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ReFoReMo Day 6: Some Catch-Up for your ReFoReMo Fries

3/6/2016

258 Comments

 
What a week! Can we give another round of applause to our amazing author-educators? Emma, Marcie, Janee, Linda, and Tammi have armed us with focused research eyes!  How lucky are we? Please show your support by following them on social media and reading their books! If you notice that the library is not carrying one of them, please request that they do.

Bravo for the amazing discussions taking place in the ReFoReMo Facebook group! Our family rocks! If you know someone that did not make the registration cut in time, that does not mean that they can no longer join our group and follow our blog. They can! The only difference is prize eligibility. We always welcome new ReFoReMo-ers! Look for the opt-in box in the right-hand side bar.

As with every Sunday this month, we will either rest-up or catch-up! We know this is a very busy time and hopefully, you are already benefiting from this challenge. The official reading period starts tomorrow, so the posts will be shorter. We encourage you to read the daily recommendations and others from the first educational week, as well. The remaining Saturdays will be for reflection. We’ll provide some questions to guide you in bridging the gap between your reading and your own writing. There will not be book recommendations on Saturdays or Sundays from here on out. For the full schedule, visit our Schedule & Coordinators tab.
 
Dealing with a fever, even if it is ReFoReMo fever, can be quite taxing! Enjoy your day and rest up for the week to come! (Or grab the "catch-up" and eat some more!)
 
Carrie & Kirsti
ReFoReMo Co-Coordinators
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258 Comments
Katelyn Aronson
3/6/2016 03:09:51 am

Great idea to have a "Catch Up" Day, Carrie and Kirsti! I have been getting a lot of inspiration from the daily posts, so thank you to you both and all the featured authors. *APPLAUSE*

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 06:48:58 am

Glad you're getting inspired. I know I'm definitely learning from our fabulous author/educators!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:40:51 am

You are welcome, Katelyn! Happy to hear that it is helping!

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Tina Cho link
3/6/2016 05:19:28 am

I've enjoyed all the posts this past week. Thanks so much, Carrie and Kirsti!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 06:49:20 am

Woo hoo!!!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:41:09 am

You are welcome!

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Rebecca Colby
3/6/2016 05:46:26 am

It's been a great week and I've gotten so much out of it! Good idea to have a catch up day. I've spent mine ordering some of the recommended books that I can't find at my local library.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:42:04 am

Great, Rebecca! And please know that any texts can be researched if you can't find others. We also have the "Can't Find" document in the Facebook group.

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Karla Valenti
3/6/2016 05:52:04 am

Thank you for all of the work that has gone in to this! It's been an amazing week so far.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 06:48:03 am

Yay!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:42:32 am

You are welcome, Karla!

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Lucky Jo
3/6/2016 06:32:48 am

Applause to all. I feel like a sponge, soaking up all of this week's info and wisdom. Maybe a sponge is no place to put catch-up, but I'm going to follow Linda Ashman's advice and Just Try Stuff.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 06:50:38 am

Yes! Me too, Lucky! I'm going to Just Try Stuff and perhaps we'll both be delightfully surprised by the results!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:43:17 am

Yes! Here's to exploring! I've been doing it since I started writing and it is eye opening!

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Shari Della Penna link
3/6/2016 06:43:15 am

Thank you for the great titles and wonderful posts. I am re-reading some of my favorites with new eyes and finding some gems that I missed. When I find something I *don't* like, I'm better able to figure out what is not working for me. It's a catch-up day for me.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:43:42 am

Awesome, Shari!

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Megan Taraszkiewicz
3/6/2016 06:54:31 am

Yes, a big thank you to everyone so far. This has been above and beyond helpful. So great to have a catch-up day before digging even deeper.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:44:00 am

Cool, Megan!

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Lindsay Hanson Metcalf
3/6/2016 07:05:30 am

Thank you for putting all of this together! The resources and reading lists are truly breathtaking!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:44:13 am

Glad to help!

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Lisa Connors link
3/6/2016 07:15:57 am

Thanks for all your hard work setting this challenge up for us. The immersion is educational and inspiring.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:44:39 am

You are welcome, Lisa!

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Linda Schueler
3/6/2016 07:16:18 am

Yay! Another round of applause for these amazing author educators! And a great big thank you!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:45:21 am

It is a huge undertaking....a labor of love. So happy to hear your excitement!

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Donna L Martin link
3/6/2016 07:28:18 am

I have loaded up my plate with so many projects for March and April I should have used a platter instead...;-)

I love the idea of a "catch up" day. I plan to use part of the day reading, part of the day writing, and maybe even try to sneak in a movie later this afternoon. Thanks to everyone in charge of guiding us through this wonderful challenge. You ladies ROCK!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:46:12 am

Sounds good, Donna!

