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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Carol Larese Millward, STAR IN THE MIDDLE (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 03/16/10)
March 9th, 2010 by Carol Larese Millward · 
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This week, we’re celebrating Carol Larese Millward’s debut! Carol Larese Millward is a writer who for several years was a family advocate and parent educator working with teen parents through Family Support and Education Centers, and made in-home visits to teach life skills and best parenting practices to young parents. She is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators and lives in Maryland with her husband and two cats. STAR IN THE MIDDLE is her debut novel.
Here’s a little bit about STAR IN THE MIDDLE (WestSide Books).
At sixteen, Star Peters is determined to keep her baby… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Debra Sartell, TIME FOR BED, BABY TED (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 03/09/10)
March 2nd, 2010 by Debra Sartell · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Debra Sartell’s debut! Debra Sartell booked stand-up comedy before she began writing children’s picture books. After her son, Cole, was born she found inspiration for her work and many comical moments in parenting through the camera lens. Says Debra, “TIME FOR BED, BABY TED grew out of one of those snapshot moments of parenting exhaustion when Cole could’ve tucked my husband into bed!” She lives in California with her husband Darrell and their two lively children, Cole and Stella.
Here’s a little bit about TIME FOR BED, BABY TED (Holiday House).
It’s time for bed… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Amy Brecount White, FORGET-HER-NOTS (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 03/09/10)
March 2nd, 2010 by Amy Brecount White · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Amy Brecount White’s debut! From ages 0 to 9, Amy moved every two or three years all over the country, which she likes to think made her adaptable and open to new places, people, and ideas. She lived in San Francisco, Virginia Beach, Albuquerque, N.M., Lexington, K.Y., and Dayton, Ohio. The library was one of the first places she found anywhere she arrived. She’s always found a home in books.
It really never occurred to her that she could be a writer until she was in college. She always thought she’d do something more “practical,” with a… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Suzanne Morgan Williams, BULL RIDER (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 03/03/10)
February 24th, 2010 by Suzanne Morgan Williams · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Suzanne Morgan Williams' debut! Suzanne Morgan Williams is the author of Bull Rider, her first novel, and ten nonfiction books for children including Made in China, Ideas and Inventions from Ancient China (Pacific View Press, 1997), The Inuit, (Franklin Watts, 2003) and the award winning Pinatas and Smiling Skeletions (Harris and Williams, Pacific View Press, 1999.) Suzanne is a Nevada Writer in Residence, has won grants from Sierra Arts Foundation and Nevada Arts Council and is Co-Regional Advisor of Nevada Region of Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Her research and speaking regularly takes her… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: 3 novels + swag (thru Feb 14)
February 7th, 2010 by writerjenn · Email post
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WHAT: Novels THE SECRET YEAR, LEAVING GEE'S BEND, and ISLAND STING, plus swag and a tote
WHO: US/Canada residents at least 13 years old
WHEN: Thru Feb. 14, 2010 (midnight)
WHERE: Just leave a comment here, giving a shout-out to someone you love: http://community.livejournal.com/classof2k10/6516.html…
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Angela Morrison, TAKEN BY STORM (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 02/09/10)
February 2nd, 2010 by Angela Morrison · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Angela Morrison’s debut! Angela Morrison grew up on the wheat farm in Washington where TAKEN BY STORM is set. She graduated from Brigham Young University and holds a Master’s of Fine Arts in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Vermont College. She and her husband recently returned to Arizona after eleven years abroad in Canada, Switzerland, and Singapore. They have four children and the most beautiful grandson in existence.
Here’s a little bit about TAKEN BY STORM (Razorbill).
Seventeen-year-old Leesie Hunt has rules: No making out. No sex. And definitely no falling for a non-Mormon. She pours… Continue reading
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Giveaway Alert: TRT Book Club (01/19/10-01/19/10)
January 19th, 2010 by Donna St. Cyr · Email post
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Who: Anyone
What: Win one of two copies of The Secrets of the Cheese Syndicate by Donna St. Cyr
When: TODAY
How: Leave a comment or question on St. Cyr's interview with the Teens Read Too Book Club Blog
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Jean Reagan, ALWAYS MY BROTHER (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/22/09)
December 15th, 2009 by Jean Reagan · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Jean Reagan's debut! Jean Reagan lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with her husband, Peter, and daughter, Jane. Their beloved son and brother, John, died in 2005. Born in Alabama, Jean spent most of her childhood in Japan. Since graduating from Earlham College, she has worked as a community organizer, a union activist, and a writer. She cherishes her years as a full-time mother when she also worked at her children's public school, the Open Classroom. In the summers, her family lives in a tiny, remote cabin in Grand Teton National Park where she and Peter… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Pam Bachorz, CANDOR (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/22/09)
December 15th, 2009 by Pam Bachorz · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Pam Bachorz’s debut! Pam Bachorz grew up in a small town in the Adirondack foothills, where she participated in every possible performance group and assiduously avoided any threat of athletic activity, unless it involved wearing sequined headpieces and treading water. With a little persuasion she will belt out tunes from "The Music Man" and "The Fantasticks", but she knows better than to play cello in public anymore. Pam attended college in Boston and finally decided she was finished after earning four degrees: a BS in Journalism, a BA in Environmental Science, a Masters in Library Science… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Rigaud, PERFECT SHOT (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/15/09)
December 8th, 2009 by Debbie Rigaud · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Debbie Rigaud’s debut! Debbie Rigaud began her writing career covering news and entertainment for commercial magazines. She’s interviewed celebs, politicians, social figures and inspiring “real” girls. Her articles have appeared in Seventeen, CosmoGIRL!, Twist and J-14; her novella “Double Act,” is featured in the anthology HALLWAY DIARIES (Kimani Tru /September 2007). PERFECT SHOT (Simon Pulse) is her debut novel.
Here’s a little bit about PERFECT SHOT (Simon Pulse).
Fifteen-year-old London Abrams is all about spiking volleyballs, not wearing spike heels. But in one crush-tasic moment, she signs up for a modeling contest as an excuse to meet the… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Megan Crewe, GIVE UP THE GHOST (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/15/09)
December 8th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Megan Crewe's debut! Megan Crewe lives in Toronto, Canada, where she tutors children and teens with special needs. She has yet to make friends with a ghost, though she welcomes the opportunity. GIVE UP THE GHOST is her first novel.
Here’s a little bit about GIVE UP THE GHOST (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers).
Cass McKenna much prefers the company of ghosts over "breathers." Ghosts are uncomplicated and dependable, and they know the dirt on everybody... and Cass loves dirt. She's on a mission to expose the dirty secrets of the poseurs in her school.
But when the… Continue reading
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GIVEAWAY ALERT: 8TH GRADE SUPERZERO (12/07-12/11)
December 7th, 2009 by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich · Email post
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Contest Alert: End of 2009 Giveaway (12/02-12/15)
December 5th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: Anyone in the world.
What: Three books combining magic and the arts (FORTUNE'S FOLLY, LAMENT, and WONDROUS STRANGE) and a 3-chapter novel critique.
When: Enter by midnight on December 15, 2009.
How: Share the GIVE UP THE GHOST book trailer and a link to the giveaway.
