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2023 Reading Rainbow Readathon - Introduction and Sign-up Thread!

Welcome to 2023 Reading Challenge’s Summer Readathon! Back by popular demand, we will be hosting a 10-day long team readathon that we hope you will all enjoy just as much as last time! Didn’t participate in last year’s readathon? That’s totally cool! We will work to create teams with an even mix of seasoned and first-time “readathon-ers� as well as folks who read at different paces.

The theme is based on a suggestion from SarahKat! Thank you so much SarahKat for the amazing idea. If you would like to suggest a readathon theme, please send it via private message to bailey or in the Readathon Wrap-Up thread that will be posted at the end of the readathon.

General Information
This 10-day readathon runs from June 9 to June 18, 2023, beginning and ending at midnight in your personal time zone. Participants will be divided fairly into teams of up to 11 based on the amount of books pledged when signing up.
There are 2 prompts for each team:

1. Read a book with a cover that matches the color of your team. Any shade of your color is acceptable.
2. Bonus Points Prompt: Read a book with your team's color in the title. (Ex. The Bluest Eye, The Color Purple). Any shade of your color is acceptable.

Please refer to this website for examples of color shades:

Incidental finds for the bonus prompt will not be accepted. Examples such as Redeeming Love, Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, etc. These would be extremely difficult, if not impossible, to find for teams other than red. So to keep things fair we will not include titles that are not explicitly about the color.

The teams will be announced around the 2nd of June after sign-ups conclude. Unlike last year, you may read books for bonus points as many times as you wish! However, just like last year, you may not double count points if a book contains the color both in the title and on the cover.

Here's how it works:
Sign up in this thread by answering these questions:

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?

You have until June 1st to sign up here! At that point, the mods will put the teams together and notify everyone on the 2nd of June which teams you are in. We will post your teams in the comment below, and create threads for each team to discuss, as well as a spreadsheet to track progress.

*Team Leader roles:
Making sure everything is running smoothly. Note that there is nothing in this role that other team members cannot help with.
Making sure the spreadsheet your team will be using is updated. All members will be able to update but the leader just needs to double check, making sure it's filled out correctly. This will come into play especially if there are group members who cannot for whatever reason access the spreadsheet easily.
Another leadership role is that of support person or co-leader. This role could include anything from encouraging team members, updating spreadsheet progress, and general support of the team leader. It is similar to the team leader role but you would have another person to lead with!

TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT

Here are our teams for the 2023 Reading Rainbow Readathon!
You must check in with your team’s thread before the start of the readathon on the 9th. This is to ensure that everyone will be there to participate and move people around if teams become uneven due to missing teammates.

Though team size varies in some cases, the teams are evenly matched in terms of total books pledged per team, and previous readathon experience. Please reach out if you cannot find your name on this list or are unsure about which team you are on. Some participants have similar names and I have tried to distinguish between them.

Team Red
Leader: TerryJane
Shari, Kat, Lorelai, Karen, Mary, Naomi, Brittany, & Robynne

Team Orange
Leader: Kristina
D.L., Stacy, Bryan, Billie-Jade, Mansi V., Lulo, Anissa, Melissa, & Winter

Team Yellow
Leaders: Rachael & Lucy-Bookworm
¶Ù±ð²õ¾±°ùé, SarahKat, Hilary, Pooja, Pauline, Lena, & Rina

Team Green
Leaders: KSMary & Beth
bailey, Allie, Frida, Meghan, Rachel D., Sam, & aliterarylatte

Team Blue
Leader: Lisa
Carri Carey, Ziggy, Jaida, Gwen, Caterina, Samantha, Jackie, Sahira, & Kelly

Team Purple
Leader: Chiara
Carmen, Delu, Theresa, Ashley, Betty, Ilona, Lilac, Raya, & Stephanie

Hi, I'm signing up please!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
I'm going to aim for a minimum of 2 books.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
No

I would like to sign up.

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? My goal is 5 books

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No thank you.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes! The 25k Readathon

Please sign me up.
1. I think I should be able to read 4 books over the event
2. I will check in daily
3. Happy to co-lead
4. Took part in the World Mysteries readathon

Re the bonus prompt: does it have to be the exact colour name or any shade like prompt 1?

Signing up!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
3-4

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
Not this time

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
Yes

Count me in!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* Possibly, if you don't have enough

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes, world mysteries

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this time

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? yes both!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? I'd say 5-6

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this time, sorry

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No, but I've done a lot of team challenges in other groups

Please sign me up

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Probably 3

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*. No


4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No - this is my first readathon

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 4

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* Co-leader possibly

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes, I participated last year and had a blast!

Please sign me up! :)

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Hopefully 3

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? If you need more volunteers, then yes.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? I did not

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? I will commit to 2.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* Being my 1st Readathon, I’m going to say no. However, I was a secretary my entire life so it you are short leaders I’m sure I could figure it out.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* no

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? yes

1. 4 to 5
2. Absolutely
3. Not this time
4. Definitely took part in 2022 I can't remember about 2021.

Sign me up!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? I'd say about 5 books.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Sure, I'd be up for it.
4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? Nope!