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Kathy Halsey
3/6/2016 07:37:13 am

Great week one and educational conversation on the FB group, too. Thanks bloggers thanks admin! I need a "catch-up" day and maybe those fries...

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:46:44 am

You are welcome, Kathy!

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darlene koppel link
3/6/2016 08:01:19 am

Enjoyed the week of inspiration! Thank you so much!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:47:08 am

Hopefully inspiration and education, too! :)

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Linda Chavez
3/6/2016 08:05:34 am

What a week! Growing daily thanks to the generosity and talent of our presenters and coordinators. Thanks for taking on this challenge. Thanks for a restful moment to reflect.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:47:57 am

Happy to hear that! Keep growing!

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Jodi McKay
3/6/2016 08:11:40 am

Thanks for a great week, ladies! Your hard work and passion for children's books makes our writing community even more special.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:48:14 am

Awww, thanks, Jodi!

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Anita Jones link
3/6/2016 08:12:04 am

It definately has been a busy week. Trips to the librarys, reading, writing, revising, researching! It's great to be alive and I'm enjoying every minute! Thank you for all the hard work you've done. Well planned!!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:48:33 am

Thank you, Anita!

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Cathy Ballou Mealey link
3/6/2016 08:13:31 am

Wonderful to have a day to pause and reflect!

...breathe...

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:49:12 am

Yes, breathe! That is supposed to be my "word of the year." Not sure I am doing too much breathing, though...

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Kizzi Roberts link
3/6/2016 08:14:57 am

There have been so many wonderful posts this week! A day to reflect and write sounds great to me ☺️

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:49:32 am

Glad to hear it, Kizzi!

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Alan Elliott link
3/6/2016 08:25:08 am

A great start to a week with lots of things to learn...

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:49:47 am

Go for it, Alan!

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Amy Murrell
3/6/2016 08:25:43 am

I'm loving the experience! I admit that I used a day that I should have been working on other university research to do ReFoReMo work, so I'll use a catch up day to be a psychology professor, I guess ;)

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:50:49 am

Happy to hear that inspiration is grabbing your heart and drive! (But hope you are able to keep up with your professor work, too!)

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Sue Poduska
3/6/2016 08:28:45 am

<clap><clap><clap>

Great posts!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:51:02 am

Thanks, Sue!

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Stephanie Gray
3/6/2016 08:30:40 am

Thanks for a great first week. And also for pointing us toward "Where Do We Go When We Disappear." A timely book at our house.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:51:29 am

Yay! Enjoy!

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MD Knabb
3/6/2016 08:36:41 am

This year is even better than last and I'm on track. Thanks for putting this together and the wonderful guest posters. A rest is nice, too.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:51:46 am

You are welcome, MD!

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Manju Howard
3/6/2016 08:39:40 am

Thanks for all the great posts! I have a stack of PBs to read today.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:52:02 am

Read on, Manju!

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Carla Ketner
3/6/2016 08:41:23 am

I'm looking forward to next week's posts!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:52:16 am

Yay, Karla!

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Laura Renauld
3/6/2016 08:42:25 am

What a fabulous week of reading and research! Thanks to our organizers and blog teachers. I've got two binders going (fiction & nonfiction) and I love to see them filling up with great resources. They'll be bulging by the end of the month!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:52:35 am

Excellent!

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Alice Fulgione
3/6/2016 08:43:23 am

Thanks for all the posts and for the great collection of titles to read!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:52:57 am

You are welcome, Alice!

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Mary Warth
3/6/2016 08:47:06 am

Thank you Carrie & Kirsti for an amazing first week. The stacks of books are growing all around my house!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:53:13 am

Here we grow!

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Joy Main
3/6/2016 08:54:52 am

Great week, thanks to all.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:53:31 am

Yes, indeed! You are welcome!

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Lotus Ivak link
3/6/2016 08:58:09 am

ReFeReMo is BRILLIANT! Thank you Carrie & Kirsti for hosting it! I am learning SO much everyday. I am reworking one of my manuscripts to a dialogue-only story after being exposed to Linda Ashman's post. I got rid of so many unnecessary he said/she said's and am allowing my illustrations to set the scene. I am working on an ending now. THANK YOU!!

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carrie
3/6/2016 11:53:55 am

Yay, Lotus!

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Monique Wakefield
3/6/2016 09:04:45 am

I'm loving my first year of ReFoReMo!! Thank you ladies for all the wonderful advice.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:54:13 am

You are welcome, Monique!

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Heather Pierce Stigall link
3/6/2016 09:05:26 am

Whew! It's been a great week so far. I'm looking forward to the rest of the month!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:54:28 am

Great to hear, Heather!