Where: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=635… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: PRE-HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY (12/1-12/15)
December 2nd, 2009 by Cheryl Renee Herbsman · Email post
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Who: Anyone with a North American mailing address
What: 3 prizes: $50 bookstore gift card, Critique of 25 pages of manuscript or a query letter, Signed copies of Breathing by Cheryl Renee Herbsman and Sliding on the Edge by C Lee McKenzie
When: Dec 1 - 15
How: See all the details at the blog noted in the "where"
Where: Cheryl Renee Herbsman's blog http://blog.cherylreneeherbsman.com/2009/12/01/big-holiday-contest.aspx
Lots of ways to enter, come check it out!…
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Contest alert: 7 YA/MG books from the Class of 2k10 (Dec 1-5)
December 1st, 2009 by writerjenn · Email post
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Who: Commenters on the blog link below, at least 13 years old
What: 7 YA/MG books from the Class of 2k9 up for grabs
When: Dec 1- Dec 5
How: Leave a comment at the post below
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/classof2k10/1843.html
Celebrating the "graduation" of the Class of 2k9!…
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Hannah Moskowitz, BREAK (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/08/09)
December 1st, 2009 by Hannah Moskowitz · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Hannah Moskowitz’s debut! Hannah Moskowitz is an eighteen-year-old writer slumming around Washington D.C. She likes crème brulee, tattoos, and playing dress-up. She has never broken a bone.
Here’s a little bit about BREAK (Simon Pulse).
Jonah is on a mission to break every bone in his body. Everyone knows that broken bones grow back stronger than they were before. And Jonah wants to be stronger—needs to be stronger, because his family is falling apart, what with his bickering parents, his allergic-to-everything brother, and the screaming new baby. Maybe if he breaks and heals enough times, he’ll show his… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: C.J. Omololu, DIRTY LITTLE SECRETS (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 12/08/09)
December 1st, 2009 by cjomololu · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating C.J. Omololu’s debut! Cynthia Jaynes Omololu majored in English at U.C. Santa Barbara because she liked to read, not because she liked to write. In fact, for years all of her journals ended on or about January 21st because writing about her life was well…boring. After her kids were born, she discovered that she did like to write about the lives of fictional people, and that the voices in her head often have interesting things to say.
Cynthia lives in Northern California with her Nigerian husband (hence the vowel-filled last name) and two sons.
Here’s a little bit… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: S. Terrell French, OPERATION REDWOOD (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 11/24/09)
November 17th, 2009 by S. Terrell French · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating S. Terrell’s debut! As a child, Susannah Terrell French loved to read and write and once won $100 in a Harvard fiction competition. After graduating from college, however, she switched gears, moving to California and working for an environmental organization. She went on to Berkeley Law, spent a summer as a Forest Service volunteer in Alaska, then took a job at a public interest law firm. She also spent hours reading to her three children. Eventually, she decided to bring together her interest in children’s books, writing, and the environment by writing… Continue reading
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AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: LISA MANTCHEV, EYES LIKE STARS (GIVEAWAY ALERT NOW – 11/24/09)
November 17th, 2009 by Lisa Mantchev · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Lisa Mantchev’s debut! Lisa Mantchev wrote her first play in the fourth grade, and has been involved in the theater ever since. She has published numerous short stories, but Eyes Like Stars is her first novel. She lives with her husband, daughter, and four hairy miscreant dogs on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state.
Here’s a little bit about EYES LIKE STARS (Feiwel & Friends).
All her world’s a stage.
Beatrice Shakespeare Smith is not an actress, yet she lives in a theater.
She’s not an orphan, but she has no parents.
She knows every part, but she has no lines… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Sydney Salter, JUNGLE CROSSING (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/17/09)
November 10th, 2009 by Sydney Salter · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Sydney Salter’s debut! Sydney Salter’s fascination with Mayan culture started when she was six years old and climbed down a steep, dimly lit stone staircase to the elaborately carved tomb of King Pacal who had once ruled Palenque. Visiting Mayan ruins, walking through fragrant Mexican marketplaces, watching women wash clothes in a river, and chasing lizards in the jungle ignited the spark in Sydney’s imagination that led to writing JUNGLE CROSSING. Sydney now lives in Utah with her husband, two daughters, two cats, two dogs, and pair of tortoises. She loves reading, writing, cooking, and traveling—especially… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: J.A. Yang, EXCLUSIVELY CHLOE (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/17/09)
November 10th, 2009 by J.A. Yang · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating J.A. Yang’s debut! J.A. Yang has slummed it in the valley with the Wakefield twins; slumber partied with Huey, Dewey and Louie; joined Krakow in stalking Angela; and climbed every mountain with the Von Trapps. Originally from San Diego, he's lived and traveled the world (okay, not all of it) in pursuit of that most elusive of targets -- inspiration. He's authored and published a book, written for online and offline publications, and maintained a variety of popular blogs on subjects ranging from movies and technology to personal stories and amateur musings. He's just wrapped up… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Lara Zielin, DONUT DAYS (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/10/09)
November 3rd, 2009 by Lara Zielin · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Lara Zielin’s debut! Lara Zielin lives in Ypsilanti, Michigan, with her husband Rob, her ever-loving dog, Amos, and her personality-challenged kitty, Pancake. DONUT DAYS is her first novel.
Here’s a little bit about DONUT DAYS (Putnam).
Emma has a lot going on. Her best friend’s not speaking to her, a boy she’s known all her life is suddenly smokin’ hot and in love with her, and oh yes, her evangelical minister parents may lose their church, especially if her mother keeps giving sermons saying Adam was a hermaphrodite.
But this weekend Emma’s only focused on Crispy Dream, a hot… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Lauren Bjorkman, MY INVENTED LIFE (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/10/09)
November 3rd, 2009 by Lauren Bjorkman · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Lauren Bjorkman’s debut! Lauren Bjorkman grew up on a sailboat, sharing the tiny forecastle with her sister and the sail bags. She likes funny things, chocolate, and playing with words. She lives in Taos, New Mexico, with her husband and two sons.
Here’s a little bit about MY INVENTED LIFE (Henry Holt).
MY INVENTED LIFE is a comedy of errors with ambiguous sexuality, mistaken identities, skate gods and theater geeks, and true love, of course.
If you had to give your book a movie rating: G through Rated R, which one would you give and why?
PG to PG13 for… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Susan Fine, INITIATION (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/03/09)
October 27th, 2009 by Susan Fine · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Susan Fine’s debut! After many years in New York City, Susan Fine said goodbye to Zabar's and Gray's Papaya in search of an affordable apartment. She, her husband, their two boys, and 10,000 pieces of Lego landed in Chicago, where they love everything except the weather. A former English teacher, Susan can still hear a me/I error from a mile away. For assistance with sorting out the me/I conundrum, check out pages 110-113 in her first book Zen in the Art of the SAT. Initiation is her first YA novel, and she is currently at work… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Beth Ann Bauman, ROSIE AND SKATE (Giveaway Alert Now – 11/03/09)
October 27th, 2009 by Beth · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Beth Ann Bauman’s debut! Beth Ann Bauman is the author of a short story collection for adults, Beautiful Girls, and a recipient of a New York Foundation for the Arts Fellowship. Beth teaches fiction writing at NYU, The West Side YMCA’s Writer’s Voice, and online at UCLA. Growing up, she spent summers on the Jersey shore, and she now lives in New York City.
