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ReFoReMo Surprise + Sharing Buzz Contest

1/20/2016

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By Carrie Charley Brown

Well...do you notice anything new and spectacular about the blog? We want to thank our incredibly talented resident illustrator, Lori Nawyn, for the fabulous new header! We are so glad to embark upon this journey with you, and our little mascot's voyage symbolizes it well! Will you board the ReFoReMo boat with us?

As the February 15th ReFoReMo registration date nears, we'd like to create a buzz! 
With our passion for picture books and appreciation for this art form, what better way to ring in ReFoReMo 2016 than with singer/songwriter Emily Arrow? We all want kids to fall in love with our eventual works of art, as well, and Emily captures the heart of that through song. Let's encompass Emily's contagious spirit and enthusiasm through song as our event draws near!

Presenting...The Official ReFoReMo Song!
Written and Performed by the one and only Emily Arrow

Let's kick ReFoReMo into gear with a sharing contest and some prizes! Anyone is welcome to share, but this round of prize drawings are open to US residents only.  Sharing is all it takes to enter the drawings between the dates of January 19-February 2!  As you know, the bigger the buzz, the more picture book writers we will inspire. Together we can transform writing for picture book writers and illustrators at any learning level. Great gains comes from reading the newest picture books on the market.  That's a great thing to share!

Many options allow you to share more each day. Pick your favorite social media sites: Twitter, FB, Google +, your blog, You Tube, etc.  If you are not sure what to say, you can find information about our mission here.  We love originality, but please feel free to use the Tweet examples below to guide your shares, as well.  We've included our Twitter handles in each Tweet so we can retweet you and show our appreciation. If using Facebook, please friend and tag us there instead: Carrie and Kirsti. Feel free to expand on these examples in other forums that allow more characters.


Presenting the Official #ReFoReMo Challenge Song by the one and only @helloemilyarrow!
 
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s @carriebrowntx @kirsticall

Catch #ReFoReMo fever through song! @helloemilyarrow @carriebrowntx @kirsticall
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s

Get your foot a-tappin' as @helloemilyarrow kicks of #ReFoReMo in true kidlit fashion! 
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s @carriebrowntx @kirsticall URL

The second annual #ReFoReMo is drawing near! Will you be there, #picturebook writers? #giveaway @carriebrowntx @kirsticall
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s

Registration for #ReFoReMo 2016 is coming February 15! #picturebook #writers #giveaway @carriebrowntx @kirsticall
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s

Take a look at the author-educator line up again HERE. Find a few of them you would like to promote and share like this example:


Author-educators
@ewhamilton @SauerTammi @MarcieFAtkins ready to rock #ReFoReMo! #giveaway @carriebrowntx @kirsticall http://ow.ly/XfQ1s

Feel free to use any of our author educator's twitter handles!
Or mention the educators in general, like this:
 

PB writers! #ReFoReMo guests revealed! Sign up for updates and enter #giveaway. @carriebrowntx @kirsticall 
http://ow.ly/XfQ1s

Of course, you can create your own original tweets and shares! Just be sure to list this URL and tag Kirsti and me so we can thank you!

So...what are the prizes? Mentor Texts, of course!  I received each of the texts shown below as a brand new hardcover review copy during the CYBILS awards. It will be hard to part with these special stories, but I feel compelled to share.  Due to shipping costs, I must limit the drawings only to US entrants. 


All three books are listed in the Rafflecopter below. Your entries will apply to all of the books and Rafflecopter will choose one winner for each book.

Thank you for your support!  We can't wait to share ReFoReMo with you!

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Kane Miller EDC Publishing
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Candlewick Press
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Chronicle Books
a Rafflecopter giveaway
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Emily Arrow creates literature inspired music for children, cultivating an appreciation and love for singing, songwriting, literature, and art. Winner of the 2015 John Lennon Songwriting Contest, Emily is currently recording her debut children’s album, “​Storytime Singalong​” that will be released in January 2016. She has collaborated with award­winning authors including Peter Brown of THE CURIOUS GARDEN, Peter H. Reynolds of THE DOT, and Kelly Light of LOUISE LOVES ART to name a few. Emily is based in Los Angeles and regularly performs at children’s literature festivals, schools, and libraries sharing her love for music and literature.