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Annelouise Mahoney link
3/6/2016 09:05:26 am

Thank you Carrie & Kristi for creating ReFoReMo, and working hard to put this amazing schedule together! I'm excited to have this great big stack of books here beside me as well as the weekend to study them!
Looking forward to your post on Monday. : ) Happy reading everyone!

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carrie
3/6/2016 11:54:52 am

You are welcome, Annelouise!

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Noelle McBride
3/6/2016 09:09:42 am

Thank you so much team, for all the fabulous posts and inspiration! This week's mentor texts were a big topic of discussion at my SCBWI critique meeting this week.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:55:17 am

Excellent place to discuss, Noelle!

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Trine
3/6/2016 09:32:32 am

Thank you for 'stretching' me this week. And thank you for a catch-up day to reflect, re-read, and go over our notes.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:55:33 am

You are welcome, Trine!

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carole calladine link
3/6/2016 09:35:17 am

Hi! What an inspiring week! I want to thank my town's librarians. They have been incredible in helping me find books. They are now reading the blog daily. Hooray for librarians everywhere. P.S. Thanks for the day off. I slept in and already feel caught up.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:56:06 am

Yay for refreshment!

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Sara Gentry
3/6/2016 09:40:27 am

Thanks to all for a great first week!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:56:21 am

You betcha!

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Susan Deo
3/6/2016 09:41:10 am

Thank you Carrie and Kristi for creating this excellent study and thank you -thank you to the amazing presenters for their thoughtful contributions!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:56:52 am

Excellent, Susan!

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Chris Perry link
3/6/2016 09:41:52 am

It is fun and I am running out of space on my desk for all the books to read stacked on it.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:57:17 am

Read 'em and remove 'em to the floor!

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debbie mccue
3/6/2016 09:44:54 am

This week has been filled with inspiration and wonderful guidance. Thanks for all you are doing to make the experience worthwhile.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:57:38 am

You are welcome, Debbie!

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Lauri Meyers link
3/6/2016 09:47:22 am

It's definitely a catch up day for me!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:58:48 am

Me, too, only on the administrative side of things. Sadly, I have not had enough time to take part in the reading during the challenge, but I sure did beforehand, and I intend to all year long!

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Susan Wroble link
3/6/2016 09:50:30 am

For the first time ever -- even after a decade of homeschool and checking out tons of books, I've maxed out the number of holds in our library! This has been such a fun week... with kids in college, I'd had not kept up with recent trends or authors and it is such a joy to read these treasures.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:59:17 am

So glad to hear of this revelation, Susan! Enjoy!

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Janie Reinart
3/6/2016 09:53:12 am

Thank you for all the wonderful information and for reminding us to take good care of ourselves ❤️

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Carrie
3/6/2016 11:59:46 am

Indeed, Janie! Thank YOU for welcoming people to our group!

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Angela Turner
3/6/2016 09:53:14 am

Whew! Glad to get a little catch up time. I am learning so much from the guest bloggers. I can't wait to apply some of what I have learned.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:00:06 pm

It's a workout for sure!

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Maria Marshall
3/6/2016 09:57:00 am

Thank you Carrie and Kris it for all the wonderful time and organization that you put into this challenge. You gathered amazing teachers/writers to show us not just aspects of PBs, but how they themselves use mentor texts and these techniques. We can definitely use time to digest and have some chocolate. Thanks again.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:00:42 pm

You are welcome, Maria! Pass the chocolate!

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Maureen Morrison
3/6/2016 10:01:21 am

Thank you for an amazing week of
Reading- List of great literature/Topics

Reflecting- "I think I might host a book party in early June to share my new favorite books with some of my favorite tiny friends."

Revising- and Revising, and Revising..............my WIP.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:01:22 pm

Yay, Maureen! And as you revise, maybe even start a few new drafts, too. :)

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Kathy Mazurowski
3/6/2016 10:06:24 am

Off to a wonderful start. Thank you.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:01:35 pm

Great to hear!

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Natalie Rompella link
3/6/2016 10:07:42 am

Getting great ideas for books with less text.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:01:51 pm

Awesome!

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Denise Engle
3/6/2016 10:15:01 am

I am so inspired by the rich postings submitted by guest authors this week. The reading list has been a joy. Thank you!!! 💕

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:02:20 pm

Awesome! And there are more where those came from!

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debra daugherty
3/6/2016 10:19:10 am

A catchup day! Restful and needed.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:02:41 pm

night night!

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Ginger Weddle
3/6/2016 10:24:03 am

Wonderful week!!! Thankful for the scheduled catch up time. The non-writing part of my life has been dominant- but it will be rich inspiration when things slow down again.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:03:06 pm

Hopefully this habit will become routine. :)

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Claire Noland link
3/6/2016 10:27:12 am

Ahhh! So nice to have a day to catch my breath! Thank you Emma, Marcie, Janee, Linda, and Tammi so much for this enlightening week.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:04:05 pm

They were awesome! It's a pleasure to bring you this education!

