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MAY 2024 CHALLLENGE
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MAY 2024 TASKS
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3.1 Mickslibrarian
(2nd & 3rd place ties)
2.3 Linda C
2.5 Pat
1.7 Bethany
1.11 Diana S
MOST PAGES
3.2 Pat
2.4 Mickslibrarian
1.8 Linda C
Reading Jar Winners
1.9 Tessa
1.10 Marilyn
Needed: an one point task (your choice) give it a name.
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1.8 (Linda C’s) Lilac Sunday – 2nd Sunday in MayRochester, NY has a Lilac Festival in Highland Park every May. The Park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead has more than 700 varieties in a wide range of color from white to deep purple.
Read a book with a lilac on the cover (show cover) or that has a lilac colored cover (more than 60%)
For this task use the formal definition of the Lilac color - pale purple with tones of pink, pinky purple or purply pink.
2.3 (Linda C’s) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthRead 2 books written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander authors – can be 2 by the same author or 2 different authors. Tell us what country is their heritage.
These sites may be of interest:
Asian American Writers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...
Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List for Adults - https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recom...
Oh wow. I'm going to have to think a bit. I'll get mine posted tomorrow for sure!
Task 1.7 May 9th is National Lost Sock Memorial DayIn remembrance of all the socks lost in the dryer or elsewhere, read a book with a sock visible on the cover (show cover) OR the authors' initials are in LOST SOCK.
2.5 ~ MAY NATIONAL CELBRATIONS MONTH Pick 2 different options and read a book for each
A: NATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN DIET MONTH
Read a book that is set in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea
List: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco; Malta, Cyprus, and Gibraltar.
B: NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Read a book that has a bicycle, tricycle, or unicycle on the cover.
or
A book where someone rides a bike
C: NATIONAL STRAWBERRY MONTH
Read a book with a pink cover (75% or more)
D: NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH
Read a book which is set near or on an ocean or lake.
3.2 UNCLE JACKWe are heading to New York next week to celebrate my husband's uncle's 100th birthday. Celebrate with us by choosing three different options and read a book for each one.
1. The party will be in New York.
Read a book set in New York State.
2. Uncle Jack was born in 1924.
Read a book published between 1924 and 2024.
3. Uncle Jack will be 100 years old.
Read a book that has an elderly (senior citizen) as its main character.
4. Uncle Jack enlisted and served in the military during WW2.
Read a book set during WW2.
5. Uncle Jack has 5 children.
Read a book that has a 5 in its page count.
6. Uncle Jack wrote a book about his life titled Jack Webber, Here .
Read a biography, autobiography, or memoir.
7. Uncle Jack was twice the international director of the Lions club, and all proceeds from his book sales go the Brandel-Murphy Youth Foundation.
Read a book that features a charity, service organization, foundation, or club in the plot
OR
a book that has a picture of a lion on the cover.
8. Uncle Jack still plays golf as a recreational activity.
Read a book with sports as a MPG.
TESSATask 1.9 - International No Diet Day
Read a book with a sweet treat on the COVER. (Post the cover image)
2.4 MAYAGRAMS PT. 11. MAY
Read a book published in May of any year.
2. AMY/MYA
Read a book that is by an author whose name is AMY or MYA (any name) or whose MC is named AMY or MYA. The spelling must be exact.
3.1 MAYAGRAMS PT. 21. AYM
Read a book whose author was linked with the "angry young men" literary movement of the 1960's. You can find a list here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_y... (note that they are not all men).
2. YAM
Read a book whose cover is "yammy" (50%+): dark brown, light pink, white, yellow, or purple.
3. YMA
Read a book that WON a Youth Media Award for any year.
Here is a list of the awards: https://simmons.libguides.com/ChildLi... and here is a searchable database of award winning books: http://www.dawcl.com/search.asp
Tell us which award it won and which year.
Linda C wrote: "2.3 (Linda C’s) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthRead 2 books written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander authors – can be 2 by the same auth..."
Diana,
Can you edit this task in the Comprehensive list above to indicate that the task is to
Read 2 books written by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander authors
Thanks
1.10 Mother's DayMother's Day is bittersweet, remembering my mom.
Read a book with a mom as a main character OR a book whose author's first or last name starts with any letter in her name, Sara Louise.
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ONE POINT TASKS
1.1 MOTHER'S DAY
Take it easy, enjoy the day with a delightful BOOK of your choice.
1.2 NATIONAL RESCUE DOG DAY
Read a book with a dog on the cover (show cover) -or- the letters DOG in the title.
1.3 CELEBRATE THE AUTHOR: HIM VS HER
This month its MICHAEL KORYTA VS JODI PICOULT
Read a book by one of these Authors.
1.4 BUZZWORD
This month the buzzword is EVERY.
Read a book with EVERY in the title. You can also use words like EVERYONE, EVERYTHING, etc......
1.5 READ THE ALPHABET
Read a book that it's TITLE starts with the LETTER E
(exclude A, An, or The) -OR- Author's FIRST/ LAST name starts with the LETTER E.
BONUS POINT: If the title & Author's FIRST/LAST name starts with E.
