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Wednesday, November 18, 2015

RPB Revolution ~By Suzy Leopold

A revolution you ask. Yes, it is the RPB Revolution -- the Rhyming Picture Book Revolution. This event will take place for three days in December. Join Angie Karcher and many other authors and writers of rhyme during a weekend long celebration. The conference will include a red carpet ceremony and a book signing. The four R's of top notch rhyming picture books will be discussed. Do you know what the four R's are? Sure you do. They are all part of the RPB Revolution: reject, revolt, rules and rewards.

I want to recognize the individuals who worked together to plan for this amazing first annual event.

RPB Revolution Conference Committee Members
Angie Karcher
Aimee Haburjak
Randi Sonenshine
Kristi Wright
Zainab Khan
Patty Toht 
Lori Degman 

The Best in Rhyme Committee members, under the direction of Angie Karcher, nominated several titles of books in rhyme earlier this year. Then each committee member completed a rubric for each of the books. The rubric determined the top ten titles. The following elements were used to complete the rubric, determining the ten best rhyming books:
  • Story/Plot/Structure
  • Character
  • Rhyme
  • Rhyming pattern
  • Meter
  • Appeal
  • Verbs
  • Concept/Theme; Message/Take Away
  • Language
  • Sentence fluency

Best in Rhyme Committee Members:
Angie Karcher
Gayle Krause                         
Annie Bailey                           
Mandy Yates                          
Lucky Williams                                  
Dawn Young              
Kenda Henthorn
Darlene Ivy                            
Deirdre Englehardt
Suzy Leopold
Patty Toht
Lori Degman
Angie Karcher

For more information about the Best in Rhyme Award Top 10 check out the book reviews here.
WHO?: Writers, Authors, Agents and Publishers
WHAT?: The Rhyming Picture Book Revolution [RPB] Weekend 
WHEN?: December 4th - December 6th, 2015* 
WHERE?: New York City, NY
WHY?: To announce the 2015 BEST IN RHYME 

Angie Karcher
HOW?: Angie Karcher, Rhyming Picture Book Month [RhyPiBoMo] founder, will announce the title and winner of the 2015 Best in Rhyme. Additionally, several honor titles will be shared for the 2015 best RPBs. KidLitTV and Julie Gribble will host this sensational event in a red carpet, live ceremony.
*Friday, December 4th
2015 Best in Rhyme Award Ceremony
*Saturday, December 5th
RPB Revolution Conference
*Sunday, December 6th
RPB Revolution Book Signing
Find information on how to register for this exciting event at RPB Revolution Registration.

If you are unable to attend the event in New York City, click here for information on how to register for a Conference Recording.

Designed by
Tanja Bauerle
Consider attending and supporting the RPB Revolution.

12 comments:

  1. Suzy...Thank you so much for this wonderful blog post! None of this would be possible without amazing committee members like you and all of the RhyPiBoMo Members who have supported these 2 events from the beginning. We are blessed to have Julie Gribble and KidLitTV's support and promise to send lots of photos from New York! Thanks again!!

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    1. My pleasure, Angie. I am honored to serve on the Best in Rhyme Committe. Thank YOU for all that you do as you share the love of rhyming picture books with the kid lit community. The RPB Revolution is sure to be a grand event. ~Suzy

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  2. Yes...ditto a million times! Thanks so much, Suzy...I think I've been so busy with other stuff, this kind of got by me...not that I would have been able to attend...but I'm sorry I wasn't more involved in knowing what was happening. I'll def look into the at home option...and of course, the auction. ;)
    Congrats and best wishes to all involved...as someone who LOVES to write in rhyme, I'm thrilled this has come together with such a bang...kudos to Angie Karcher...for bringing rhyme to the spotlight and helping the world (you are rocking it out in NYC - that is stellar!) see how important rhyming books are for kids! And Tanja Bauerle...awesome logo!!!!

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    1. The life of a writer is a busy one for sure, Vivian. I enjoy reading and writing across genres, so I, too, find it a challenge to keep up with all of the many excellent writing opportunities and events. Thank you for finding a moment to squeeze in time to read the GROG Blog.
      ~Suzy

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  3. Great blog post, Suzy. I couldn't attend, but I purchased the video that will be available after the event. Wish I could go. Angie and the ladies rock rhyme!

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    1. Thank you, Charlotte, for reading today's post on the GROG blog. The video should be the next best thing for those of us unable to attend the grand event in NYC.
      ~Suzy

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  4. Great post! I am so glad that Randi talked me into going. Well, to be honest, it didn't take much arm twisting. Can't wait to meet everyone in person!

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    1. Enjoy the sights and sounds of NYC, Ellen, and the RPB Revolution.
      ~Suzy

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  5. What a wonderful weekend this will be!

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    1. May you enjoy the experience, Patty. I look forward to hearing all about RPB Revolution.

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  6. Appreciations Suzy for all these great deertales.
    It will be a fabulous weekend & I hope we can look forward to a Group Blog post from you & Patty, (you or Patty, too) with photos & stories.
    Will be with you in spirit as my hubby & I walk the beach - we were both having some phases of ick (now long gone) sick at our anniversary so our getaway is that weekend.

    You two go & have a great time with Angie. Her warm & generous nature is legend.

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    1. Just like you, Jan, I look forward to hearing all about the RPB Revolution. Even though I will not be in attendance, do watch for future posts.

      You are correct, Angie is warm and generous.
      ~Suzy

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