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AJ Irving link
3/6/2016 10:28:12 am

Awesome week! Thank you!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:03:37 pm

You are welcome, AJ!

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Patricia Nozell
3/6/2016 10:34:27 am

I'm learning so much & am already putting this into practice, writing my first ever all-dialogue story for Vivian Kirkfield's 50-word writing contest. I even used one of the back matter texts for subject matter research. Thank you to you & the wonderful contributors!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:04:36 pm

You are welcome, Patricia!

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dfrybarger
3/6/2016 10:45:54 am

This past week of posts has been awesome! I've learned so much. A catch-up day is definitely in order!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:04:58 pm

So glad!

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Marianne Kuzujanakis link
3/6/2016 10:49:40 am

Love the "catch-up" day idea! We all need me-time!
Chocolate anyone?

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:05:13 pm

Me!

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Charlotte Dixon
3/6/2016 10:53:10 am

This has been a great week of reading and exploration! I'm grateful for the ReFoReMo tools-dissecting is fun! Thank you, Carrie, Kirsti, and all our terrific guest bloggers for bringing so much to the the table, including that catch up :)

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:05:36 pm

Yay, Charlotte!

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Maria Gianferrari link
3/6/2016 10:56:50 am

Thank you Kirsti and Carrie for all of your hard work--you deserve a break :)!!

The posts have been both informative and inspiring!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:05:58 pm

I think our break may come in April, Maria! :)

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Andrea Mack link
3/6/2016 11:13:31 am

I am loving all the wonderful lists of mentor texts to draw on! Even if I don't get them all read now, they are a great resource for the summer when I have more time. Thank you to everyone involved!

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:06:35 pm

The posts and lists will be on the blog permanently! :) Anytime, Andrea.

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Diane Asyre
3/6/2016 11:32:33 am

Enjoying all the friendly sharing that happens here. One to share -- this week a child heading into the library asked her mother why she couldn't take out more than three books if THAT lady can take out more.

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Carrie
3/6/2016 12:07:10 pm

Ha! Sounds like we need to see a comic for that in the FB group!

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Ellen Leventhal
3/6/2016 11:50:36 am

Thanks for all you do. And I surely need a catch up day!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:30:57 pm

Yes! A catch up day will do us all good!

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Sue Heavenrich
3/6/2016 11:54:22 am

YAY for a day to catch up on notes! What a wonderful kick-off week... I feel like a teacup filled to the brim....

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:29:30 pm

I love that feeling, don't you?

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Rachel Hamby link
3/6/2016 11:57:51 am

Thanks ladies!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:37:15 pm

You're welcome, Rachel!

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Jess Townes link
3/6/2016 12:08:14 pm

Yay for catch up! I'm going to begrudgingly return some books and reserve my next batch. But first- the zoo with the family!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:36:28 pm

I know! I don't want to return any of my books either! Luckily, my library doesn't have a limit!

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Gabrielle Snyder link
3/6/2016 12:12:57 pm

My head is swimming with all the wonderful information and insights shared this week, so having a day to rest and reflect is wonderful. Thanks!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:35:45 pm

You're welcome Gabrielle!

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Tracey Brown
3/6/2016 12:14:32 pm

Thank you, Carrie and Kirsti! The posts from the author-educators have been wonderfully thought-provoking. And this is only week one!
So very grateful for the ReFoReMo community.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:32:57 pm

I'm grateful for the ReFoReMo community also. Glad you're enjoying the posts!

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Holly Samson Hall
3/6/2016 12:15:03 pm

Many thanks for everyone's time and knowledge. I'm learning so much!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:32:05 pm

Yippeee!

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Laura Purdie Salas link
3/6/2016 12:17:39 pm

Hooray for a catch-up day. So smart! I have enjoyed every post so far, and I have read more picture books in a week than I got to in the previous couple of months, so that is aMAzing. Thank you!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:25:21 pm

Yes, I don't think I've read this many PB's in such a short period of time since last years, ReFoReMo! It feels good :)

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Val McCammon
3/6/2016 12:33:57 pm

Thanks for the all the effort and insights so far!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:36:50 pm

You're welcome, Val!

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DeLeon
3/6/2016 12:40:24 pm

Just a few days, but I have learned so much! Now it is time to rest and let all of that knowledge to soak in ;-)

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:31:25 pm

I know I've learned :)

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Pamela Courtney
3/6/2016 12:53:52 pm

The posts have all been the best EVER! I've already learned so much. I've already met some great people from this event and for that I am grateful. Learning how to use books as real mentor texts and understanding how to use them as markers for research to make my stories work for young readers is my task. I'm so glad I have ReFoReMo for this journey.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:23:50 pm

Yay! That's what ReFoReMo is all about!!! Glad to have you on this journey with us!

