There are so many authors who have written books that have meant the world to me. They’ve taken me on adventures, caused me to think in profound ways and have influenced me as a reader and writer. During the month of February I wish to take some time to shower some of my favorites with book love. I’m new with doing anything like this but I’m just going to dive right in and if you would like to join me, you are welcome to. The more the merrier. Feel free to snag the images I made for each week with Adobe Spark and let us keep up the good work of supporting the work our favorite authors.
As a K-5 school librarian, I talk about books, authors, and illustrators daily in a manner I hope ignites my students’ love of reading. I am an active reading champion to anyone who would listen, a book cheerleader of sorts and I don’t just stop at the four walls of my school. I tell my fabulous hairdresser about the books I read, the man who sells me coffee at Premier Gourmet, my church family, my dance mom crew (they’re the best!), and anyone who follows me on Social Media. My Twitter game is tight but my Instagram game is lame-I need to work on that.
Blogging has been a great platform for sharing and talking about books and I see people hosting challenges through memes all the time and thought maybe I would give it a go. Should you choose to join me, my plan for each full week of February is below. You can participate any way you choose.
- Write a blog post & share it on your choice of platforms
- Write and share reviews of books by your favorite authors
- Shout out your favorite authors on your choice of Social Media platforms #AuthorShoutOut #AuthorsWeLove #AuthorsILovetoRead (these are just some suggestions)
- Record a video Book Talk and share it
In the comments at the end of this post, leave your name, a link to your blog or social media handles if you’re diving in with me.
Week #1 February 4-10 Kick-Butt Debut Authors
#Kick-ButtDebutAuthors #AuthorsWeLove #AuthorShoutOut
Who are your favorite breakout authors? Any debut author from 2017 until the present would count for this category. Who are they and what book(s) did they write?
Share as many times as you wish. 1 author a day for 1 week, or share them all in one grand post.
Week #2 February 11-17 Authors With Generous Hearts
#AuthorsWithBigHearts #AuthorsWeLove #AuthorShoutOut
Are there authors out there who’ve shown you and your students love? Did they Skype or Google Hangout with you? Did they engage with you and your students in a meaningful way? Sent you book swag? Shared writing tips and advice? Who are they and what book(s) did they write? Here’s your chance to shower some love on them for all of those wonderful things they’ve done. I can’t wait to hear about them!
Share as many times as you wish. 1 author a day for 1 week, or share them all in one grand post.
Week #3 February 18-24 New to You Favorite Authors
#NewAuthors #AuthorsWeLove #AuthorShoutOut
What authors have you discovered these past 5 years or so whose work you fell in love with instantly? Who are they and what book(s) did they write? What was that one book they wrote that made you a fan?
Share as many times as you wish. 1 author a day for 1 week, or share them all in one grand post.
Week #4 February 25-March 3 The Greatest of All Time Authors
#GreatestofAllTIme #AuthorsWeLove #AuthorShoutOut
Who are some of your favorite book creators who have been in this game for a while? I’m talking about 10 years or more. Did they write a classic? Are they responsible for a series that you enjoyed and have re-read over the years? Did they write a book that has now been made into a movie? Who are they and what book(s) did they write?
Share as many times as you wish. 1 author a day for 1 week, or share them all in one grand post.
Are you in?
Shouting Out Our Favorite Authors & Spreading the Book Love
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CeCeLibrarian’s Book Blog 
What a fantastic idea! I’m in!
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