Follow Emily at these Social Media links:
You Tube, Twitter: @helloemilyarrow, Facebook,
and on her site at www.EmilyArrow.com.

28 Comments
Jodi McKay
1/19/2016 07:22:07 am

Love the header and song! So much fun already, can't wait for the rest!!

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Carrie Charley Brown
1/19/2016 10:51:00 am

Yaaaaay! I love them, too! Sooo much! I am so thankful for Emily and Lori! So glad to have you with us, Jodi!

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Lynne Marie link
1/19/2016 07:59:24 am

FAB header and song! So excited for March!

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Carrie Charley Brown
1/19/2016 10:51:38 am

Thanks, Lynne! Emily and Lori are such talents! We are excited for March, too, and to have you with us!

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Juliana Lee link
1/19/2016 10:05:01 am

Emily's going to have me singing this all morning!

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Carrie Charley Brown
1/19/2016 10:52:17 am

I can't stop singing it either, Juliana! Love it! :)

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Kirsti Call
1/19/2016 11:13:42 am

I can't stop singing it either!

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Rachel Hamby link
1/19/2016 10:48:51 am

Love the new header, and I'm excited to get revising!

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Kirsti Call
1/19/2016 10:56:38 am

I love it too, Rachel!! Lori did such a great job!

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Alice Fulgione
1/19/2016 12:09:54 pm

I loved the song & can't wait for the March ReFoReMo.

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Kirsti Call
1/19/2016 12:23:02 pm

We're going to have a blast and learn a lot too!

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Therese Nagi
1/19/2016 12:14:01 pm

I love Emily's catchy time!

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Darlene link
1/19/2016 01:07:48 pm

Love your new header. I posted a tweet!

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Charlotte Dixon
1/19/2016 01:18:14 pm

Wow! What a catchy tune and fab new header! My smile is on for the day-thank you, Carrie :)

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Diane link
1/19/2016 03:52:04 pm

I enjoyed the song and the cute words so much. It is perfect!

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Traci Sorell
1/19/2016 04:23:40 pm

This song and the beautiful artwork on the new header are fabulous!! I love them both.

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Carleen M. Tjader
1/19/2016 05:12:38 pm

Colorful and cool header--also love Emily's song!

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Keila Dawson link
1/19/2016 05:50:39 pm

Beautiful banner, love Emily's songs. Can't wait for March.

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Pam Phillips
1/19/2016 06:03:21 pm

Ok... I'm a dork! I can't figure out where I log in and accept the app at.

I don't see where the suggested posts are...
I think I should get ctedit for the post I did last night, you asked us to share so I shared.

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Kirsti Call
1/19/2016 09:51:58 pm

Hi Pam,
Sorry for the confusion! The Rafflecopter where you enter how you shared is right below the pictures of the picture books that we are giving away and right above the bio for Emily Arrow. Try using your computer to sign in, or use another browser. Glad you shared!!!

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Lori Degman link
1/20/2016 08:15:29 am

Love the new header and the song is adorable!! And, you've got a fantastic line up of guest posts!! I'll be checking in everyday!!

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Tina Cho link
1/22/2016 06:13:19 am

Oh, the header is so cute, and the song is great!

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Lori Mozdzierz
1/23/2016 05:15:43 pm

Adorable banner and cute song.
Come on March!

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Gabrielle1956
1/23/2016 08:20:32 pm

Great song!

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Darlene link
1/26/2016 08:08:43 am

I tweeted! Love the header and the song!

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Jaclyn Kruzie link
1/26/2016 06:42:31 pm

catchy tune!

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sue twiggs
1/31/2016 11:14:19 am

Love the song and looking forward to getting started.

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Denise Engle
2/8/2016 10:00:20 am

Love, love, love the header and the song.

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