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Theme Reveal – 2015 A to Z Blog Challenge

March 23, 2015 Claire Annette Noland 8 Comments

Do you like challenges?

Do you like the alphabet?

Then, you might enjoy the A to Z April Blog Challenge where bloggers post following the alphabet. Some bloggers write about things that interest them in alphabetical order. Others choose to follow a theme.

This is the second year for me and I have a theme to reveal (drumroll, please)…
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Read Your World A to Z!

Yes, I am a kidlit  blogger who writes about books, places, and books that take you places, so this isn’t exactly new territory. But, I truly believe that books open doors to understanding other people and cultures. Since I had so much fun on Multicultural Children’s Book Day, I am going to continue to share books that celebrate and foster a greater understanding of the diverse lives of people who share this planet. For 26 days in April I will be leading field-trips-by-book set in different locations around the world.

Can you guess where this blog is going on April 1st? Here’s a clue: it is a place that starts with A!

Come along with me and read around the world. If you are participating in the challenge leave me a comment so that I can stop by and visit your blog. And, if you have a suggestion for X, let me know.

book path read your world

 

Filed Under: Books, Field Trips, Multicultural Children's Books, Places Tagged With: A to Z April Blog Challenge, Booking the World, Diversity in children's books, Field Trips with Books, Multicultural Children's Book Day

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  1. Sabina says

    March 24, 2015 at 12:34 am

    This is an awesome theme! I’ve seen someone else who’s doing books&diversity, but not doing related field trips. I’m really looking to your A-Z! I’m also doing the challenge (for the first time–eek!).

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 24, 2015 at 5:46 am

      Hi Sabina,
      Thanks for stopping by. I love traveling and books provide a great way to go places.
      This is my second year doing the April A to Z blog challenge. I’m hoping to be a bit more organized than last year. I’m heading over to visit you now.

      Reply
  2. Tarkabarka says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:14 pm

    That’s a fun idea! As someone from Hungary, I often realize that I grew up with very different children’s books from my American friends. Looking forward to this!

    @TarkabarkaHolgy from
    Multicolored Diary – Epics from A to Z
    MopDog – The crazy thing about Hungarians…

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 31, 2015 at 5:02 pm

      Thanks for stopping by. I’m looking forward to reading your Epic posts. I’m sure they are set all over the world.

      Reply
  3. Trine Grillo says

    March 24, 2015 at 2:19 pm

    Hi Claire.
    I love your idea. Looking forward to following you around the world.

    Reply
  4. evelyneholingue says

    March 24, 2015 at 9:49 pm

    Great theme that matches your passion, Claire. Looking forward to reading your posts in April. Hope you will also stop by when you are field-tripping!

    Reply
  5. Linda White says

    March 25, 2015 at 9:42 pm

    This sounds great! Can’t wait to read with you around the world. Travel and books are two of my passions, too!

    Reply
    • Claire Annette Noland says

      March 31, 2015 at 5:01 pm

      I just wish I could go to all the places I read about!

      Reply

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