Here’s a little bit about ROSIE AND SKATE (Wendy Lamb Books, Random House).
It's off-season at the Jersey shore, when the boardwalk belongs to the locals. Rosie is 15 and her sister Skate is… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Donna St. Cyr, THE SECRETS OF THE CHEESE SYNDICATE (Giveaway Alert Now – 10/27/09)
October 20th, 2009 by Donna St. Cyr · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Donna St. Cyr's debut! Born and raised in south Louisiana, Donna and her husband returned to Baton Rouge after briefly living in Maryland. Their household now includes three children and two devoted Labradors.
After receiving a BS in zoology from LSU, Donna taught high school physics, chemistry and biology before returning to graduate school for a master degree in library and information science. She then worked in school libraries in the Baton Rouge area for over fifteen years, emphasizing her passion for information literacy and teaching children to be effective, lifelong learners. When she’s not spending time… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT – LIBRARIANS – 2009 Debut Library (10/18 -12/31/09)
October 19th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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Who: Librarians (public or school) everywhere
What: Win a 46 book set of 2009 debut YA & MG books for your library!
When: 10/18 through 12/31/09, winner announced 1/1/2010
How: Email a picture of yourself, your patrons, or your library cat with ONE Debut 2009 novel to enter. One lucky winner will be selected from all entries.
Where: For entry details and complete book list, visit the 2009 Debut Library contest page!
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Author Spotlight: Danielle Joseph, SHRINKING VIOLET (Giveaway Alert Now – 10/20/09)
October 13th, 2009 by Danielle Joseph · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Danielle Joseph’s debut! Danielle Joseph was a college DJ for five years on the Gyroscope, a world music show. She also interned at several top Boston radio stations while earning her BFA in Creative Writing and MA in Marketing Communications and Advertising from Emerson College. She has taught Creative Writing to middle school students and English to adults.
Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, Danielle now lives in Miami, Florida with her husband and children. Her debut YA novel, SHRINKING VIOLET, will be published by MTV/Pocket Books on May, 5 2009 and her second novel, Indigo Blues… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Susan VanHecke, ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SOLDIER: A MEMOIR (Giveaway Alert Now – 10/14/09)
October 7th, 2009 by Susan VanHecke · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Susan VanHecke’s debut! Susan VanHecke writes books for children and adults. Her titles for young readers include AN APPLE PIE FOR DINNER (Marshall Cavendish, 20009) and STRIKE UP THE BAND (Boyds Mills, 2010), and, for adults, RACE WITH THE DEVIL: GENE VINCENT'S LIFE IN THE FAST LANE (St. Martin's Press, 2000), adapted into an award-winning screenplay, and ROADWORK: ROCK & ROLL FROM THE INSIDE OUT (Hal Leonard, 2007/Omnibus UK, 2009) with photographer Tom Wright, foreword by Pete Townshend. Of ROADWORK, Barnes & Noble Booksellers CEO Steve Riggio said it's "probably the best book on… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Kristina Springer, THE ESPRESSOLOGIST (Giveaway Alert Now – 10/09/09)
October 2nd, 2009 by Kristina Springer · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Kristina Springer’s debut! Kristina Springer has a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Illinois State University and a Master of Arts in Writing from DePaul University. Her first novel, THE ESPRESSOLOGIST, will be published by Farrar, Straus, and Giroux on October 27, 2009. Her second novel, MY FAKE BOYFRIEND IS BETTER THAN YOURS, also from FSG, will be published in the fall of 2010. She lives in a suburb of Chicago, IL with her husband Athens and their four small children Teegan, Maya, London, and Gavin.
Here’s a little bit about THE ESPRESSOLOGIST (Farrar, Straus, and… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: MY INVENTED LIFE GIVE AWAY!
September 24th, 2009 by Lauren Bjorkman · Email post
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Who: Anyone anywhere in the world
What: A hardcover copy of My Invented Life signed by the author
When: September 23rd through October 15th
Where: Leave a comment at the awesome blog The Book Butterfly: http://butterflybookreviews.blogspot.com/2009/09/guest-post-with-lauren-bjorkman-contest.html
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CONTEST ALERT: Recite “Once Upon a Twice” on YouTube (9/1/09 – 10/10/09)
September 24th, 2009 by Denise Doyen · Email post
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WHO: Toddlers, kids, teens, parents, teachers, librarians, actors -- welcome. WHAT: 12 Finalists win signed copy of this stunning, star-reviewed picture book. 1 Grand Prize Winner wins $100 gift certificate to bookstore. WHERE: ![youtube-logo(2)[1]](http://www.authorsnow.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/youtube-logo212-150x63.jpg)
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Contest Alert: Share the GHOST Love Giveaway! (Now – 10/15/09)
September 15th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: Anyone in the world
What: One of 20 copies of GIVE UP THE GHOST plus up to 5 awesome ARCs including FIRE, BEAUTIFUL CREATURES, and GOTH GIRL RISING!
When: Until 10/15/09 at midnight (EST)
How: Post a review of GIVE UP THE GHOST.
Where: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=364
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Contest Alert: GHOST Scent Giveaway (09/12/09)
September 8th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: Anyone in the world
What: A full bottle of one of the GIVE UP THE GHOST scents or a set of all five samples.
When: until 09/12/09 at 12:00 PM (EST)
How: Let me know which scent is your favorite!
Where: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=329…
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Author Spotlight: Jennifer Jabaley, LIPSTICK APOLOGY (Giveaway Alert Now – 08/31/09)
August 24th, 2009 by Jennifer Jabaley · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Jennifer Jabaley’s debut! An optometrist and mother of two, Jennifer Jabaley began writing her first novel after a phone call from her sister sparked an idea for a story that lingered in her mind and stirred her creative juices. She lives in Blue Ridge, Georgia and is currently at work on her second book.
Here’s a little bit about LIPSTICK APOLOGY (Razorbill).
Four little words written in lipstick mean Emily must say goodbye to everything she knows. Emily Carson has always been a good girl. So when she throws a party the night her parents… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Daniel Kraus, THE MONSTER VARIATIONS (Giveaway Alert Now – 08/24/09)
August 17th, 2009 by Daniel Kraus · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Daniel Kraus’s debut! Daniel Kraus is the director of six feature films and the author of two novels. He lives with his wife in Chicago.
Here’s a little bit about THE MONSTER VARIATIONS (Delacorte Press).
Someone is killing boys in a small town. The murder weapon is a truck, and the only protection is a curfew enacted to keep kids off the streets. But it's summer—and that alone is worth the risk of staying out late for James, Willie, and Reggie.
Willie, who lost his arm in the first hit-and-run attack, finds it hard to keep up with his… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Michelle Zink, PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS (Giveaway Alert Now – 08/08/09)
August 1st, 2009 by Michelle Zink · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Michelle Zink’s debut! Michelle Zink lives in New York and has always been fascinated with ancient myths and legends. Never satisfied with simply reading them, she usually ends up asking, “What if?” Sometimes asking only leads to more questions, but every now and then, when everything falls into place just right, a story is born. Prophecy of the Sisters is one of those stories.
