The ReFoReMo Challenge, or Reading for Research Month Challenge, was founded in 2015 to help picture book writers reform writing by reading and researching mentor texts in the month of March. The challenge is supported by author-educators and a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction picture book recommendations.
It is necessary to read a wide variety of picture books to truly understand the form, the market, and the craft of writing them. The goal of ReFoReMo is to build reading background while learning how to use mentor texts. After reading the daily author-educator posts, participants will read picture books and apply the things they learn to their own writing. In the month of March, the big goal will be to read on a daily basis, aiming for five each day and a total of 105 picture books. However, emphasis will be on quality rather than quantity. Consistency is key. Some writers/illustrators will want to spend more time with certain books than others while researching.
Registration for the challenge opens each year on February 15 and closes on March 1. Fully registered participants will have an opportunity to enter prize drawings at the conclusion of ReFoReMo. Our private Facebook Group is open to all picture book writers and illustrators. This is where we share literary revelations and start picture book/blog post discussions.
Weekly blog posts continue throughout the year and offer consistent mentor text support.
Regular Reading for Research Weekly Blog Schedule (April-January):
Revealing ReFoReMo or Author Study
Mentor Text Interview (Featured Guest Authors)
Monthly Challenge
Bonus Links for Mentor texts and Picture Book topics
ReFoReMo registration and preposts begin in February. ReFoReMo Challenge posts run February 26-March 31.
To subscribe for updates, please visit our new exclusive site at www.reforemo.com and look for the opt-in form on the right. The site you are currently on will house the past ReFoReMo blog posts from 2015 up through March 2016. April 2016 and beyond will take place on the new site. Participants have deemed ReFoReMo as a detailed, hands-on, month-long class for picture books writers. It will always be a free event and provide continued education year-round. Since it requires a great deal of our time and energy, we ask that you consider supporting our books and services, which are linked at the bottom of this page. We also appreciate your donations, as tech support and maintenance add up quick. Click HERE and scroll down the side bar to find the donation button. We are thrilled to have you as part of our ReFoReMo family and want to continue offering great content and education. Your support makes that possible. To be kept up to date on everything at Carrie On... Together, please click HERE and subscribe for blog post delivery to your inbox.
Best wishes on your quest for learning and welcome to the ReFoReMo Community!
Carrie & Kirsti
It is necessary to read a wide variety of picture books to truly understand the form, the market, and the craft of writing them. The goal of ReFoReMo is to build reading background while learning how to use mentor texts. After reading the daily author-educator posts, participants will read picture books and apply the things they learn to their own writing. In the month of March, the big goal will be to read on a daily basis, aiming for five each day and a total of 105 picture books. However, emphasis will be on quality rather than quantity. Consistency is key. Some writers/illustrators will want to spend more time with certain books than others while researching.
Registration for the challenge opens each year on February 15 and closes on March 1. Fully registered participants will have an opportunity to enter prize drawings at the conclusion of ReFoReMo. Our private Facebook Group is open to all picture book writers and illustrators. This is where we share literary revelations and start picture book/blog post discussions.
Weekly blog posts continue throughout the year and offer consistent mentor text support.
Regular Reading for Research Weekly Blog Schedule (April-January):
Revealing ReFoReMo or Author Study
Mentor Text Interview (Featured Guest Authors)
Monthly Challenge
Bonus Links for Mentor texts and Picture Book topics
ReFoReMo registration and preposts begin in February. ReFoReMo Challenge posts run February 26-March 31.
To subscribe for updates, please visit our new exclusive site at www.reforemo.com and look for the opt-in form on the right. The site you are currently on will house the past ReFoReMo blog posts from 2015 up through March 2016. April 2016 and beyond will take place on the new site. Participants have deemed ReFoReMo as a detailed, hands-on, month-long class for picture books writers. It will always be a free event and provide continued education year-round. Since it requires a great deal of our time and energy, we ask that you consider supporting our books and services, which are linked at the bottom of this page. We also appreciate your donations, as tech support and maintenance add up quick. Click HERE and scroll down the side bar to find the donation button. We are thrilled to have you as part of our ReFoReMo family and want to continue offering great content and education. Your support makes that possible. To be kept up to date on everything at Carrie On... Together, please click HERE and subscribe for blog post delivery to your inbox.
Best wishes on your quest for learning and welcome to the ReFoReMo Community!
Carrie & Kirsti
Carrie Charley Brown, ReFoReMo Founder & Coordinator
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Kirsti Call, ReFoReMo Co-Coordinator
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