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Heidi Yates
3/6/2016 12:58:55 pm

Thank you. It's been a great week! :)

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:28:41 pm

<3

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Anne Appert link
3/6/2016 01:02:53 pm

What a great first week! now to take some time to go over what I've already learned!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:26:51 pm

That's my plan!

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Lynn Alpert link
3/6/2016 01:27:33 pm

This was a great first week! I'm going to try to write a story in all dialog and to also write a "how to" story.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:22:52 pm

Me too! I thought those posts were inspiring!

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Sharon Putnam
3/6/2016 01:43:55 pm

Carrie & Kristi, thank you for putting ReFoReMo together once again! This past week has been amazing! And a special “Thank You” to all those who have been presenters.

Having a "Catch Up" Day is a wonderful idea! I am way behind on getting the books from my small town library. I gave the complete Reading List to the children’s librarian and she has gathered what they have together for me and said that the rest should come Inter-Library Loan without any problem…now to find a way to pick up the books from the library… I’m handicapped and do not drive, hopefully my home health aide will be willing to pick them up/deliver them for me.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:22:02 pm

What a wonderful librarian! I hope you can get the rest of your books soon! I had to enlist the help of my children to bring all the books home in 6 bulging bags!

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Mike Karg link
3/6/2016 01:47:22 pm

Thanks, Carrie & Kirsti! One can only coast after reaching the top of the hill -thanks for giving us the energy to reach those peaks.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:20:46 pm

You're welcome :)

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Anna Forrester link
3/6/2016 02:08:34 pm

Great starting posts guys! And thank you for the MUCH APPRECIATED BREAK too!!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:19:30 pm

Glad you're enjoying the posts!

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Bethany Roberts link
3/6/2016 02:14:15 pm

A Catch-Up Day is a great idea! Although I've tried to keep up with the reading, some books just came in through inter-library loan. Thanks for all the great posts!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:18:41 pm

Glad you're liking the posts, Bethany!

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Juliana Lee link
3/6/2016 02:34:34 pm

Needed this break today. Returned all of last week's books to the library and organizing next week's books so I'm ready to go. Whew!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:17:59 pm

Yippppeeee!

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Nina Johnson
3/6/2016 02:45:02 pm

I spent all yesterday afternoon at the library. I can see how beneficial this is going to be. Thanks for doing ReFoReMo.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:17:21 pm

Yay! The library is one of the places that gives me the most joy, Nina!

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Denise Benavides
3/6/2016 03:27:48 pm

I'm amazed at all the hard work you put into ReFoReMo. You are inspiring and are making a difference in our world. Thanks

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:16:44 pm

I love the kidlit community because everyone is so willing to help each other!

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Janet Smart link
3/6/2016 03:40:19 pm

It's been a great week. I've gotten some good ideas to use in my manuscripts.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:15:43 pm

Terrific!

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Joanne Sher link
3/6/2016 03:44:00 pm

Thanks SO much for all your effort, ladies! I definitely needed this catch-up day - and now I am caught up!!! Truly great stuff this week!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:15:08 pm

Doesn't it feel good to read so MANY great books, Joanne?

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Shelley Kinder
3/6/2016 03:47:48 pm

Thanks to all for a great week! Can't wait to read more in the weeks to come!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:38:33 pm

You are welcome, Shelley! I can't wait to read more either! I always love a good excuse to read more!

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Celeste Gerard
3/6/2016 04:18:35 pm

Thank you for all the info shared. I am a newby here and learning lots!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:38:56 pm

Glad to have you with us, Celeste!

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Dee Leone link
3/6/2016 04:27:31 pm

Great week! Thanks for the day of rest to catch up. I just filled the library drop-off bin with some of the week's recommended books.

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:39:27 pm

You are welcome Dee!

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Brenda Huante
3/6/2016 04:35:47 pm

A big THANK YOU to Carrie and Kirsti and all the author-educators!

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Kirsti Call
3/6/2016 04:39:55 pm

Glad to have you as part of the ReFoReMo community, Brenda!

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Vicki Reinhardt
3/6/2016 04:51:49 pm

Thank you, EVERYONE for all your inspiration! =) I absolutely love your words of wisdom and terrific tips! I need this right now, so your posts have been perfect for me! HUGE APPLAUSE!!!

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Charlene Steadman
3/6/2016 05:19:55 pm

I am looking forward to more learning and reading!!