Here’s a little bit about PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS (Little Brown Books for Young Readers).
Sixteen year-old Lia Milthorpe and her twin sister Alice have just become orphans and, as Lia discovers, they have… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Sarah Ockler, TWENTY BOY SUMMER (Giveaway Alert: Now – 08/05/09)
July 29th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Sarah Ockler’s debut! Sarah Ockler wrote and illustrated her first book at age six—an adaptation of Steven Spielberg's E.T. Still recovering from her own adolescence, Sarah now writes for young adults. After several years of wandering between New York City and Denver, she and her husband Alex now live in Upstate New York with lots of books and an ever-expanding collection of sea glass. TWENTY BOY SUMMER is Sarah's first novel. Visit her online at http://www.sarahockler.com.
Here’s a little bit about TWENTY BOY SUMMER (Little, Brown).
While on vacation in California, sixteen-year-old best girlfriends Anna and… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Find Secrets of Truth & Beauty At the Mall (7/20-8/16)
July 21st, 2009 by Megan Frazer · Email post
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WHO: Anyone with a U.S. mailing address.
WHAT: Win a copy of Secrets of Truth & Beauty as well as your choice of ONE of the following:
- Don’t Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally Carter
- Revelations by Melissa de la Cruz
- Kiss of Life by Daniel Waters
- Deadly Little Secret by Lauri Faria Stolarz
- The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau Banks by E. Lockhart
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Faves on a Friday: From Page To Screen, Part II
July 10th, 2009 by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich · Email post
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Congratulations, Blair -- you're our grand prize winner!
Last month, Matt de la Pena and Filmmaker Brin Hill allowed us a glimpse into the process of taking de la Pena's BALL DON'T LIE from page to screen. In Part 2, we find out what the collaborators think makes an adaptation great, how this filmmaking process has changed they way they think and work, and what this talented pair want to give YOU -- so read on, and enjoy!
What's going on with BDL now? Now that the film has been made -- what's worked, what's been… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: 20 Things in 20 Days Blog Scavenger Hunt (6/11-6/30)
June 25th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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WHO: Anyone with a U.S. mailing address.
WHAT: Win the 20 Things grand prize, including 6 autographed debut books (Twenty Boy Summer by Sarah Ockler, Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog, Breathing by Cheryl Renee Herbsman, Prada & Prejudice by Mandy Hubbard, Models Don’t Eat Chocolate Cookies by Erin Dionne, and The Great Call of China by Cynthea Liu) and 14 fun summer goodies in the 20 Things in 20 Days blog scavenger hunt!
WHEN: June 11-30, 2009
HOW: Complete clues/activities to earn points toward the grand prize. Complete all or some of the clues, in any order, any time now through June… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: Four YA books/ARCs (6/21/09-6/27/09)
June 21st, 2009 by writerjenn · Email post
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Who: US/Canadian recipients, at least 13 years old
What: As part of the YA Book Carnival, a giveaway of four YA books/ARCs (Crash Into Me, Watersmeet, Initiation, The Secret Year)
When: Now thru 6/27/09 at 5 PM EDT
How: Just leave a comment and see complete rules at http://writerjenn.livejournal.com/110176.html… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Heart of a Shepherd and Virtual Author Visit (6/16/09 – 6/19/09)
June 18th, 2009 by tdomf_9bf28 · Email post
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Who: Must be at least 13
What: A copy of the MG novel Heart of a Shepherd; winner may also choose to receive a Skype author visit for your class or book club
When: Now thru Fri., 6/19, at 5 PM EDT
How: Leave a comment on this blog post: http://writerjenn.livejournal.com/109125.html… Continue reading
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Faves on a Friday: From Page to Screen
June 5th, 2009 by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich · Email post
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"don’t be too precious with the book – the book is one piece of art and the film should be seen as another piece of art merely trying to tell the same story in a completely new way. " Continue reading
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Contest Alert: The Great Ghost Giveaway (06/05/09 – 06/12/09)
June 5th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: Anyone in the world.
What: An autographed advance copy of GIVE UP THE GHOST, plus two other great ghost books.
When: Now until 6/12/09
How: Just comment! Extra entry if you have a link to my website or blog on yours.
Where: http://www.megancrewe.com/blog/?p=10…
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Contest Alert: Opening Lines Contest #3
June 2nd, 2009 by C. Lee McKenzie · Email post
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Writers have sent in some great Opening Lines in the past two contests:
Here are the first two winners:
"The next time someone wants me to keep a secret, I'll do something easy instead--like baptize a cat." Mike Boyd
"Like all my birthday parties, my own funeral is just plain boring." Shelli
The rules for the June contest are simple: Write a compelling opening to a YA novel. It can be a few lines or a paragraph.
The prize is a signed copy of Sliding on the Edge.
Hope to see at The
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Author Spotlight: Leigh Brescia, ONE WISH (Giveaway Alert: Now – 06/03/09)
May 27th, 2009 by Leigh Brescia · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Leigh Brescia’s debut! Leigh grew up in North Carolina, spending most of her days playing in the woods behind her home and imagining she was a princess. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Communication from Mount Olive College and her Master’s degree from Fort Hays State University. As an undergraduate, she worked in the Office of Public Affairs, where she wrote press releases and feature articles for the local newspapers and campus magazines. She currently teaches online English composition courses for three universities, including an online “Writing Novels for Young Adults” course for… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Charity Tahmaseb & Darcy Vance, THE GEEK GIRL’S GUIDE TO CHEERLEADING (Giveaway Alert: Now – 06/02/09)
May 26th, 2009 by Vance Darcy · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Charity Tahmaseb and Darcy Vance’s debut!
Charity Tahmaseb has slung corn on the cob for Green Giant and jumped out of airplanes (but not at the same time). She doesn’t think it's a social stigma to eat alone at a restaurant and read a book. Her favorite city is London, but she loves living in Minnesota. She spent twelve years as a Girl Scout and six in the Army; that she wore a green uniform for both may not be a coincidence. These days, she writes young adult fiction and works as a technical writer for a… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Debut Books of 2009 (05/22/2009 – 05/31/2009)
May 23rd, 2009 by writerjenn · Email post
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Who: You must be at least 13 years old and able to receive your book through the mail in the US or Canada.
What: Your choice of a debut YA or MG novel from the list on my blog (see the link below).
When: Now through May 31, 2009 at 5 PM EDT
How: Just leave a comment on my blog at the link below.
Where: http://writerjenn.livejournal.com/102596.html…
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Author Spotlight: Samantha R. Vamos, BEFORE YOU WERE HERE, MI AMOR (Giveaway Alert: Now – 05/22/09)
May 15th, 2009 by Samantha R. Vamos · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Samantha R. Vamos’s debut! According to family lore (and, yes, a copy exists), Samantha composed her first children’s story when she was three years old. She dictated the story and her mother typed it. Needless to say, it was a rather short story! Samantha continued to write and “BEFORE YOU WERE HERE, MI AMOR” is her first children’s picture book. Samantha attended Georgetown University Law Center and practiced law in both Washington, D.C. and Chicago. She, her husband, and young son now live in the Seattle, Washington area. Samantha is currently contending with an ice cream-loving… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: R.J. Anderson, FAERY REBELS: SPELL HUNTER (Giveaway Alert: Now – 05/21/09)
May 14th, 2009 by R.J. Anderson · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating R.J. Anderson’s debut! R.J. (Rebecca) Anderson was born in Uganda, raised in Canada, and has spent most of her life dreaming of other worlds entirely. She grew up reading fairy tales, mythology, and the writings of Lewis, Tolkien and George MacDonald; now she tries to bring a similar sense of wonder and adventure to the stories she writes for children and young adults. She is an experienced public speaker who enjoys giving dramatic readings, discussing great books, and encouraging fellow writers of all ages.
