This Saturday, February 11, 2012, marks the 50th Anniversary of A Wrinkle in Time.
At school we are participating in the celebration of A Wrinkle in Time with a display case and a giveaway! We'll be giving away tote bags, t-shirts, and buttons! On the blog, one lucky entry can receive:
1 T-shirt
1 Tote Bag
1 Bookmark
1 Button
Just complete the entry form! All entries must be in by Friday, Februrary 10, 2012 at 11:59pm, EST. Winner will be picked Saturday, February 11, 2012 during the 50th Anniversary Celebration!
The comment section will NOT be used for entries - please do not leave your email address in the comments.
Update: Wrinkle in Time pack awarded to Pragmatic Mom!
Hello, everyone. Thought I'd take a study break and type this up quickly. You'll notice I posted a couple of reviews since declaring my break. I'm going to do any blog tours or reviews I've already committed to in order to honor my commitments! I'll also try to do the Contest Mondays.
1. Winners - Karen won The Veil by Diane Noble Cecelia won Tomorrow's Treasure by Linda Chaikin Tashi won Eyes Like Stars ARC by Lisa Mantchev with bracelet/postcard
2. Bibliography - We had to do a programming bibliography for class and I was reminded of some great books I have: The Guy-Friendly YA Library by Rollie James Welch Center Stage: Library Programs That Inspire Middle School Patrons by Wilson and Leslie Teen-Centered Book Club: Readers Into Leaders by Kunzel and Hardesty Serving Young Teens and 'Tweens edited by Sheila B. Anderson
I don't do much programming outside of book clubs but I might try some other things this year.
3. Fire by Kristin Cashore- This was much better than Graceling. Cashore was a little preachy about sex and abortion so that changes the audience for this one. Kinda like Meyer with Breaking Dawn.
4. Teen Bookstore - this my ultimate dream and I've been thinking about it lot more lately. I'd always looked at being a librarian as a stepping stone to owning a bookstore - now I can't actually see how I will get there. Why has my vision dimmed?
5. Diversity and Controversy - the twitterverse has been all abuzz with the controversy over the cover of Liar by Justine Larbalestier. Justine wrote a great article on Why My Protagonist's Arent White. Check out some of her other blog posts on this issue.
Even before this, Mitali Perkins had written an article for School Library Journal, Straight Talk on Race: Challenging the Stereotype in kid's books, that discussed what we see and what we read and how it affects us or how we think. She included 5 questions you should ask about any book.
Color Online also challenged us to actively make multicultural reading and reviewing a part of what we do, not a special activity. In her Color Me Brown post she says "I want teens of color to reject invisibility as a norm".
It's not just teens of color who do that. I do that. In my effort not to appear racist, I self-censor. I try NOT to promote books for and/or about people of color so that I don't offend anyone. What? What? I know, right. I narrow my reading which prolly makes me more narrow-minded. And if it makes me narrow-minded, what does it do to my students?
Jennifer Cervantes wrote Why Multicultural Literature Matters and really made me re-think the way I do things. I need to be more deliberate. Does this mean I'm only going to promote books by/about people of color. No. But I will more closely watch what I read.
I use the ALA Book Awards for some of my selection decisions. Take a look at the Newbery and Printz award winners, the Margaret Edwards award? There are very few multicultural titles and those we see are written by the same handful of authors. I also use SLJ, Booklist, and other review magazines - where are the starred reviews for multicultural literature?
I will say I'm excited about YALSA's 2010 Young Adult Literature Symposium - Beyond Good Intentions: Diversity, Literature and Teens. Although it's in NM so I won't be going. But maybe I could submit a paper. Or maybe you could.
One thing is clear - just because we don't talk about it, doesn't mean it's ok. It's as if people were waiting for someone like Larbalestier to step up so that our voices could finally be heard. I'm not sure of the first blogger who noticed the cover issue, but I'm glad she spoke up. Maybe we can all start working on this and hopefully have at least one positive thing to say at the symposium.
As I'm new to librarianship and reading for selection - this may sound rambling. It is - but it's how I think things through. I'm making a decision to not be silent to be deliberate and seek out good writing by and for people of color. Maybe we need a Multicultural Review magazine? Not just once a year from the other lists - every month, major focus...hmmmm....
I know the first step for me will be to participate in the Diversity Roll Call.
This week I'm giving away: Hardcover of The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand
This book was supplied by Hachette Book Groups. Read my review of the Castaways and then enter to win your own copy!
Rules: US Addresses only - to enter: +1 - leave a comment with why you want to read this +1 - Tell me your favorite book so far this year
That's it! Contest is open until July 27, 2009, 11:59 pm EST - good luck! Don't forget to include your email address! Winner will be posted on Friday, August 1, 2009 on the Friday Five.
