OK, this is my last challenge -- promise! I really love the idea of reading for a good cause, so I couldn't pass this one up. I am opting to track my reading and make a donation each quarter instead of buying books at a charity shop. There are two reasons for this -- first, I don't have any charity shops nearby and second, I am really trying to limit my book buying this year. I am planning to donate to Feeding America, FINCA, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, and some sort of literacy program -- probably one from this list.
Here's what I've decided on to guide my fund-raising:
25¢ per:
- picture book -- 1st reads + Caldecott re-reads for Julie's challenge
- young-reader's/beginner book
- stand-alone short story
50¢ per:
- novella
- short non-fiction
- most graphic novels/comic collections
$1 per:
- novel (adult/YA/middle grade)
- longer graphic novels & comic collections (like Blankets, etc.)
- full-length non-fiction
- short story collection
- poetry collection
$5 bonus per:
- level completed in my other year-long reading challenges (Newbery, Banned Books, Finishing the Series, & Shelf Love)
- 5 books read for The Classics Club
- 5 books read for The Better Late Than Never Challenge
If it looks like the totals are getting higher than I anticipate, I may opt to donate more frequently to spread things out -- maybe monthly or bimonthly -- I'll see how it goes!
Click the badge above for more info or to sign up! And if you are joining this or any other challenge in 2016, I wish you the best of luck! Happy reading :)
This is such a wonderful challenge. I can see why you decided to sign up for just one more challenge. ;) You are awesome.
ReplyDeleteAw thanks, Kay :) I figured by book habit should do some good for someone other than just myself!
DeleteWow, what a fabulous challenge you are participating in with money going to a worth cause or causes!!
ReplyDeleteI also like that you are trying to limit your book buying and read what you already have on your shelves.
Happy reading!!
Thanks! This just seemed like a fun way to support some great causes :)
DeleteWhat an awesome idea! Reading books can too save the world! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree! I can't take the credit for the idea, but I definitely had to sign-up and participate :)
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