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2022 Readathon Sign-Up Thread
TEAM ANNOUNCEMENTHere are our eight teams for the 2022 World Mysteries Readathon!
Though team size varies in some cases, the teams are evenly matched in terms of total books pledged per team, and previous readathon experience.
Team Atlantis
Leaders: Brittany, E
TerryJane
Donné
Samantha King
Dhiya
Sunny
KSMary
Team Chōchin Obake
Leaders: Rebecca, Pamela
Kimberley
Ouiame
Sycogirl
lorelei
Pooja
bailey
Team Chupacabra
Leader: Ushashi
oshizu
Leslie,
Emily
Samantha
Lorraine
Canadian Dragon
Lilac
Team Cleopatra
Leader: Theresa
Alyana
Mary-Lynne
Julia
Sunflower
SarahKat
Anissa
Team D.B. Cooper
Leader: Alison
Carmen
Satin
Sharon
Mahshida
Amber
Nate
Team Holy Grail
Leader: Nichole
Lynn
Ritattoo
Haven
Rachael
Mie
Team Loch Ness
Leaders: Caterina, Stormie
Shari
Ziggy
Stephanie
Maxine
Danielle
Team Piri Reis
Leader: Carri Carey
Christene
Kat
Marleen
Pouneh
KaraBeta
Brandon
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 2-week event?Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
— —> I would say 10 books, probably more. It depends on the task or prompt.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
— —> Yes of course! I'm always here in GR.
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
— —> Due to my unending challenges here, I cannot be a captain or co-captain.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
— —> Yes! I was with the Guardians of the Library. 😊
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 2-week event?Probably 7 books, depending on the tasks.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
I might be willing to be a co-leader, but don't feel confident enough in what I'd need to do to be the sole leader of a team
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No. I was still in grad school, and wanted to, but knew that I couldn't commit to that much non-school reading at the time
Please sign me up! 🤓📙1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 2-week event? 3-4 books definitely
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this time as this will be my first team readathon
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No.
I'm in! 🤓📘1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 3 - 4
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.) Not this time.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes. I read with the Guardians of the Library.
Count me in! Thank you!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
3-5 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
Yes
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Yes
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 3 to 6 books.Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes.
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* I would rather not at this time.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? I did not.
What a fantastic job baily has done in organizing this upcoming readathon. I'm so hyped! *jumps up and down excitedly *coughsPlease count me in!
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 8-10 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes.
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 3 or 42. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Happy to co-lead if needed
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes!
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?6-7
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
At least once a day!
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
Uhm... I guess I could. It wouldn't be my first choice, but I'm willing to help if needed.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Sure did! Loved it!
1. I can read between 3 to 5 books during that time.2. I can commit to check in daily.
3. I would rather not have the role of leader or co-leader
4. It's the first time for me participating
I’d like to participate!1. 3-6 books depending on tasks.
2. Yes can absolutely check in.
3. No.
4. No.
Please sign me up.1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
4 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Of course
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
Yes
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Yes (Reading Direwolves)
Sign me up.1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
5 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Of course
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No. This is my first readathon in the group
Please sign me up! :)1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
5 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
YES!
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No but thank you.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No I did not participate in the 25K readathon.
1. 6 to 82. Yep
3. No as I'm new to the group
4. No this is my first time in this group
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?3
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
Would prefer not to :)
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Nope :)
Count me in!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 6-7 books.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? I can co-lead.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No.
Sounds great - I’ll definitely join in 🤩1. 3-4 books
2. Yes
3. No.
4. Yes, it was good fun!
1. 3-62. Yes
3. Possibly a co-lead
4. No, this would be a first for me
1) 4-5 books at least2) yes
3) If chosen, I would prefer co-leader
4) I don't think so
I'd like to sign up!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
It depends on what exactly the tasks are but probably 3-4
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
No I definitely wouldn't want to be a leader since I've never participated in a readathon before
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No this will be my first readathon
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?3-6
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
No, it's my first time so No
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No this will be my first readathon.
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 1-2 books2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes!
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* No, I'm unable to lead at this time due to work.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No, but I'm super excited to participate this year!
I would love to join in the Readathon!! :D1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
---6-8 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
--Definitely!
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
--Yes I can
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
--Yes I did...it was Fun!
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?Probably 5.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No.
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?Probably 3-5
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No, this is my first time doing this
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No
Hola bailey! Count me in, please 1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
8-10 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes, of course
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No, sorry. I'll be otherwise engaged leading monthly and quarterly challenges.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Yes! I was a Reading Direwolf!