Welcome to this week's Contest Monday! I'm giving away
ARC of Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev
backstage bracelet and a postcard
I really enjoyed this book! Read my review of Eyes Like Stars and get ready to be entertained! This ARC comes from Lisa Mantchev herself! I bought the HC because I want this one in my personal library too! Yes, it's that good. So what do you have to do to get this ARC?
Rules: US addresses only - to enter:
+1 - comment with your favorite Shakespeare play
+1 - you start to follow this blog
+1 - you comment on any review - tell me which one in a separate comment!
+2 - you are already a follower
That's all folks. Remember, leave me your email address so that I can contact you if you win! This contest runs until Sunday, July 19, 2009 at 11:59 pm. Winner will be posted on July 24, 2009 on The Friday Five.
Happy Independence Day Weekend! Looking forward to relaxing this weekend. Any big plans? I want to read and catch up on reviews.
1. Contests - I want to apologize to those who haven't received their books yet. I promise. You will. I will also try to have one international contest per month, If I can. Remember: poor school librarian. Here's what I have
Contest Monday Winners Signed ARC of The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong - Linna from Live Through the Pages The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga with signed bookplate - Sharon from Sharon Loves Books and Cats Signed HC of Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - Lauren from Shooting Stars Mag ghostgirl and ghostgirl: homecoming by Tonya Hurley - open till July 5 - 11:59 PM EST
For July, I plan on having Contest Mondays for Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev (ARC), Hollywood is Like High School with Money by Zoey Dean (ARC), The Castaways by Elin Hilderbrand (HC) and Fade to Blue by Sean Beaudoin (ARC) and a Blog Tour giveaway where you can win either The Veil by Diane Noble or Tomorrow's Treasure by Linda Lee Chaikin.
2. Game On! - this is our first week doing the Game On! challenge and I must say it's been an adjustment! I've adapted to the 3L of water but the eating five meals a day is very difficult. I'm sleeping better though last night I took a night off cuz I stayed up late reading Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson.
3. ALA - Next Saturday I get to go to ALA. I've started receiving postcards and emails from the various companies that will be there. They are more your reference material type companies than trade book companies. Although I'm excited, BEA seems as if it was a lot more fun! I will be making a side trip to Anderson's Bookshop to see Laurie Halse Anderson and Sarah Dessen though, yay!
4. Word Ninjas! - I'm excited to belong to this group! We are a group of book bloggers and debut authors who are trying united ways to get books read and publicized! It is so awesome. For each book release there are virtual and street parties, contests, swag giveaways, etc! Each author decides what they want to see happening. The bloggers get to Opt-In if they want to participate, so no pressure! Then you get to decide which activities makes sense for you to do depending on contacts and what time you have available. As of right now, there are nine books involved, five which have upcoming releases:
Find them on Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, and other social networking sites. Friend them, please! These authors also have a charity initiative and are helping out libraries which is doubly important now with all the library budget cuts in Ohio!
5. @SummerofSeven - another group of great authors! They are giving away 7 books with either a UK or US cover! Check out Escape With The Seven. Full Disclosure - Only read The Forest Of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan (4 copies), The Demon's Lexicon by Sarah Rees Brennan (4 copies and more!), and in the middle of Wings by Aprilynne Pike. I truly loved The Demon's Lexicon, it had my favorite things - good-looking guy and quick-witted humor! Review coming soon!
That's it for me this week. Tune in next week for more winners and some other fun stuff! Have a great holiday!
Welcome to this week's Contest Monday! Yes, I know it's Wednesday but it's the official release date of
ghostgirl: Homecoming by Tonya Hurley
In celebration the publisher, Little, Brown, is giving away TWO copies of ghostgirl and ghostgirl: Homecoming!
So, two people get to take home the complete, lovely set! These books have great formatting! Both books are shaped like coffins and have two color covers with a plastic overlay. They also both have silver foil on the page edges. ghostgirl is black with pink and has black vines and pink flowers on the inside pages while ghostgirl: homecoming is purple and lavender with black vines and purple flowers on the inside pages! Very awesome design.
So, do you want a set? Open to US Residents only!
+1 - tell me about a great book you've read so far this year +1 - become a follower and mention it in a second comment with your email addy +2 - you are already a follower so just mention it in a second comment with your email addy.
That's it, that's all it takes. Just remember, I need your email address! This contest will close Sunday, July 5, 2009 11:59 pm. Winners will be announced Friday, July 10 here on The Friday Five. Check back to see if it's you!
I'm borrowing this idea from The Shady Glade. Check out her blog for more contests to enter. Every Monday in June I will give away a book. This week I'm giving away
Signed Hardcover of Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison
This is the first in the Madison Avery series and I really enjoyed it. You can read an excerpt at the link as well as browse inside the book. I got it signed during the Supernatural Summer tour.
Rules: US Addresses only. To enter:
+1 - comment with email address telling me why you want this book. +1 - you start to follow me. +2 - you are already a follower.
