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This weekend, I wish to find the time to read the whole week’s worth of posts by all the wonderful folks who put together the Share a Story, Shape a Future blog tour for literacy.

Elizabeth Dulemba, who drew that cute-as-button bear button for the tour, hosted today (check out her blog here). She explores (with all kinds of fab links) the techno-side of reading, which I have to admit, pulls out a mixed-bag of feelings for me.

I’m intrigued by all the technical applications for reading books, and I think these apps appeal to young readers. In fact, my gut tells me that techno-reading is the reading wave of the future. But I love books-the feel, the smell, the intimate experience of being curled up with pages, and I want future generations to enjoy that experience. I guess the technical applications are a little like heaven-I’m all for it, just not ready to get there yet.

And here’s a few other wishes I have, while I’m at it. I wish that every kid finds somebody wonderful to encourage reading, techno or old school. And I wish all kinds of wonderful things for all those who took the time to make the Share a Story, Shape a Future literacy blog tour such a wonderful place to visit!

Here’s a thing: I like to give my posts names, like today’s “Tuesday Tips ‘N Things.” (And I’m kinda big on the alliterative names,too.) Oh, I know you’re wondering what the heck I’m talking about, since I haven’t quite gotten around to naming my posts here. Until today. But on my other blog, Cathy C.’s Hall of Fame, I’m a post-naming pro. It helps me focus on what I want to write that day, and keep all those posts notes organized.

When I was blurfing (blog surfing-I’m not giving up on this word) I came across the Blue Rose Girls and a naming contest. Apparently, Alvina likes to give her posts names, too. So, if you can come up with a great, catchy little name for her book posts, send it along to her here. Think fast, though. The contest is over on March 15th! (I sent an idea and I’d like to win that Little, Brown book. BUT, if I don’t win, I’m so using that post name here.)

And here’s a tip: Be nice when you’re out there in blogdom, commenting away. Not that you shouldn’t speak your mind, but you can do so nicely, can’t you? And if you can’t, remember that tried and true momism: if you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all. ‘Cause those not nice words aren’t going anywhere. Except perhaps back to bite you in the you-know-what.