Here’s a little bit about FAERY REBELS: SPELL HUNTER (HarperCollins Children’s Books).
Youngest and… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Put TWENTY BOY SUMMER on the Map! (now through 6/30/09)
May 14th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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Who: U.S. residents
What: TWENTY BOY SUMMER Beach Prize Pack full of summer goodies!
When: Now through 6/30/09 11:59PM (EST)
How: Send in a picture or video of TBS on the shelves at your local bookstore, kiosk, or library
Where: Details & guidelines at http://tinyurl.com/p76sc2… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: ONE WOLF HOWLS Teacher Appreciation Giveaway (05/03/09 – 05/09/09)
May 5th, 2009 by Scotti Cohn · Email post
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Who: Teachers residing in the U.S.
What: Two autographed copies of ONE WOLF HOWLS (for ages 4-8)
When: May 3 until 11:59 pm (CST) on May 9
How: A drawing will be held May 10
Where: http://scotticohn.livejournal.com/22973.html… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Cindy Pon, SILVER PHOENIX : BEYOND THE KINGDOM OF XIA (Giveaway Alert: Now – 05/08/09)
May 1st, 2009 by Cindy Pon · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Cindy Pon’s debut! Cindy Pon was born in Taipei, Taiwan, and her family immigrated to California in 1980, settling in the suburbs of Los Angeles. She has been writing since she was in elementary school—before she was declared English proficient. She received her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of California, San Diego, and also earned a Master’s Degree from New York University.
A student to Chinese brush painting, she wanted to combine her love of writing with the Chinese culture, and SILVER PHOENIX : BEYOND THE KINGDOM OF XIA (Greenwillow Books/HarperCollins, Spring 2009), was the result. SILVER… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: FORTUNE’S FOLLY ARC Giveaway (04/25/09 – 05/08/09)
April 30th, 2009 by tdomf_9bf28 · Email post
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Who: Book Bloggers, Librarians, Teachers, Booksellers
What: 4 ARCs of FORTUNE'S FOLLY
When: From now until 05/08/09 11:59PM (EST)
How: Leave a comment saying which category you are in. Winners will be chosen randomly.
Where: http://devafagan.com/2009/04/contest/ or http://devarae.livejournal.com/244815.html…
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Contest Alert: Silver Phoenix release day giveaway (04/27/09 – 06/08/09)
April 29th, 2009 by Cindy Pon · Email post
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Who : anyone who enters the contest at my blog.
What : grand prize of an original framed chinese brush
painting by me OR a $100 bookstore gift card of choice
along with signed copy of Silver Phoenix.
When : now through JUNE 8th, when a winner will be chosen.
How : many ways to earn "raffles" either by sharing contest
details on your blog or reading Silver Phoenix and reviewing
in various online areas. see blog for details!
Where : http://cindypon.com/2009/silver-phoenix-set-free/…
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Contest Alert: Win an ARC of PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS by Michelle Zink (4/29/2009 – 5/12/2009)
April 29th, 2009 by tdomf_9bf28 · Email post
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Who: Anyone residing in the U.S. or Canada
What: 1 advance review copy of PROPHECY OF THE SISTERS by Michelle Zink
When: 4/29/09 until midnight Eastern on 5/12/09
How: Leave a comment on my blog post about the contest!
Where: http://www.malindalo.com/2009/04/win-prophecy-of-the-sisters-arc/…
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Author Spotlight: Ellen Jensen Abbott, WATERSMEET (Giveaway Alert: Now – 05/04/09)
April 27th, 2009 by Ellen Jensen Abbott · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Ellen Jensen Abbott’s debut! Ellen Jensen Abbott grew up in the foothills of New Hampshire's White Mountains—often disappearing for a whole day to build forts, pretend, and read in the fields and forests around her house. She has an undergraduate degree in English from Brown University and a master's in education from Harvard. When she is not dreaming up stories about Seldara, she teaches English at the Westtown School in Pennsylvania. Ellen, her husband, and their two children like to spend time outdoors: camping and hiking in the summer; skiing and snowboarding in the winter. She… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS Giveaway (04/18/09 – 05/04/09)
April 20th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: U.S. residents
What: Two advance copies of WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS by Fran Cannon Slayton
When: 04/18/09 - 05/04/09 11:59 CST
How: Leave comment saying why you are interested in the book.
Where: http://www.brimfulcuriosities.com/2009/04/when-whistle-blows-book-review-and-arc.html… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Library Lovin’ Challenge, PARIS PAN giveaway (03/26/09 – Ongoing)
April 19th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Open to anyone (13+)
What: Each commenter will receive three autographed PARIS PAN bookplates (if requested). Two winners will receive an autographed copy of PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE.
When: (03/26/09) - Until 1000 comments are received.
How: Just leave a comment and tell Cynthea to "Show me the money!" You may also request bookplates and enter to win PARIS PAN TAKES THE DARE by completing the bookplate request form. See the link below to take Cynthea's Library Lovin' Challenge.
Where: http://www.cynthealiu.com/2009/03/bloggers-library-loving-challenge/… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Deva Fagan, FORTUNE’S FOLLY (Giveaway Alert Now – 04/23/09)
April 16th, 2009 by Deva Fagan · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Deva Fagan’s debut! Deva Fagan likes searching for patterns, which is how she explains both her degree in mathematics and the echoes of old fairy tales in her stories. She lives in Maine with her husband and her dog. This is her first book.
Here’s a little bit about FORTUNE’S FOLLY (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers).
Ever since her mother died and her father lost his shoemaking skills, Fortunata has survived by telling fake fortunes. But when she’s tricked into telling a grand fortune for a prince, she is faced with the impossible task of fulfilling her… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: BREATHING (4/16/09 – 4/19/09)
April 16th, 2009 by Cheryl Renee Herbsman · Email post
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Who: Anyone with a US address
What: A signed, personalized hardcover of Breathing, a Breathing bookmark, a flip flop notepad and a flip flop key chain.
When: Thursday April 16 until midnight (EDT) Sunday, April 19
How: Leave a comment at the blog announcement , get extra entries by blogging about it or posting one of your dreams in the comments there.
Where:
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Contest Alert: Monthly Debs Bag Giveaway (Now through 04/15/09)
April 15th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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Who: Anyone, anywhere is eligible! Entrants must be 13 years of age, or have their parents enter the giveaway for them. Debs and their immediate families are, sadly, ineligible to win. This means you, Snoop and Baxter, sorry. You may only win ONE Debsness bag, but winning a Debsness bag does not disqualify you from other Debs giveaways during the year.