Hello, nice to be here. I’d like to join to the challenge, please.1. At least 5 books
2. Yes, I can check with the team
3. No leading position for me please
4. No, this is my first one
Hi all!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
4
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
no
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
yes
Sign me up!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5-6
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.) Sure
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No, first time
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 3-42. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this year since it's my first.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No
Hiii Sign me up1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
8-10 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes, of course
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
No, sorry.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No. Just joined the group last feb
Christene Paula wrote: "Hiii Sign me up1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
8-10 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the..."
@Christene Paula
You've already signed up previously (see message #15 above).
However, we note that you previously pledged 5 books and are now pledging 8-10 books, so your reading plans have been updated.
Please sign me up!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 2-3 books
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Yes, preferably just as co-leader though
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? Yes
1. I could commit to around 3-5 books !2. I could absolutely check in every 2-3 days to see how everyone is doing
3. I would be fine with co-leader, maybe not leader since I haven’t been in this group too long and am still navigating it.
4. I have not done any readathons with this group but am very excited!
:)
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? - At least 3
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
- Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
-Unfortunately, no.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
- No, this would be my first time to participate.
I'm in!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
- Good question: in the past I read 0-20 books over that period of time. But I think I can comfortably pledge 4 books.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
- Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
- Sorry, no.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
- I did not. This is the first time I'm hearing about this.
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟓-𝟕 :)2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? 𝐲𝐞𝐬
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐲
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? 𝐧𝐨
. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 2-week event? 3-4 books 2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? Not this time
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No.
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? ----- 8-10 books2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? --- YES
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)* --- YES
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? ----- NO
I'm in!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*No
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?No
I would like to join in the fun!1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
5-6
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
No thank you.
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
Yes and it was a lot of fun.
How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 3-4 books2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No but looking forward to it this year!
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 2-week event?3-4 books. It could be more or less, depending on the task or prompt.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
Yes, of course!
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team?
Not this time as it is my first readathon
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
No
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 5-6 maybe less, depending on the task or prompt.Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event? 2-4, depending on the tasks or prompts.2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon? Yes
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? No
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021? No, this is my first readathon in the group.
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Welcome to 2022 Reading Challenge’s Summer Readathon! Back by popular demand, we will be holding a 10-day long team readathon that we hope you will all enjoy just as much as last time! Didn’t participate in last year’s readathon? That’s totally cool! We will work to create teams with an even mix of seasoned and first-time “readathon-ers” as well as folks who read at different paces.
The readathon will be based on the group’s yearly theme “World Mysteries” but we will not be limiting you to the mystery genre. We will also hone in on the two quarterly challenges “Lore of Yore” and “Celebrating Diversity” as well as our June monthly theme “Paris.”
General Information
This 10-day readathon runs from June 3 to June 12, 2022, beginning and ending at midnight in your personal time zone. Participants will be divided fairly into teams of 10-12 based on the amount of books pledged when signing up.
There are 36 world missions that everyone can do and 2 team-specific missions per team. Each mission is based on world mysteries, but not necessarily to the mystery genre. Additionally, each team has “Team Books” specifically about their mystery or the location of their mystery that they (and anyone else) can read for extra points! (at most two per team)
Acknowledgement: This activity was inspired by JenJenReviews’s Trope-ical Readathon.
Here's how it works:
Sign up in this thread by answering these questions:
1. How many books do you think you'll be able to read over the 10-day event?
Note: Please only include books that are at least 100 pages long, or you have 100 pages left in at the start of the Readathon.
2. Can you commit to checking in with your team approximately every 2-3 days throughout the 10 days of the readathon?
3. Are you willing to assume the role of leader or co-leader for your team? (See below for what these roles entail.)*
4. Did you participate in the 25k readathon in 2021?
You have until May 22nd to sign up here! At that point, the mods will put the teams together and notify everyone on the 27th of May which teams you are in. We will post your teams in the comment below, and create threads for each team to discuss, as well as a spreadsheet to track progress.
*Team Leader roles:
Making sure everything is running smoothly. Note that there is nothing in this role that other team members cannot help with.
Making sure the spreadsheet your team will be using is updated. All members will be able to update but the leader just needs to double check, making sure it's filled out correctly. This will come into play especially if there are group members who cannot for whatever reason access the spreadsheet easily.
Another leadership role is that of support person or co-leader. This role could include anything from encouraging team members, updating spreadsheet progress, and general support of the team leader. It is similar to the team leader role but you would have another person to lead with!