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Linda Kujawski link
3/6/2016 05:22:04 pm

Carrie & Kirsti, thank you for a day to catch up! I am recovering from a fever and cough and I needed this day! The information has been wonderful. I had books on hold and sent my husband to the library to retrieve them last week. He remembered ReFoReMo from last year so his only question was "How many bags to I need to bring?" Answer: lots! Those mentor texts were the best medicine ever!! xoxo

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Michele Manning
3/6/2016 05:32:01 pm

Thanks for a great week of posts - have learned a lot already and looking forward to learning more.

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Nancy Ramsey
3/6/2016 06:13:22 pm

Thanks Carrie and Kirsti for a great first week! Loved reading and learning from so many wonderful mentor texts- Looking forward to the weeks ahead!

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Helen Dening link
3/6/2016 06:47:27 pm

Thank you Carrie and Kirsti! My head is on overload, but my heart is saying, "more, more, more."

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Elizabeth Duncan link
3/6/2016 08:05:45 pm

I have so enjoyed my first week of ReFoReMo. I've enjoyed the reading list and keeping track of the different kinds of picture books. I am just beginning to explore the genre of picture books and this is an intense introduction to the topic!

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Susie Sawyer link
3/6/2016 08:09:34 pm

So glad to have a catch-up day! I needed it, after an emergency appendectomy last Sunday! Ugh! But by day three of recovery, I was diving in to my research materials and taking notes like a fiend. I've got one super solid story idea already, and a new outlook on all my current mss. Thanks so much Carrie and Kirsti!!

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Virginia Law Manning link
3/6/2016 08:38:36 pm

I'm so glad that Heather Pierce Stigall and Robin Jordan told me about ReFoReMo! So far I've thought all the articles and recommended texts have been GREAT! I'm learning so much! Thank you Carrie and Kirsti and Emma, Marcie, Janee, Linda, and Tammi!!!

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Lori Dubbin
3/6/2016 08:41:00 pm

Huff, puff, puff. I so needed a catch-up day. Thank you, Carrie, Kirsti, and Janie, for all you do to make ReFoReMo so awesome!

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Rita Lorraine Hubbard link
3/6/2016 08:57:59 pm

Thanks for the "catch up" day. I truly need it. Time is going by so fast and I don't want to miss a thing in ReFoReMo! Thanks for all you do. :)

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Katie Parnell
3/6/2016 09:11:35 pm

Thank you Carrie & Kristi! Looking forward to tomorrow!

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Judy Cooper link
3/6/2016 09:13:09 pm

Thank you for a wonderful week of education & fun!

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Angie Quantrell
3/6/2016 10:15:07 pm

This week has been fantastic! I have stacks of picture books all over the house (much to my husband's dismay). The grands love it though! Thanks for a wonderful start! Can't wait to see what else we learn.

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Carol Cole link
3/6/2016 11:40:20 pm

Carrie, What a great first week. I have notes for several new ideas. I went to 2 of the libraries near me that are open on Sundays and found two of Linda Ashman's books: "Henry Wants More" and "No Dogs Allowed." Iove the endings of both and the refrains that a child can chime in with Henry. I also took out "Buffalo Wings" by Aaron Reynolds. What a great twist at the end; also the recipies on the end pages are great.

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Jena Benton
3/6/2016 11:45:10 pm

Thank you for including catch-up days! There's so much to process, I need a little breathing room in between weeks to let it all sink in.

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Jane Buttery link
3/6/2016 11:45:52 pm

I have loved it and started reading some of the many books you have suggested. Today as my reflection, I wrote a blog about how pleased I am we all I have seen this past week and read.it has certainly made me realize what wonderful books are out there. I ordered 2 books that I hope arrive soon. I'm also using inter library loan. I find it all exciting! what a change in children's books since my children grew up ( the youngest is 31)The variety is amazing. Thank you for having this month.



































































































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Natalie Lynn Tanner
3/7/2016 12:33:58 am

Who EVER needs a break from reading kids books!?!?!?!!!???!!!

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Lisa Billa
3/7/2016 01:38:31 am

Thanks to all of you for planning this, and for the amazing posts! Spending what's left of 'catch-up" day re-reading, and going through the extra books that came home with me on my library trips.

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Amanda Sincavage
3/7/2016 02:11:47 am

Phew! Great to have a catch-up day - at least with the books I was able to get from the library (darn hold limit). Hoping to have some time this week to sneak to the bookstore and knock off a few more on the list! Thanks so much Carrie & Kirsti for making ReFoReMo magic!

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Mona
3/7/2016 05:18:01 am

Whew! What a week. Carrie and Kristi, you two are amazing to have put this all together for us. Thank you, thank you, so so much!!!

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Caroline Webster link
3/7/2016 05:50:49 am

Wow! This is my first ReFoReMo, and I'm loving the journey! Thank you Carrie and Kristi for creating this amazing space for writers to grow and learn together.