What: The 12 Months of Debsness is here! Win an entire bag of awesome prizes; you might even win a 50 dollar bookstore gift… Continue reading Categories: Contests
Author Spotlight: Michelle Houts, THE BEEF PRINCESS OF PRACTICAL COUNTY (Giveaway Alert Now – 04/22/09)
April 15th, 2009 by Michelle Houts · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Michelle Houts’s debut! Michelle Houts lives and plays on a family farm in West Central Ohio. She shares her days with her three children, the famer of her dreams, some cattle, a whole lot of barn cats, a golden retriever, and a goat who believes he’s a golden retriever. She enjoys reading, cooking and hiking anyplace that has hills because West Central Ohio is very flat. An eternal student, Michelle has degrees in special education, early childhood education, and will soon graduate for the last time with a degree in speech-language pathology… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Debut 2009 Monthly Giveaway (15th of every month in 2009)
April 15th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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Who: Anyone, anywhere is eligible! Entrants must be 13 years of age, or have their parents enter the giveaway for them. Debs and their immediate families are, sadly, ineligible to win. This means you, Snoop and Baxter, sorry. You may only win ONE Debsness bag, but winning a Debsness bag does not disqualify you from other Debs giveaways during the year.
What: The 12 Months of Debsness is here! Win an entire bag of awesome prizes; you might even win a 50 dollar bookstore gift… Continue reading Categories: Contests
Author Spotlight: Scotti Cohn, ONE WOLF HOWLS
April 14th, 2009 by Scotti Cohn · Email post
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GIVEAWAY RESULTS: CAROL DRURY and LINDA are winners! Winners have been contacted by email to receive their prizes. Thanks to all of you for your comments!
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This week, we’re celebrating Scotti Cohn’s debut! Scotti Cohn, author of One Wolf Howls, is a freelance writer and editor who started writing at an early age. In fourth grade, she received her first rejection letter from Walt Disney Studios for a book she and her best friend co-authored. Scotti's short stories have appeared in numerous magazines for young people, and her poems about animals have appeared in Highlights for Children and Zootles magazines.
Scotti is… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Margaret Muirhead, MABEL, ONE AND ONLY (Giveaway Alert: Now – 04/20/09)
April 13th, 2009 by Margaret Muirhead · Email post
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This week, we’re celebrating Margaret Muirhead’s debut! Margaret grew up in New Hampshire. At age 5, Margaret became a writer when she took over the task of filling in her own baby book. She had decided that her mother was not doing a good job. Margaret received her bachelor’s from Cornell University and earned a master’s in fine arts in creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Today, Margaret is a freelance writer and editor. Mabel, One and Only is her first picture book. She lives in Massachusetts, with her husband, Pete, their two kids, Abe and… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Explore The Solar System Classroom Challenge (05/01/09-12/31/09)
April 10th, 2009 by tdomf_9bf28 · Email post
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Who: Open to schools and homeschoolers in the U.S or Canada.
What: Five autographed copies of Explore The Solar System: 25 Great Projects, Activities, Experiments and one virtual authors visit.
When: 05/01/09 until 12/31/09
How: Challenge is based on the Mars rover craft in the book: create your own vehicle. All entries must use at least 90% recycled materials. Be as creative as you can. Send in a photo of the craft to be entered in the contest. For more details, visit the link posted below.
Where: http://www.anitayasuda.com/contest.html… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: REVELATIONS by Melissa De La Cruz Giveaway (04/09/09-04/13/09)
April 8th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Anyone is eligible.
What: A copy of Melissa De La Cruz's REVELATIONS (book 3 in the Blue Bloods series)
When: 4/9/09-4/13/09
How: All you have to do is comment on our main blog site during this week to be entered. Other details for the contest on our Contests Page
Where: http://myfavoriteauthor.blogspot.com
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Contest alert: WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS giveaway (04/07/09 – 04/20/09)
April 7th, 2009 by Fran Slayton · Email post
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Who: Anyone residing in the U.S. or Canada
What: A signed advance copy of When the Whistle Blows (Philomel/Penguin, June 2009)
When: Anytime between April 7th and April 20th, 2009
How: Watch the new video, leave a comment, and be entered to win!
Where: http://franslayton.livejournal.com/11575.html
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Contest Alert: 2K9 Spring Giveaway (04/10/09)
April 6th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: Anyone!
What: Four 2K9 books--WATERSMEET, ROAD TO TATER HILL, MY BIG NOSE AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS, and WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS
When: Anytime between now and April 10
How: Ask the 2K9 authors a question or suggest a topic for discussion.
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/classof2k9/10128.html…
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Contest Alert: Win an autographed copy of OTTO GROWS DOWN by Michael Sussman (04/02/09 – 04/07/09)
April 2nd, 2009 by tdomf_9bf28 · Email post
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Who: Anyone with a U.S. mailing address. What: An autographed copy of humorous picture book OTTO GROWS DOWN written by Michael Sussman and illustrated by Scott Magoon. When: 4/2/09 through 4/7/09 until 6 p.m. (PST) How: Leave a comment on Michael Sussman's interview at Frolicking through Cyberspace. If you like you can share what you did to pester your sibling. It might feel good to get it off your chest. Where: http://frolickingthroughcyberspace.blogspot.com/2009/04/interview-with-michael-sussman-author.html… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Mark Fink, STEPPING UP (Giveaway Alert: Now – 04/08/09)
April 1st, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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This week, we're celebrating Mark Fink's debut! Mark has written and produced for television and has worked for every major network. He wrote comedies including Full House, and Saved by the Bell, and created the NBC Saturday morning series, Hang Time. Two of his published short stories have won awards. He lives near Los Angeles with his wife and two sons, and plays basketball as often as his body allows.
Here's a little bit about STEPPING UP (WestSide Books)
Ernie Dolan is plagued by the curse of average. Nothing about him stands out, except his stutter. He goes off to a competitive… Continue reading
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Library Lovin’ Challenge: You can help libraries right now!
March 26th, 2009 by writerjenn · Email post
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Several writers who blog are hosting library-loving challenges on their blogs March 26-April 1 (some individual challenges may run shorter or longer). For each commenter on the blog, commenters will donate money to local libraries or Books for Africa. For more details and a list of participants, see http://writerjenn.livejournal.com/90822.html
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Contest Alert: Signed One Wish ARC! (Now through 3/28/09)
March 24th, 2009 by Leigh Brescia · Email post
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Who: Anyone who joins the One Wish Fan Page on Facebook!
What: A signed ARC of One Wish!
When: From now until midnight (Eastern) Saturday, March 28, 2009!
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Contest Alert: Debs Love Librarians Giveaway (Now through 03/27/09)
March 23rd, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Librarians and library workers who work with children -- school, public, development centers, wherever. The prize will be sent to you at your library, which must be in the United States or Canada. We do of course love foreign librarians, too, but the cost of postage for such a package is scary. Our hope is that you will read the books, maybe add them to your collection, or give them and the ARCs away as prizes. Spread the love! Are you a librarian-in-training? Yes, you, too can enter. And once you get that fabulous job, bring the books with… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Win a $25 book store gift card! (03/22/09-04/05/09)
March 22nd, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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Who: YA readers, teachers, librarians, reviewers, bloggers, authors, and anyone in interested in young adult books
What: $25 book store gift card
When: 03/22/09-04/05/09 until 12 midnight (EST)
How: Answer a quick, anonymous survey on connecting with authors and books online - winner will be selected randomly from entries on 4/5!
