Who can believe it’s almost November? I know, it was just November last year, right? And we had a whole buncha fun creating new picture book story concepts! (Need a recap? Look here.)
I’m still firming up the festivities for 2014 and will post the guest blogger line-up soon. But while you wait for that and for registration to begin (on October 25th, right here), here’s a peek at this year’s logo, created by the talented Vin Vogel, whose new picture book MADDI’S FRIDGE is out now from Flashlight Press, with author Lois Brandt.
Each year I ask the logo illustrator to include an important detail—a lightbulb, to represent ideas being created. This year, Vin had a delicious idea! (Was it from the FRIDGE? Sure seems like it. Well, maybe it was from the FREEZER.)
Registration for the November PiBoIdMo online event will commence October 25th. Individuals AND classes are invited to register. All registration requires is your name (or teacher’s name in the case of a class) on the registration post’s comment thread, plus you must also follow my blog (handy-dandy button in the left column). The “Official Participant” logo will also be available at that time for you to download and display on your website or social media platform.
Registration entitles you to PRIZES along the way, from signed books, critiques and author/illustrator Skype visits, to the grand prize–an idea consultation with a picture book agent. Last year we offered nine grand prizes!
Also, October 25th will kick-off “Pre-PiBo”, a week-long series of posts intended to gear you up for the month of idea-generating.
Need somewhere to record your brilliance? The PiBoIdMo Cafe Press shop is open, featuring this year’s Official Journal of Ideas. Remember that all proceeds ($3 per sale) are donated to RIF, Reading is Fundamental. So your purchase benefits an excellent cause!
If you want to discuss the event with kindred spirits, please join our PiBoIdMo Facebook Group. (Please note it *is* the current group although the name on Facebook, which cannot be changed, says 2011.)
Well, that’s all for now, PiBoIdMo’ers. Except, can we think of a better name for y’all?
LOVE the logo- putting it on my blog sidebar NOW :D Can’t wait to get started!!!
Love it love it! Love it! Looking forward to my 2nd year participating!
Well, I looked up what a group of lightbulbs is called, but other than a pack…nothing. However, they are filled with noble gases like argon and something something incandescent. So my suggestion for what we are called is that: The Noble Gases.
Hmmmm. Sounds like folks from Downton Abbey who fart. But good effort, Carter. LOL
I have never participated before but this year I think I will take the plunge.
It’s adorable–I love it–especially the dog :)
Looking forward to participating! Hope I can figure out all this twittering, blogging and Facebook stuff. Idea for a name: The Enlighteningbulbs?
Hi Joanne! This is Sally The Technically Challenged. How did you put the logo on your sidebar? Thanks!
Plus I love the dog AND ice cream. Life just keeps getting better!
Love the new logo – so cute!
Name ideas: Flash Bulbs, Brainstorming Bulbs or just Bulbies