12 Days to Go - GET READY for the Pets, Friends and Kin Readathon ROUND 1!

Day 1 of Our Readathon Countdown

Author: MK Cares Team

Hey there, all you fabulous readers!

I am BEYOND stoked for today. We're kicking off the countdown to the Pets, Friends, and Kin 24-Hr Readathon, and I've got this buzz of energy that's OFF the charts. Like, seriously, this is a big deal, you guys!

Our first official MK Cares Initiative for this year is a global celebration of books. We want our planet to come together for a positive reason. Do we always have to be fighting, at war, or in crisis to be united? Not always. We seek to create multi-generational, local communities of passionate readers bonding with their animal companions, work buddies, and younger siblings to expand the magic of storytelling and sharing emotions.

So, can you feel, even a little bit, of why I am so pumped for Day 1 of our countdown?

Today is the first of multiple, "warm-up" posts. We're setting the stage for this epic, virtual-local-digital-global-physical adventure. And we need YOU, yes, YOU, and your buddies to be part of this awesomeness. There are incredible, uplifting yet mysterious, stories out there and we can be the ones to tell them again!

Keep an eye out for some of our cool hashtags: #PetsFriendsKinReadathon, #MKCares, #KinfolkReads and tag us @MKMarketingCo in your posts. We are sharing the love for reading, expanding knowledge and increasing intelligence. Tell someone who makes you laugh and who you trust,

READ WITH US!

Now, here's the plan.

Over the next 12 days, we've got a bunch of exciting stuff coming your way. Think engaging activities, heartwarming stories, and the chance to ride a wave of joy.

Day 1

12 Days to Go

RIDE THE WAVE

Day 2

11 Days to Go

THE MISSION OF MK CARES INITIATIVES

Day 3:

10 Days to Go

SPOTLIGHT ON AUTHORS

Day 4

9 Days to Go

CURATED READING LISTS

Day 5

8 Days to Go

KINFOLK PRIZES

Day 6

7 Days to Go

PREP FOR READING SPOT ROULETTE

Day 7

6 Days to Go

PREP FOR PARTY HOSTS

Day 8

5 Days to Go

QUESTIONS TO ASK BOOKS

Day 9

4 Days to Go

THE RECIPROCAL ARTS OF READING AND WRITING

Day 10

3 Days to Go

THE RECIPROCAL ARTS OF READING AND SPEAKING

Day 11

2 Days to Go

FIRST BOOK JITTERS

Day 12

1 Day to Go

OFFICIAL READATHON SCHEDULE

Day 13

Event Day

PETS, FRIENDS AND KIN 24-HR READATHON BEGINS AT 12AM CST

If you're on the internet, you're more than likely, a Reader. You can be active in your reading and make a positive impact as you become more aware of how easy it can be to concentrate and maintain your focus.

Attention is crucial, especially in these chaotic times that we're living in. To help increase our ability to control our natural instincts to wander in time, with our minds, or, stay in the present moment, but being indifferent to what matters, we at MK Cares, are designing activities during the Readathon to ensure we STAY AWAKE, INTERACT and PLAY.

We're calling them "mini-challenges" and they'll help to keep us motivated!

Here are a few teasers:

Mini-Challenge 1: The Animal Companion Challenge

Task:

Share a photo of your reading buddy, whether it's a furry friend, a feathered companion, a scaly lizard, or a tank of tetras. Tell us how your pet inspires you to read!

Mini-Challenge 2: Bookish Trivia

Task:

Test your book knowledge with our book-related questions (featured books that are recommended by our participants) throughout the day. Be the first to answer correctly and win a special bookish prize.

Mini-Challenge 3: Shelfie Showcase

Task:

Snap a picture of your bookshelf and tell us which book you plan to read next. Share your reading list, and let's see who has the most colorful, organized, or unique bookshelf!

Mini-Challenge 4: Reading Spot Roulette

Task:

Take a journey with your book! In each hour's post, we'll suggest a different reading spot – it could be a cozy nook, a park bench, or even under the stars. Snap a pic of your book in that spot and share it with us.

Mini-Challenge 5: Kinfolk Book Recommendation

Task:

Recommend a book that has touched your heart, whether it's a story of friendship, family, or love. Tell us why it's special to you.

Mini-Challenge 6: Planet Watch Sprints

Task:

Dive into a book that corresponds to the current "Planet Watch" moment during the four Reading Sprints. Choose a book with themes or settings related to the specific watch:

Midnight Sprint

ANALOG

(moments of support)

White Dog Watch

Pick a book with a furry or loyal animal companion as a central character.

Sunrise Sprint:

GUIDE

(moments of guidance)

Red Skywalker Watch

Read a book featuring journeys, adventures, or exploring new horizons.

High Noon Sprint:

ANTIPODE

(moments of challenge)

Blue Storm Watch:

Pick a book that captures the essence of weather – whether it's a stormy adventure, a cozy read for a rainy day, or a sunny, feel-good story. Reflect on a chapter that features significant weather-related events, such as storms, blizzards, or sunny beach days. Share how the weather in the scene affects the characters and the plot. Include a weather-inspired quote or passage from your book to set the mood.

Sunset Sprint:

OCCULT

(moments of hidden help)

Yellow Human Watch

Choose a book that explores human-higher Being connections, human-money relationships, fairytales and mythologies featuring aspects of gold and rare metals, poetry, spiritual growth, personal development or leadership principles. Share your book choice and thoughts on how it relates to the invisible world of imagination and dreaming and visible world of shapes and forms.