Where: Details and survey link here!
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Author Spotlight: Deborah Lytton, JANE IN BLOOM (Giveaway Now – 03/26/09)
March 19th, 2009 by Deborah Lytton · Email post
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This week, we're celebrating Deborah Lytton's debut JANE IN BLOOM. Deborah grew up in front of the camera as an actress and singer, beginning her career at the age of six. Her screen credits include five years on the hit daytime soap opera Days of our Lives, supporting roles in made for television movies Haywire, The Mae West Story, and The Man in the Santa Claus Suit and guest appearances on The Mod Squad, Family, The Waltons, and The Incredible Hulk. She has also sung on the soundtracks for numerous films, released a self-titled album, and performed background vocals for… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Marilyn Taylor McDowell, CAROLINA HARMONY (Giveaway Alert: Now through 03/18/2009)
March 11th, 2009 by Marilyn Taylor McDowell · Email post
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We're celebrating Marilyn Taylor McDowell's debut this week! Marilyn has been bringing children and books together for over 25 years as a librarian, storyteller, teacher, and proprietor of a children's bookshop. She is a past recipient of Connecticut's Tassy Walden Award: New Voices in Children's Literature. She lives on an old farm, grows enough food in her big organic garden to feed her family and help support the local food pantries, and is an avid volunteer in her community. She balances all the sitting and writing with many hikes on the mountain paths just outside her door.
Here's a little bit… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Jennifer Kramer, OCEAN HIDE AND SEEK (Giveaway Now – 3/17/09)
March 10th, 2009 by Jennifer Kramer · Email post
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Today, we're celebrating Jennifer Kramer's wonderful debut in nonfiction OCEAN HIDE AND SEEK (Sylvan Dell). Jennifer loves spending time outdoors and believes children make the very best nature guides. She graduated with a BA from Emory University and a JD/MBA from Georgia State University. It was at Emory that Jennifer obtained her NAUI scuba certification. Her first dive trip was to a rock quarry in Alabama, where there were no sea animals. Since then, she has snorkeled and dived off Maui, the Caymans, and the coast of Cozumel. She loves to talk about coming face-to-face with a white tipped… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: David A. Kelly, BABE RUTH AND THE BASEBALL CURSE (Giveaway Alert: Now – 03/11/09)
March 4th, 2009 by David Kelly · Email post
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Today, we're celebrating *chapter book* author (OUR VERY FIRST for AuthorsNow!) ... David A. Kelly! David has written for many newspapers and magazines, but Babe Ruth and the Baseball Curse is his first book for children. He lives 15 minutes from Fenway Park in Newton, Massachusetts with his wife, two sons, and a dog named Samantha.
Here's a little more about BABE RUTH AND THE BASEBALL CURSE.
BABE RUTH AND THE BASEBALL CURSE is a fast-paced account of Babe Ruth, the Boston Red Sox, and the terrible curse that seemed to follow the Red Sox after they traded their star pitcher to… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Win SILVER PHOENIX ARC by Cindy Pon (Now-03/02/2009)
February 26th, 2009 by Cindy Pon · Email post
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Who: Anyone who comments on blog entry.
What : a SILVER PHOENIX ARC.
When : From now through some time Monday morning March 2, 20009 when I'll draw a winner.
How : Just leave a comment on the correct interview post! (NOT HERE!) See following link.
Where : http://alex-moore.blogspot.com/2009/02/interview-with-new-ya-fantasy-author.html…
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Author Spotlight: J.E. MacLeod, WAITING TO SCORE (Giveaway Now-03/04/09)
February 26th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Today, J.E. MacLeod is celebrating her debut! Let's give her a big hand. Just so you know, J.E. lives near the Rocky Mountains and grew up with a hockey-coach father and two brothers who played hockey. Inspiration for the book? I think so ...
A little bit about WAITING TO SCORE.
Zack Chase, new in town, gets a crash course in the dangerous, fast-paced lives of local teen athletes. A good-looking, book-loving hockey star, Zack's also expected to be a womanizing, alcohol-abusing party animal, but it's not who he is. As jealous, obnoxious team captain Mac hounds him, Zack falls for Goth-girl… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Win signed ARC of TWENTY BOY SUMMER (now through 2/28)
February 24th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Anyone, anywhere, who is on Facebook (participants under 13 must have a parent or guardian enter).
What: 2 winners will receive an autographed ARC of TWENTY BOY SUMMER by Sarah Ockler
When: Now-2/28/09 until 11:59PM (EST)
How: Join the TWENTY BOY SUMMER fan page on Facebook
Where: Full details and more chances to win on Sarah's Web site
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Contest Alert: Win the 2nd Great “Haul” of China, including your own terra cotta warrior (Now – 02/28/09)
February 24th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Any resident within the U.S. Only one entry per guest (total) for the THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA release and after-hours party.
What: The Great "Haul" of China - a $10 gift card, a signed copy of THE GREAT CALL OF CHINA, a certificate declaring you General Commander, and your very own Terra Cotta Warrior direct from Xi'an, China. Everyone wins a party favor including autographed bookplates and a chance to win 1 of 4 hong baos (red envelopes.)
When: Now through 02/28/09.
How: Attend the party online and complete a party favor request form to receive your party favor. To win… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Win HOT GIRL by Dream Jordan (2/20-2/25/09)
February 20th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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Who: Anyone residing in the U.S. or Canada.
What: 1 copy of HOT GIRL by Dream Jordan
When: 2/20-2/25/09 until 11:59PM (EST)
How: Leave a comment at the post linked below - winner will be selected at random on 2/26!
Where: AuthorsNow: How Diverse is Your Bookshelf?
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Connect with Sarah Ockler: How Diverse Is Your Bookshelf?
February 20th, 2009 by Sarah Ockler · Email post
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I read young adult fiction. A lot of it. Middle Grade stuff, too. Pages and books and entire libraries of it! But until recently, I hadn't given much thought to the diversity of my favorite bookshelves.
Diversity, yanno? Nope, I'm not talking about showing equal love for vampires, faeries, and humans (which I never could, because in that arena I'm 100% unapologetically biased... Edward... *swoon*... I mean... *cough*... um, where were we?) Right. Diversity. That is, consciously seeking out a great read by an author whose race, culture, or ethnic background is different from my own.
If your book-buying (or borrowing) habits… Continue reading
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Contest Alert: Get More Love in February, celebrate Debsness (02/15/09-02/15/09)
February 15th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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Who: Anyone but Debs, their families and pets are eligible
What: A giant bag full of win including a $50 gift card!
When: Until midnight tonight, Feb 15, 2009. (Then again next month!)
How: Just leave your name in the entry to be entered!
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/debut2009/500837.html… Categories: Contests
Author Spotlight: Michael Sussman, OTTO GROWS DOWN (Giveaway now-2/13/09!)
February 6th, 2009 by Michael Sussman · Email post
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Michael Sussman is celebrating the release of his delightful picture book illustrated by THE Scott Magoon.
Here's a little more about Michael.
Michael Sussman is a clinical psychologist, writer, and musician who lives in the Boston area. Michael's son, Oliver, inspired him to start writing for children. OTTO GROWS DOWN is Michael's first picture book, and there are more on the way!