1.6 International Museum Day
Read a book where the Main Character visited a museum or an art gallery.
1.7 (Bethany's task) May 9th is National Lost Sock Memorial Day
In remembrance of all the socks lost in the dryer or elsewhere, read a book with a sock visible on the cover (show cover) OR the authors' initials are in LOST SOCK
1.8 (Linda C’s task) Lilac Sunday – 2nd Sunday in May
Rochester, NY has a Lilac Festival in Highland Park every May. The Park designed by Frederick Law Olmstead has more than 700 varieties in a wide range of color from white to deep purple.
Read a book with a lilac on the cover (show cover) or that has a lilac colored cover (more than 60%)
For this task use the formal definition of the Lilac color - pale purple with tones of pink, pinky purple or purply pink.
1.9 (Tessa's Task) International No Diet Day
Read a book with a sweet treat on the COVER. (Post the cover image)
1.10 (Marilyn's Task) Mother's Day
Mother's Day is bittersweet, remembering my mom.
Read a book with a mom as a main character OR a book whose author's first or last name starts with any letter in her name, Sara Louise.
1.11 (Diana S's Task) STAR WARS DAY
Read a book with STARS on the cover (show cover) -or- a character who is a Father (Dad) in the story.
TWO POINT TASKS
2.1 THE LOTTERY
Read 2 Books
GO to THE LOTTERY task for details. This is a TIME-LIMITED task.
2.2 ANIMALS IN THE MONTH OF MAY
Read 2 Books
May 14th is World Migratory Bird Day
May 15th is International Kangaroo Day
May 20th is World Bee Day
May 23rd is World Turtle Day
May 31st is World Parrot Day.
Read 2 books about any of these animals or with any of these animals on the cover (show cover)
2.3 (Linda C’s task) Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read 2 books written by Asian Americans, Native Hawaiian, or Pacific Islander authors– can be 2 by the same author or 2 different authors. Tell us what country is their heritage.
These sites may be of interest:
Asian American Writers - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of..., Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Reading List for Adults - https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recom...
2.4 (Mickslibrarian's Task) MAYAGRAMS PT. 1
Read 2 Books
1. MAY
Read a book published in May of any year.
2. AMY/MYA
Read a book that is by an author whose name is AMY or MYA (any name) or whose MC is named AMY or MYA. The spelling must be exact.
2.5 (Pat's Task) MAY NATIONAL CELBRATIONS MONTH
Read 2 Books
Pick 2 different options and read a book for each
A: NATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN DIET MONTH
Read a book that is set in a country that borders the Mediterranean Sea
List: Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, and Morocco; Malta, Cyprus, and Gibraltar.
B: NATIONAL BIKE MONTH
Read a book that has a bicycle, tricycle, or unicycle on the cover.
or
A book where someone rides a bike
C: NATIONAL STRAWBERRY MONTH
Read a book with a pink cover (75% or more)
D: NATIONAL WATER SAFETY MONTH
Read a book which is set near or on an ocean or lake.
THREE POINT TASKS
3.1 (Mickslibrarian's Task) MAYAGRAMS PT. 2
Read 3 Books
1. AYM
Read a book whose author was linked with the "angry young men" literary movement of the 1960's. You can find a list here:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angry_y... (note that they are not all men).
2. YAM
Read a book whose cover is "yammy" (50%+): dark brown, light pink, white, yellow, or purple.
3. YMA
Read a book that WON a Youth Media Award for any year.
Here is a list of the awards: https://simmons.libguides.com/ChildLi... and here is a searchable database of award winning books: http://www.dawcl.com/search.asp
Tell us which award it won and which year.
3.2 (Pat's Task) UNCLE JACK
Read 3 Books
We are heading to New York next week to celebrate my husband's uncle's 100th birthday. Celebrate with us by choosing three different options and read a book for each one.
1. The party will be in New York.
Read a book set in New York State.
2. Uncle Jack was born in 1924.
Read a book published between 1924 and 2024.
3. Uncle Jack will be 100 years old.
Read a book that has an elderly (senior citizen) as its main character.
4. Uncle Jack enlisted and served in the military during WW2.
Read a book set during WW2.
5. Uncle Jack has 5 children.
Read a book that has a 5 in its page count.
6. Uncle Jack wrote a book about his life titled Jack Webber, Here.
Read a biography, autobiography, or memoir.
7. Uncle Jack was twice the international director of the Lions club, and all proceeds from his book sales go the Brandel-Murphy Youth Foundation.
Read a book that features a charity, service organization, foundation, or club in the plot
OR
a book that has a picture of a lion on the cover.
8. Uncle Jack still plays golf as a recreational activity.
Read a book with sports as a MPG.
FIVE POINT TASK
5.1 HELLO SUMMER
Read 5 Books
PICNIC
CAMPING
TRAVELING
PARK(S)
SWIMMING
READING
BEACH
BASEBALL
CRUISE(S)
INSECTS
ICE CREAM
GRILLING
SANDALS
WATERMELON
RIVER
FIREFLIES
• Pick 5 words from list above
• one book per word
• Find word in text, give the sentence and LOC #