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Sharon Giltrow
3/7/2016 06:12:34 am

Thanks for the catch up day 😀

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Lisa Morgan
3/7/2016 06:22:35 am

Thank you SO much! I spent all day Sunday playing catch up, just reading, thinking, revising and soaking it all in. This is the BEST thing I've done for myself in a loooooong time! Much appreciated!

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Melanie Ellsworth
3/7/2016 07:00:45 am

Thank you Carrie and Kirsti and all the guest posters! The posts, discussions, and mentor texts have been fantastic.

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Lori Gravley link
3/7/2016 07:32:01 am

All caught up and ready for next week. It's nice to have a catch up day to get the rest of the books ordered from the library and to take more notes on those books that really spoke to me. Thank you for this challenge. I'm learning so much!

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Angela De Groot
3/7/2016 07:32:20 am

Catching up and soaking it all in. Thanks!

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Leah Heilman Schanke
3/7/2016 07:36:28 am

We're off to such a great start. I'm so glad I joined. I have learned a lot already and feel inspired. Thank you!

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Joan Swanson
3/7/2016 08:02:05 am

Weekends are always catch up time. Thanks for always having us in mind when making all your arrangements!

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Ashley Pierson
3/7/2016 09:10:44 am

This is my first year participating in ReFoReMo and I love it! Thank you Carrie and Kirsti! This is amazing :)

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Brook Gideon link
3/7/2016 09:21:11 am

What a fantastic week! Thank you all for all the hard work that goes into ReFoReMo!!!

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Nancy Rimar
3/7/2016 09:22:29 am

Thank you for a great week and great inspiration.

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Mary Worley
3/7/2016 09:30:34 am

So glad I signed up again. The posts have been wonderful, and I'm inspired to revisit a few stories that had stalled. Thanks!

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Patricia A Miller
3/7/2016 09:35:45 am

Thank you for the recommendations on how to handle difficult subjects.

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Christine Rodenbour
3/7/2016 09:59:20 am

Loving it so far!

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Lydia Lukidis link
3/7/2016 10:05:57 am

You guys are doing great work!!!! We appreciate it, and above all else, we're learning SO MUCH!

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Sue Ganz-Schmitt link
3/7/2016 10:34:02 am

Thank you for this amazing lineup! Looking forward to week 2.

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Ellen Leventhal
3/7/2016 11:22:10 am

After reading some of these mentor texts (during my catch up day...thank you!), I realized that an old manuscript I had may have some potential. I just need to think differently. So now it is back on my desk. :) Thanks!!

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Annette Bay Pimentel link
3/7/2016 12:13:03 pm

My kids' art teacher used to tell them, "Art is 95% watching, 4% drinking tea, and 1% drawing." A day of rest and reflection is a good idea!

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Lori Gravley link
3/7/2016 12:20:02 pm

All caught up and ready for next week. It's nice to have a catch up day to get the rest of the books ordered from the library and to take more notes on those books that really spoke to me. Thank you for this challenge. I'm learning so much!

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Lenne' Musarra
3/7/2016 01:53:16 pm

Thank you soooo much! The first week has been wonderful even though I've been out of step and started reading books by accident. Shouldn't I be receiving daily email post or do I have to go on Facebook to access the posts? I especially love the community you create by hosting this event. The imaginary isolation bubble surrounding children's writers gets popped and its so good to know there are others who cherish childhood and continue to play with words, color, lines and dots .

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Valarie Giogas
3/7/2016 02:02:01 pm

You ladies ROCK! Thanks you so much for a catch up day (& for all of ReFoReMo!). Even if I were up to date, a day to process everything is a great idea!!

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Jilanne Hoffmann
3/7/2016 02:33:42 pm

Awesome week! It's been nothing short of fabulous! Keep up the good work, but take a breather. :D

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Traci Bold link
3/7/2016 03:35:52 pm

Not only did I redo an old story using dialogue only, I found fantastic research books for another book of mine that I am almost ready to send to agents and editors. :) Wonderful week so far! Thank you all. :)

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Mary Jo Wagner
3/7/2016 04:14:30 pm

Bless you for the breather! I absolutely needed it!

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Suzy Leopold
3/7/2016 05:28:47 pm

Thank you, Carrie and Kirsti. Some catch-up with fries is always good. The posts and suggested mentor texts are outstanding. Big hugs.

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Sherry Howard link
3/7/2016 05:32:45 pm

This is an amazing wealth of information, an abundance of goodness at so many levels. Thank you so much for your efforts to coordinate this, bringing so many wonderful resources together in one place. I'm so impressed!!