About OTTO GROWS DOWN
What would it be like if time went backwards? One unlucky little boy is about to find out!
Otto has just one birthday wish: that his new baby sister Anna had never been born. And it comes… Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Kathryn Fitzmaurice, THE YEAR THE SWALLOWS CAME EARLY (Giveaway now-02/12/09!)
February 5th, 2009 by Kathryn Fitzmaurice · Email post
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This week, we have Kathryn Fitzmaurice. Her book just came out yesterday so let's give her a big hand.
A little background about Kathryn
When Kathryn was thirteen years old, her mother sent her to New York City over the summer to visit her grandmother, who was a science fiction author. After seeing how her grandmother could make the characters in her books into whomever she wanted, Kathryn decided that she, too, wanted to become a writer someday. Years later, after teaching elementary school, and taking many classes, she now writes full time and lives with her husband, two sons, and her dog, Holly, in Monarch Beach, California.
Kathryn was born in New York City, but grew up in Scottsdale, Arizona. She holds a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Chapman University Continue reading
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Author Spotlight: Jenny Moss, WINNIE’S WAR (Giveaway now-02/11/09!)
February 4th, 2009 by Jenny Moss · Email post
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This week, we have Jenny Moss who is a former NASA engineer. She earned a master's degree in literature and taught writing as an adjunct at University of Houston-Clear Lake. She lives with her two teenagers in Houston, Texas.
Here's a little bit about WINNIE'S WAR.
Set against the backdrop of the Spanish Flu epidemic of 1918, this debut novel follows a young girl named Winnie, who must find a way to save the people she loves most, even if doing so means putting her own life at risk.
If you had to give your book a movie rating: G through Rated… Continue reading
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Shadowed Summer Sweepstakes (02/01/09 – 02/10/09)
January 27th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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Who: Saundra Mitchell
What: Celebrate the debut of Shadowed Summer and win first, second or third prize, and take home a haunted gift bag! Every bag contains a signed copy of Shadowed Summer! Other prizes include a leather-bound journal, perfume oils from Black Phoenix Alchemy Labs, unexpected Tabasco sweets and more!
When: February 01, 2009 - February 10, 2009
How: Just enter your name and your e-mail address in the form on the website. That's all it takes! Anyone, anywhere is eligible!
Where: Entries open on February 01, 2009 at http://sweeps.shadowedsummer.com, and close on February 09 at midnight, EST. Winners will be announced… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: CRACKED UP TO BE Giveaway (now – 01/22/2009)
January 20th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Open to residents of the U.S. and Canada.
What: A signed copy of CRACKED UP TO BE by Courtney Summers!
When: Now - 01/22/2009
How: Leave a comment on
Where: http://www.thestorysiren.com/2009/01/author-tales-courtney-summers.html…
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CONTEST ALERT: Class of 2k9 Early Bird Giveaway (01/08/2009-01/24/2009)
January 18th, 2009 by Cynthea Liu · Email post
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Who: Class of 2k9
What: FIVE fabulous ARCs from 2k9 members
When: 01/08/2009 - 01/24/2009
How: Send an email to The Class of 2k9. See link for details.
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/classof2k9/2435.html… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: The 12 Months of Debsness Giveaway (01/15/09-01/15/09)
January 15th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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Who: Debut 2009
What: Debs Giveaway Bag (as shown here)
When: January 15th through 11:59 PM (EST)
How: Leave a comment on the giveaway post
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/debut2009/432264.html… Continue reading Categories: Contests
The 12 Months of Debsness is Coming
January 10th, 2009 by Saundra Mitchell · Email post
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The Class of 2K9 Early Bird ARC Giveaway (01/08/09-01/24/09)
January 8th, 2009 by Megan Crewe · Email post
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Who: The Class of 2K9
What: ARCs of FREAKED (J.T. Dutton), JANE IN BLOOM (Deborah Lytton), WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS (Fran Slayton Cannon), HEART OF A SHEPHERD (Rosanne Parry), and WATERSMEET (Ellen Jensen Abbott)
When: Enter by 01/24/09
How: Email the class! Extra entry for watching the Class of 2K9 blog.
Where: http://www.classof2k9.com/?q=node/54… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: Win SILVER PHOENIX ARC!
January 6th, 2009 by Cindy Pon · Email post
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who : cindy pon
what : giving away signed (if you want!) ARCs of my debut novel, SILVER PHOENIX : Beyond the Kingdom of Xia, out on may 1, 2009.
when : now until monday 1/12/09, when i draw winners' names.
how : tell me your favorite chinese dish!
where : http://cindypon.blogspot.com/2009/01/im-so-excited-silver-phoenix-arc.html… Continue reading
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CONTEST ALERT: Win 30 Advance Copies of WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS For Your School Library or Classroom! (01/1/09 – 12/15/09)
January 5th, 2009 by Fran Slayton · Email post
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Who: Fran Cannon Slayton
What: 30 advance copies of WHEN THE WHISTLE BLOWS
When: Enter to win now through 12/15/09
How: You are automatically entered when you sign up to receive Fran's Children's Book News Email at the website link below. Drawing to be held 12/15/09 from current subscribers. Eligibility: K-12 librarians and teachers only.
Where: http://www.francannonslayton.com/Contest.html…
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CONTEST ALERT: KNIFE Giveaway (01/01/09 – 01/08/09)
January 3rd, 2009 by R.J. Anderson · Email post
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Who: R.J. Anderson
What: A signed first UK edition of KNIFE (known in the US as FAERY REBELS: SPELL HUNTER); runner-up gets a KNIFE bookmark
When: Until January 8th, 2009
How: Leave a comment answering a fun, easy question about what kind of faery you would be!
Where: This post at R.J.'s LiveJournal
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Contest Alert! Debut 2009 Gift Card Giveaway (Now – 12/10/08)
December 7th, 2008 by Debut 2009 · Email post
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Who: Debut 2009
What: $25 gift card to Powells bookstore
When: Ends 9pm EST Dec 10th
How: Just leave a comment!
Where: http://community.livejournal.com/debut2009/376716.html…
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STUPID CUPID by Rhonda Stapleton
November 27th, 2008 by Rhonda Stapleton · Email post
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- Publication Season/Year: Fall 2009
- Publisher: Simon Pulse
- Release Date: December, 22, 2009
- ISBN (paperback): 978-1-4169-7464-2
Categories: 2009 Fall · 2009 Spring · Contemporary · Contests · Events · Family · Friendship · Local · Love · National · Ohio · Paranormal · Rated G · Rated PG · Romance · Simon Pulse · Stapleton, Rhonda · Young Adult
Before You Were Here, Mi Amor by Samantha R. Vamos
November 24th, 2008 by Samantha R. Vamos · Email post
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- Publication Season/Year: Spring 2009
- Publisher: Viking Children's Books
- Release Date: March 19, 2009
- ISBN (hardcover): 978-0-670-06301-7
- ISBN (paperback): TBD
Categories: 2009 Spring · Author Spotlight · Babies · Bilingual · Book Trailer · Connect · Contests · Events · Expectant Parents · Family · Local · National · Picture Book · Rated G · Topic · Vamos, Samantha · Viking Children's Books · Washington
