. Robb - Born in Death - 2/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
K - Author Karen Marie Moning - Dreamfever - 2/24/17 ♥♥♥♥
E - Author Janet Evanovich - Notorious Nineteen - 2/9/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
R - Rules of Contact by Jaci Burton - 2/19/17 ♥♥♥♥
S - Sugar and Spice by Lauren Conrad - 2/6/17 ♥♥♥♥
****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/24/17*****
The Hobby Corner February ChallengeDuration: 2/1/17 - 2/28/17
Level: Shaded (5-7 books)
Completed: 0 of 7
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Coloring books are widely used in schooling for young children.: Read a Children's Book
Coloring books are also used in rehabilitation of accident victims to aid recovery of hand–eye coordination.: Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab
The first commercially successful adult coloring books were published in 2012 and 2013 and began increasing in popularity in 2015.: Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013
By November 2015, Crayola began offering its own line of adult coloring books.: Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
Finished it up, with a couple days to spare!TCF—The Hobby Corner—Coloring
Timeframe: 2/1/17 to 2/28/17
7/7
M - Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton - 2/2/17 ♥♥♥♥
A - Author Annie Jocoby - Exposure - 2/15/17 ♥♥♥
R - Author J.D. Robb - Born in Death - 2/7/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
K - Author Karen Marie Moning - Dreamfever - 2/24/17 ♥♥♥♥
E - Author Janet Evanovich - Notorious Nineteen - 2/9/17 ♥♥♥♥♥
R - Rules of Contact by Jaci Burton - 2/19/17 ♥♥♥♥
S - Sugar and Spice by Lauren Conrad - 2/6/17 ♥♥♥♥
****CHALLENGE COMPLETE 2/24/17*****
Connie N. wrote: "Finished it up, with a couple days to spare!TCF—The Hobby Corner—Coloring
Timeframe: 2/1/17 to 2/28/17
7/7
M - Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton - 2/2/17 ♥♥♥♥
A - Author..."
Congrats!
FINISHED!I'm in
Relaxed: 11+ books
C Chasing Mrs. Right - Katee Robert - 3 FEB
R Reckless Rendezvous - Eden Summers - 9 FEB
A Reaper - A. Zavarelli - 25 FEB
Y Lush - Beth Yarnall - 3 FEB
O One for the Money - Janet Evanovich - 8 FEB
N The Nerd Who Loved Me - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 7 FEB
S Seducing Mr. Right - Katee Robert - 4 FEB
M Melt For Me - Elisabeth Naughton - 13 FEB
A Ghost - A. Zavarelli - 27 FEB
R Rapture in Death - J.D. Robb - 11 FEB
K Killer in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 21 FEB
E E is for Evidence - Sue Grafton - 18 FEB
R The Redemption of Callie & Kayden - Jessica Sorensen - 16 FEB
S Spying in High Heels - Gemma Halliday - 20 FEB
C The Bachelor's Baby - Dani Collins - 24 FEB
O One Night with Her Bachelor - Kat Latham - 25 FEB
L Lover Revealed - J.R. Ward - 19 FEB
O Obsession - Brooke Page - 17 FEB
R The Resolution of Callie & Kayden - Jessica Sorensen - 25 FEB
I In Bed with the Bachelor - Megan Crane - 24 FEB
N Nerd Gone Wild - Vicki Lewis Thompson - 13 FEB
G G is for Gumshoe - Sue Grafton - 23 FEB
P Beyond Me - Jennifer Probst- 17 FEB
A Stepbrother Wow! - Claire Adams - 6 FEB
G F is for Fugitive - Sue Grafton - 22 FEB
E Escorted - Claire Kent - 11 FEB
S Bound to the Bachelor - Sarah Mayberry - 12 FEB
Sandra wrote: "FINISHED!I'm in
Relaxed: 11+ books
C Chasing Mrs. Right - Katee Robert - 3 FEB
R Reckless Rendezvous - Eden Summers - 9 FEB
A ..."
Congrats!
The Hobby Corner Monthly Challenge※ Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed: 11+ books
Read: 16/16
M: A Matter of Time Book I 2/16 ★★★★
A: It's In His Arms by Shelly Alexander 2/1 ★★★★
R: Tricked by Rebecca Zanetti 2/24 ★★★★★
K: No One Left to Tell by Karen Rose 2/4 ★★★★★
E: Tangled Up by Erin Nicholas|3155383] 2/11 ★★★
R: Oracle by R.J. Scott 2/18 ★★
S: The Shadow Queen 2/7 ★★★★
Tasks
Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind Nowhere Ranch 2/20 ★★★★
Read a book where someone works in advertising Love, Chocolate, and Beer 2/20 ★★
Read a Children's Book
Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry The Shadow Queen 2/7 ★★★★
Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character Crossing Hearts 2/2 ★★★★
Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab Working It 2/5 ★★★
Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another Cold Shot 2/6 ★★★
Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue Dating Ryan Alback 2/19 ★★★
Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013 Must Be Magic 2/14 ★★★
Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general. Forward Pass 2/27 ★★
Danielle Gypsy Soul wrote: "The Hobby Corner Monthly Challenge※ Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Level: Relaxed: 11+ books
Read: 16/16
M: A Matter of Time Book I 2/16 ★★★★
A: ..."