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JEN link
3/7/2016 05:46:16 pm

What an awesome first week! Thanks for the breathers. :)

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Cindy Cornwall
3/7/2016 08:08:58 pm

I've read 10 or 15 books so far....but I think I'm behind so it's catch up time for sure. Thank you for putting this together Carrie and folks! I'm reading and learning as I go.

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Sandra Jenkins
3/7/2016 08:22:48 pm

Thanks, I needed a catch-up day.

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Angela
3/7/2016 11:10:27 pm

Buried in books - the challenge and the answer all in one!

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Annie Bailey
3/8/2016 12:10:15 am

Kirsti and Carrie - you guys are awesome! I'm loving ReFoReMo so far! I'm also taking a chapter book course online so thank you for this much needed catch up day!

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Ann Magee
3/8/2016 07:52:43 am

Thanks for the catch-up day. Having a blast and learning a lot :)

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Anita Banks
3/8/2016 07:59:19 am

WooHoo, let the party begin!

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PatHaap
3/8/2016 08:42:21 am

A big thanks for all the great posts! I've already learned a lot and am inspired by them!

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Robin Currie link
3/8/2016 08:49:45 am

Being a priest in Holy Week is going to clutter up the later part of the month so I read ahead this week. Hope that is OK!

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christie allred link
3/8/2016 11:25:52 am

I'm glad you guys are so flexible. Catch up days are comforting :)

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Lauren Kerstein link
3/8/2016 01:23:42 pm

A catch up day is a wonderful idea. Thank you to all of our author-educators and to YOU!

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Ashley Bankhead
3/8/2016 02:06:48 pm

This has been fun and informative. Thank you!

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Jarm Del Boccio link
3/8/2016 02:58:55 pm

A great challenge so far. . .thanks, Carrie!

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Karen Condit
3/8/2016 09:45:57 pm

I am loving this!!! Thanks so much!!!

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Anne Young
3/9/2016 07:41:30 am

Thank you for a great first week.

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MD Knabb
3/9/2016 07:54:47 am

Thanks

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Joana Pastro
3/9/2016 10:45:35 am

I'm so glad I'm doing this! I'm new to the PB world and I absolutely love it. Thank you so much for giving me this amazing learning opportunity. :)

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Lynn Davidson link
3/9/2016 11:48:54 am

I'm very glad I made the decision to do this challenge. I'm learning as I go, and being introduced to picture books I wouldn't otherwise even know about is exciting! Thank you for all the work put into this for us.

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sue twiggs
3/9/2016 05:34:21 pm

i'm learning so much and really enjoying the books and blog discussions. Thank you for your work. Definitely worth it.

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Emily J
3/10/2016 12:21:06 am

Thank you so much Carrie and Kirsti! This is my first year of ReFoReMo and I'm just overwhelmed with all the people and great information found here!

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Juli Caveny link
3/10/2016 01:01:59 am

LOL! My "catch up day" actually is always an early-morning (or late night). Thanks for working in a special spot for us to take a big breath in the schedule! Appreciate all you do, ReFoReMo team!

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LuAnn Kern
3/10/2016 10:12:17 am

Love, love, loving this! My pile o' books is growing and taking over our kitchen table, but I won't give up a one! Thank you for organizing this and scheduling in some "breathers" for us! You'll are awesome!

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Ali bovis
3/10/2016 10:40:56 am

Thank you all so much. So many incredible lessons and books!!

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Cecilia
3/10/2016 11:12:59 am

It's been a busy week. Ready to get more books and get geared up for next week. Thanks for a great first week!

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Kristen Browning
3/11/2016 11:26:21 pm

Thanks for the catch up day! I am loving the posts and book selections, but am behind. Trying to catch up and already getting some good ideas of new things to try with my writing. Love this challenge :)

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Linda Hofke
3/14/2016 07:56:39 pm

a great start. Can't wait to see what comes next.

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Wendy Greenley
3/15/2016 09:07:14 pm

Been trying to Catch up and my library had the nerve to be CLOSED today for staff training. A few of these books aren't going to be found!

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Myrna Foster
3/17/2016 02:58:01 am

Yay! I love that you're designating Sundays rest days.

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Jill Jeffries
3/19/2016 04:25:58 pm

Thanks for all the great ideas and the opportunity to catch-up!!

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Dina Ticas
3/20/2016 06:17:09 pm

Thank you so much for the built in breaks and rest (and catch up days too) because I've needed them.

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L. Michelle Quraishi link
3/21/2016 01:41:54 pm

Like the space between text and illustration, breaks are important in learning and creating. Thank you for scheduling this challenge so thoughtfully!

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Jilanne Hoffmann
3/22/2016 01:42:01 am

Wow, I'm returning to this one just so I can breath. :D

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Kristi Veitenheimer
3/30/2016 12:23:07 pm

Not sure if I had already commented on this one!

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