Sign me up!!!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? I will commit to two books.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

I'll give this a try!! June 9 - June 18 2023

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? (At least 100 pages)

I'm going to aim for a minimum of 2 books in 10 days -I can do that.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
No

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Realistically I can commit to 4, I might manage more but it depends how things go (I have commitments both weekends that mean I am likely to have limited time)

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? It’s my first one so probably not (but I live & breathe spreadsheets so willing to help if needed)

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No, this is my first one

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Around 2- 3

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*. No


4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No - this is my first readathon

I would love to sign up!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
I can commit to 3 books.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No (I'll be moving during that time frame, so I would not be the best person for that).

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
I don't think so. I participated in last year's June readathon, but I can't remember if that was the World Mysteries readathon.

I'm in, this is my first readathon!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5 - 6

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 7
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Yes
4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes

Sign me up! This sounds like it would be fun.

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? At least 2 books.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No. I'm a newbie to team readathons.

Signing up! Need to for one of my last Bibliopoly prompts!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? I'd like to commit to reading 4.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? I did not. First time for me.

Hola, I'm in!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 7
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? no
4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? yes

Hello, Signing up!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? My goal is 2

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No thank you.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

Welcome, welcome, everyone who's signed up so far! I'm excited to see so many new and returning faces and can't wait to start reading with you all!!

Yes, please!

1. I’ll say 4. I assume if I read more that’s ok?
2. Yep
3. Happy to co-lead with someone
4. No

Hi! Sign me up, please!

1. Minimum of 2 (w/ 2-3 the goal)
2. Yes!
3. No thanks
4. Yes, in 2021 (25k)...it was fun!

I'll sign up please!

1. Approximately 2
2. Yes, although I might be a bit delayed on the last day due to travelling
3. No thank you
4. Yes, I did last year

Beth wrote: "Yes, please!

1. I’ll say 4. I assume if I read more that’s ok?
2. Yep
3. Happy to co-lead with someone
4. No"

Yes, absolutely fine if you end up reading more than your pledge! In readathons past we've found that a large number of people end up reading more than their initial goal :)

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 4

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No thank you.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

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Oh no @bailey I'm going to have to withdraw from the challenge. I realized I have overcommitted myself. So sorry! Maybe next time!

Natasha wrote: "Oh no @bailey I'm going to have to withdraw from the challenge. I realized I have overcommitted myself. So sorry! Maybe next time!"

Sad to see you go but I definitely understand! We will have another team readathon this fall so keep an eye out for that one!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5+

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* No thank you

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

bailey wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Oh no @bailey I'm going to have to withdraw from the challenge. I realized I have overcommitted myself. So sorry! Maybe next time!"

Sad to see you go but I definitely understand! W..."

bailey wrote: "Natasha wrote: "Oh no @bailey I'm going to have to withdraw from the challenge. I realized I have overcommitted myself. So sorry! Maybe next time!"

Sad to see you go but I definitely understand! W..."

Ok thanks, I will and I'll make sure my calendar is free FIRST! 🙃 Enjoy!

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
2-3
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No
4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
No, this will be the first one.

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 4-5

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this time

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? No

Rachael wrote: "Please sign me up.
1. I think I should be able to read 4 books over the event
2. I will check in daily
3. Happy to co-lead
4. Took part in the World Mysteries readathon

Re the bonus prompt: does i..."

Rachael, so sorry I missed your question! The mods have discussed and decided the bonus prompt will also include any shade of your color. I have included a link in the original comment on this thread to a website listing different examples of shades for those who want to take a look!

I'll give this a try!! June 9 to June 18 2023

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? My goal is 3 books

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes (But I will need some help with regards to this if the team leader doesn't mind - (He/she/they) can contact me before the start of the event please)

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No thanks.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? nope. :/


PS: Also, First time, doing a Readathon. How does it works?

Naomi wrote: "I'll give this a try!! June 9 to June 18 2023

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? My goal is 3 books

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team appr..."

Welcome! We have lots of first time readathoners this summer so I'm excited to introduce you all to the event. More general information can be found here and information specific to this readathon can be found here.

Basically, we all just read books that fit the prompts for the readathon and add them to our team's spreadsheet to get points. Teams will be announced on June 2nd with the link to your spreadsheet. Once teams are finalized I will let your leader know to contact you before we start reading on the 9th!

1. 3-4 books
2. Yes
3. No
4. No

1. 2-3 books
2. Yes
3, No
4. No

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
3 or 4

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
Sure!

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021?
No

1. I can aim for 4 books read.
2. Yes
3. I’m a newbie, but I can co-lead if you need people
4. No

I'd like to sign up if im not too late!

1. I'll pledge 4, could probably do more though

2. Yeah no problem

3. Not this round :)

4. No

I'd like to sign up!
1. 4 or 5
2. Yes
3. Not this time
4. No

I'd like to sign up...

1. 2 books
2. yes
3. No thank you
4. yes, world mysteries (I think)

1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Maybe shoot for 2 at first with all my other reading projects right now.

2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? I think I should be able to yes.

3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Unfortunately no, I have been struggling with my arm and sometimes using computer is hard on it.

4. Did you participate in either the World Mysteries readathon in 2022 or the 25k readathon in 2021? I can't remember, but I don't think so.