Contest will run until Sunday, June 28, 2009 at 11:59 pm. Remember tell me why you want it and leave your email address. Leave your following information in a second comment. Thanks! Good Luck!
Today is the official start of The Bloggiesta. My goal during this time is to catch up on my reviews, clean up my labels, make reviews easier to find, update my read-it list, add some scrolling bars, make sure I've accepted and acknowledged any awards, create some templates to make posting easier, and do some blog planning!
I won't be spending much time visibly today so let me announce some contest winners. Books will be mailed out Saturday, June 20th!
Signed ARC of The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong - Linna
Flygirl by Sherri L. Smith, Pemba's Song by Marilyn Nelson, Forged by Fire by Sharon Draper, and an unnamed book - Color Online for their Summer Book Drive and my completing the 48hbc.
Ok, hopefully you will soon see the results of this @Bloggiesta! Have a great weekend!
New Feature: I'm borrowing this idea from The Shady Glade. Every Monday in June I will be giving away a book. This week will be a copy of
The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl by Barry Lyga
I'm going to make this week's contest much easier than last week's! You just need to make a comment telling me why you want this book. Be sure to leave your email address. Only one entry per person. US addresses only.
Contest will run until Sunday, June 21, 2009 at 11:59 pm. Remember just tell me why you want it and leave your email address. Thanks! Good Luck!
PS: Although the Contest Monday idea was The Shady Glade's, the button was created by Liyana! Sorry for not giving you props, Liyana!
New Feature: I'm borrowing this from The Shady Glade. Check out her blog for more contests. Every Monday in June I will have something to give away - starting with
A Signed ARC of The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong
We went to Anderson's Bookshop to see Kelley Armstrong, Kim Harrison and Melissa Marr. It was totally awesome and I can't wait to go back. They have so many YA Author visits coming up, including Sarah Dessen and Laura Halse Anderson on July 11. I will post pics from the first stop on the Supernatural Summer tour later. Awesome Dancer has them on her camera and she's at her dad's house.
To Enter +1 - comment on this post +1 - become a follower and make a separate comment +2 - you became a follower before 6/8 - let me know in comments +3 - add me to your blogroll before 6/8 - add link in comments +4 - if I'm already on your blogroll - mention that +5 - if you post this contest somewhere on your blog - add link in comments
The contest will run until 11:59 pm Wednesday, June 17, 2008. Not a lot time but makes the odds better.
Contests I May Have - Subject to Change! As of June 15, 2009
June 8 - Signed ARC of The Awakening by Kelley Armstrong - winner Linna June 15 - The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl - winner Sharon June 22 - Signed Hardcover of Once Dead, Twice Shy by Kim Harrison - winner Lauren June 29 - Ghostgirl and Ghostgirl:Homecoming by Tonya Hurley - 2 winners - Nan and Andrea
Giveaway - June 25 The Vanishing Sculptor by Donita K. Paul - winner - Carlene
July 13 - ARC of Eyes Like Stars by Lisa Mantchev - winner - Tashi July 20 - The Castaways by Elin Hildebrand - winner July 27- ARC of Hollywood is Like High School with Money by Zoey Dean - winner
Giveaway - July 7 - Historical Fiction from Waterbrook - winners
August 3 - ARC of Prophecy of the Sisters by Michelle Zink - winner August 10 - ARC of Undiscovered Gyrl by Allison Burnett
August 17 - ARC of Everything Sucks: Losing My Mind and Finding Myself in a High School Quest for Cool by Hannah Friedman - winner
ARC of Damas, Dramas, and Ana Ruiz by Belinda Acosta
August 24 - Are You There God, It's Me Margaret by Judy Blume - book that changed life post - winner - August 31 - ARC of Never Slow Dance with a Zombie by E. Van Lowe - 2 winners
Giveaway - Aug 1 - ARC of Fade to Blue by Sean Beaudoin - winner
September ARC of Ash by Malinda Lo ARC of Hate List by Jennifer Brown ARC of Viola in Reel Life by Adriana Trigiana ARC of School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari ARC of Bran Hambric: The Farfield Curse by Kaleb Nation (9/9/09)!
ARC of Crazy Beautiful by Lauren Baratz-Logsted ARC of Intertwined by Gena Showalter Sliding on the Edge by C. Lee McKenzie (may move to November)
October ARC of The Demon King by Cinda Williams Chima ARC of The Bystander by James Preller
20 Boy Summer by Sharon Ockler
Silver Phoenix by Cindy Pon
ARC of Fire by Kristin Cashore
November Struts and Frets by Jon Skovron Fairy Tale by Cyn Balog
December Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl ARC of Flightsend by Linda Newbery
Note to self: July - Lisa Mantchev
August - Michelle Zink (school starts - will be busy)
