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FALL CHALLENGE 2011: AFRICA
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30.6 - Donna Jo's task: I'd Like to See Your ID, Please.
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Books approved for parts A, B, C.Part C. Eye color
Blue:
Green:
Books approved for parts D, E, F.Part D. Hair color
Black/dark brown
Red
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What a wonderful idea, Donna Jo!I would like to check if Alanna: The First Adventure (A,B) and
(D) would be ok. The first one was first published in 1983 (the decade of my birth), but in any case, T.P. are my initials, reversed, so I think I'd be fine. I have dark brown/black hair.
Does this work as mainly blue (my eye color)?
Rachel Lee wrote: "Does this work as mainly blue (my eye color)?"Sure
I was wondering if this would work as having a mainly green cover as I have green eyes? If not, I'll wrangle up something else. :) Thanks.
Randi wrote: "I was wondering if this would work as having a mainly green cover as I have green eyes? If not, I'll wrangle up something else. :) Thanks. "So glad the picture gets bigger so I could see it really was green. Go for it.
I know it's a bit hard to see when it's small, but is this one ok for hair colour? I have the same colour hair as her, red.
Katrina wrote: "I know it's a bit hard to see when it's small, but is this one ok for hair colour? I have the same colour hair as her, red."
You're right, it is kind of hard, but I saw a little larger version on Amazon and it's okay. Looks like a gorgeous color for hair.
For Option A, what about a book with multiple authors. My initials match one of the authors, but not both. Will that still work?For Option D, does it have to be our natural hair color? ;)
Katie wrote: "For Option A, what about a book with multiple authors. My initials match one of the authors, but not both. Will that still work?For Option D, does it have to be our natural hair color? ;)"
Option A. If your initial matches one author it'll work.
Option D. Whatever is current will work. (My daughter is no longer sure what her "natural" color is/would be/was. Since my side of the family goes gray early, she might be totally white under there.)
Kelly wrote: "I have dark green eyes - would Olive Kitteridge work for option C?"Kelly, it'll depend on which edition you use. If you read one of them with a green cover, like the ebook version, yes, but make sure you link to the correct edition. The one you've linked to now is a gold cover and will not work.
That is funny b/c I was actually referring to the name "olive" as in olive green, but as it turns out I am reading the e-book version, so it's all good!
How would you find a book with a Hazel cover?
Kelly wrote: "That is funny b/c I was actually referring to the name "olive" as in olive green, but as it turns out I am reading the e-book version, so it's all good!"Sorry, Kelly. I'm brain-dead, because Olive IS a green color and works anyway.
Beth NC wrote: "How would you find a book with a Hazel cover?"I'm not too sure on that--I'd probably pick a different option. However, you might try a green/light brown or yellow combination of colors. Sorry I don't have any specific suggestions for you.
have to admit, this was a fun browse the library exercise to see if they had any authors with my initials - and I actually found a couple - thanks Donna Jo
I have a question. On my license I have a hyphenated last name. How do you want me to handle that? use my maiden name, my married name or both?Thanks!
Sassafrass wrote: "I have a question. On my license I have a hyphenated last name. How do you want me to handle that? use my maiden name, my married name or both?Thanks!"
Use the initial of the first part of the hyphenated name.
I am going to be away from the computer for the next couple days--back late Sunday.
Lahni wrote: "Is this book green enough?
"Yes, it is.
Can I use a book with two different shades of the same color, like this:
for brown.
Sassafrass wrote: "Can I use a book with two different shades of the same color, like this: for brown."Sure.
So, since I am 60 inches tall, I can read any book?
KSMary wrote: "So, since I am 60 inches tall, I can read any book?"As long as it is not part of a series.
So 65 inches into centimeters is 165 centimeters so I could read the first book in a series like...The Summer of Skinny Dipping?
★Meghan★ wrote: "So 65 inches into centimeters is 165 centimeters so I could read the first book in a series like...The Summer of Skinny Dipping?"You certainly can.
Is this book ok for D? I have dark blond hair. 
The hair looks good. If it's a pretty close match to your hair color it works. (If it is, you've got pretty hair.)
I'm trying to reread all of the Harry Potter books during this challenge. My eyes are blue-green, so if I pick just green, will you take the US cover for the fourth book?
Danielle Louise wrote: "I'm trying to reread all of the Harry Potter books during this challenge. My eyes are blue-green, so if I pick just green, will you take the US cover for the fourth book?[bookcover:Harry Potter an..."
Yes.
Would you consider Matilda to be an "early reader" book? I was planning to use it for part B, as it was published in 1988 (the same year I was born! :) ), but didn't even think about the fact that it might be considered an "early reader." Thanks!
Randi wrote: "Would you consider Matilda to be an "early reader" book? I was planning to use it for part B, as it was published in 1988 (the same year I was born! :) ), but didn't even think about t..."I think this book is geared for a little older than an early reader (4-6 grade), so I'm okay with it.
Donna Jo wrote: "Randi wrote: "Would you consider Matilda to be an "early reader" book? I was planning to use it for part B, as it was published in 1988 (the same year I was born! :) ), but didn't even..."Thanks, Donna Jo! :) I've been meaning to read Roald Dahl for years!
Chris wrote: "
Would this work for hazel/green eyes?"
Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. My computer had a "terminal" problem yesterday.
That looks like a good choice for hazel. I loved that book and have reread it several times, so I hope you enjoy it too.
Tineke wrote: "Would this one work for C. blue eyes? 
"Yes
For initials, I actually have two sets: CC and CB. One is my maiden name, which is the name I work under, and one is my legal last name. My license has all of them, which is my full legal name, CCB. May I use either? (Actually, I probably want to use the CC.)
Chris wrote: "For initials, I actually have two sets: CC and CB. One is my maiden name, which is the name I work under, and one is my legal last name. My license has all of them, which is my full legal name, CCB..."Use which ever one you use for official business.
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Read two books. Select two different choices from the following options:
A. Name--Read a book by an author with the initials of your first and last name. Use whatever first and last name you use for official business. If different from your SRC name, please indicate the initials. You need not reveal your complete name, only initials. Your first and last initial should match the author's first and last name initials, but they may be in either order, ex.: My initials are DA; I could read authors with initials DA or AD. Required: Please include the initials used when you post
B. Date of Birth--Read a book first published in the decade of your birth. For example, if you were born in 1976, read a book published between 1970-1979. Required: Include the decade used when you post. You need not include date details
C. Eye Color--Chose a book with either the word of your eye color in the title (brown, black, blue, hazel, green, etc.) or with mainly that color on the cover. If your eyes are two different colors or you wear colored contacts, you may choose which to use.
D. Hair Color--Chose a book with a pictures of person with the same color hair as yours. Cover model need not have any other points of reference. Required:Include cover picture when posting. If there is more than one person on the cover, indicate which one you used when posting.
E. Height-- Measure your height in inches or centimenters. Using any of the resulting digits, read a corresponding book from a series. Ex. If you are 65 inches tall, you may read either book 5 or book 6 from a series. If you are 157 cm, use 1, 5, or 7. If one of the digits is a 0, you may read a non-series book. Round your measurement to the nearest whole number and isolate a single digit number from your measurement. Required: Be sure to include your height measurement when posting.
F. Address--Read a book set in or about the state, province, or area of your birth. If it is not evident from the title, please note when posting.
Required: Please state which options you are choosing, and submit any other information requested in the relevant options.