Congrats!
Update message # 12 - Challenge completed - 23Feb17HOBBY CORNER - Coloring
Begins: 01Feb17 / Ends: 28Feb17
LEVEL: Relaxed: 11+ books
11 / 11 completed
S*P*E*L*L
Frame
F - Fredrik Backman / A Man Called Ove ✔ - 02Feb17
R - RANSOME, Arthur / Fool of the World and the Flying Ship: A Russian Tale
A - Abraham Lincoln ✔ - 09Feb
M - Michael Perry / The Jesus Cow ✔ - 03Feb17
E - Exodus ✔ - 14Feb17
Tasks
Advertise a wide variety of products: Read a book where someone works in advertising
Crayola's own line of adult coloring books: Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
First commercial successful adult coloring books: Read a book published in 2013 - Minor Adjustment Beauty Salon ✔ - 23Feb17
Health professions as educational tools: Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Help users relax and de-stress: Read a book where one character soothes another - The FitzOsbornes in Exile ✔ - 16Feb17
Paint books and coloring books: Read a book where a character attends a lecture - Days of Awe ✔ – 09Feb17
Political events and issues: Read a book with a political hot button issue - VIETNAM - The Quiet American ✔ - 20Feb17
Rehabilitation of accident victims: Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab - One Plus One ✔ – 15Feb17
Schooling for young children: Read a Children's Book - Sam, Bangs & Moonshine ✔ - 14Feb17
Teaching aids for developing creativity and knowledge of geometry: Read a book where someone has to be creative - Death Masks ✔ – 08Feb17
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Book Concierge wrote: "Update message # 12 - Challenge completed - 23Feb17HOBBY CORNER - Coloring
Begins: 01Feb17 / Ends: 28Feb17
LEVEL: Relaxed: 11+ books
11 / 11 completed
S*P*E*L*L
Frame
F - ..."
Way to get it in under the wire! I was just about to archive this! Congrats!
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You never know where an idea for a challenge can come from...and this one is no exception! A conversation with my husband led to this little challenge: A feature on a specific hobby every month!
For February, I'm featuring an indoors hobby that can help you relax: coloring!
There are three different ways to participate in this challenge: do a spell out of any of the words I'll list below, complete a number of tasks that correspond to a level, or mix and match to meet that level goal!
How To’s:
• Pick your level
• Read one book per task/letter
• Articles 'A', 'And', 'An', and 'The' do not count to match to a letter in the spell outs!
• Re-reads are allowed
• There are no page minimums or limits unless noted
Duration: February 1st to February 28th, 2017
Levels:
Outlined: 4 or less books
Shaded: 5-7 books
Filled In: 8-10 books
Relaxed: 11+ books
Spell Outs
Crayons ◈ Colored Pencils ◈ Markers ◈ Coloring Pages ◈ Coloring Book ◈ Paper ◈ Frame ◈ Hard Surface ◈ Comfortable Chair
Tasks
Paint books and coloring books emerged in the United States as part of the "democratization of art" process, inspired by a series of lectures that concluded that all, regardless of background, students stood to benefit from art education.: Read a book where a character attends a lecture or is a student of some kind
Coloring books have been used to advertise a wide variety of products.: Read a book where someone works in advertising
Coloring books are widely used in schooling for young children.: Read a Children's Book
Coloring books have been used as teaching aids for developing creativity and knowledge of geometry.: Read a book where someone has to be creative or work with geometry
Coloring books have seen wide application in the health professions as educational tools. One nurse, trying to limit the trauma of child surgery, described how the use of a coloring book "might help [the child] to understand what was going to happen to him.": Read a book with a doctor or nurse as the main character
Coloring books are also used in rehabilitation of accident victims to aid recovery of hand–eye coordination.: Read a book where a character is in an accident or in rehab
Coloring books are used with autistic children both for entertainment and for their soothing effect. One of the appeals of adult coloring books is that they help users relax and de-stress, because of the same soothing effect seen with autistic children.: Read a book where a character is on the autistic spectrum somewhere or where one character soothes another
Coloring books have been used to explain political events and issues.: Read a book with a politician main character or with a political hot button issue
The first commercially successful adult coloring books were published in 2012 and 2013 and began increasing in popularity in 2015.: Read a book set or published in 2012 or 2013
By November 2015, Crayola began offering its own line of adult coloring books.: Read a book set or published in November 2015, or in 2015 in general.
If you have questions about the challenge, feel free to ask!
Also, if you have a hobby you'd like to see featured over the next year, send me a PM! I do still have a couple of slots open in the 2017 schedule!