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BREAKING NEWS! readergirlz and First Book are partnering to give away more than 125,000 brand-new books to low-income teen readers.
They’re great books, too, donated by generous publishers. Among the three dozen choices are P.C. Cast and Kristin Cast’s HOUSE OF NIGHT series and Alyson Noël’s SHADOWLAND.
We need your help getting the word out about the A Novel Gift campaign. Right now! Right now! As in, now!
Let's get organizations serving these teens registered with First Book so they can be matched with inventory during the holidays.
Here’s what we need you to do:
Post to Facebook and tweet your beak off about these books using the hashtag #novelgift.
Here’s a tinyurl link to their registration page:
http://tinyurl.com/2a5mwpj.
Or you can link to this readergirlz blog post:
http://readergirlz.blogspot.com/2010/11/novel-gift-over-125000-free-books-to.htmlThen, get in touch with every group you can think of that works with young adults–schools, after-school programs, church youth groups, community centers, etc.—and let them know that these books are available now.
The five-minute online registration these groups can use is here:
http://booksforkids.firstbook.org/register/.
First Book is also eager to answer questions, either by email to
[email protected], or by phone at 866-READ-NOW or 866-732-3669.
If you participate, please drop us a note at
[email protected] to be included in our blog roll of thanks to run December 31.
Be a part of A Novel Gift! OK, go!
Thank you,
from First Book and the readergirlz teams.
1. I've had a glorious Cape Cod vacation, despite family craziness and all. Seems it's somewhat difficult to get three independent girls to agree on what to do when away from all their friends and things. One wants to bike, the other wants to go to the beach, another wants to hang out and shop, etc., etc., etc. Thankfully, we developed quite a nice routine and a good time was had by all.
2. Limited Internet: Dear Internet, as much as I love you, it's been nice to not have to bow down to your every whim and become captive to virtual time suck. Amazing how much more time I found to write, spend time with the family, read, and simply relax. I vow to take more vacations from you in the future. We'll both be the better for it. Truly.
3. I CAPTURE THE CASTLE by Dodie Smith Simply, simply wonderful. If you want to study voice, read this book. For Disney fans, Dodie Smith wrote The One Hundred and One Dalmatians.
4. Spy Girl is on her third book this summer! My reluctant reader is really into Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson books - she is now on The Titan's Curse.
5. My incredible critique group likes my changes to PB, and this makes me so happy! I'm starting to realize all my hard work is coming together and it is very empowering.
How was your week?
There's nothing like a road trip, especially when it's a spur-of-the-moment, in-your-face, meant-to-be chance for a fair day. How many times does something like this come along? So when Chaney Bennett sent along The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson, I went along on the ride. Thank you, Chaney and Mary!
I mean, how cool is this idea? Mary sent four ARCs of The Miles Between out on a cross country road trip, the final destination to be her editor's desk. My ARC started out in San Diego, then to Texas, and arrived for me in Massachusetts.
Mary wrote The Adoration of Jenna Fox, a powerful, thought-provoking book I absolutely loved, so I couldn't wait to read The Miles Between.
The Miles Between is a lighter read, the story of Destiny Faraday and three of her classmates, who venture out on a spontaneous road trip, in search of their "one fair day--a day where the good guy wins and everything adds up to something just and right." This story has a touch of magic a la Cinderella, with plenty of poignant secrets to be revealed. You know this means tissues, right?
I thought I'd share a couple photos of The Miles Between at a couple of my favorite spots.
I LOVE statues and there is one awesome statue in my town square, of a girl reading to a boy on a stone bench. Of course in real life, these children would be too young to read Mary's book, but for the sake of a photo opportunity, I thought this looked great.
Next, I decided since the ARC was on a road trip, it was a good time to go the beach. We drove a little over an hour and stopped by our favorite breakfast place, Mary Ellen's Portuguese Bakery, for eggs, bacon, home fries, toast and coffee. Then, on to the Falmouth Road Race Finish Line Stone Garden overlooking the ocean, for this inspiring photo.
The Miles Between ARC is going to have plenty of mileage. It's headed back to California....to...drumroll, please...Becky Levine! I actually found out about the road trip from Becky, and think it's only fair to let her join in on all this fun.
Yay! for road trips! What trips are you planning?
Come and join readergirlz! All you need to have is the love of reading - and pick up the book of the month at your local library or bookstore. Then, as you read it, discuss it with other readers at the readergirlz blog.
Simply put, readergirlz is an interactive book group, open to all ages (and both genders - we do have readerguys!) But it's so much more than that. Reading a book isn't the same thing as experiencing a book. We want you to read, reflect, and reach out. That's why, every month, we pick a book which features strong, gutsy girls, then go beyond that. We recommend additional titles (see below for our postergirlz picks) and inform you of outreach programs that tie-in to the book we're discussing. Every issue also has an exclusive interview with the author of that month's book as well as a playlist created by the author, discussion questions, and tips on hosting your own book group.
This Month's Book of the Month
Sweethearts by Sara Zarr is our June selection for readergirlz.
When Jennifer was in elementary school, she had only one friend. His name was Cameron, and he meant the world to her. When they were together, the taunts of their classmates didn't matter . . . as much. Jennifer always felt safe with Cameron - until something horrible happened to them in fifth grade. Shortly thereafter, he stopped coming to class, and then he was just gone with no explanation, no good-bye.
Now it's eight years later, and Jennifer has changed in more ways than one: she's lost weight, gained confidence and friends, and now calls herself Jenna. Then Cameron returns, and Jenna remembers who she used to be - and what took place when they were kids.
Find out more about the book by reading the June issue of readergirlz and our roundtable book discussion.
For more information on this month's readergirlz activities and book recommendations, check out Little Willow's post.
Thanks to readergirlz diva Holly Cupala for designing this month's graphic!
It's time to announce the winners for the fantastic Book Giveaway for Lessons from a Dead Girl and ARC of Jumping off Swings by Jo Knowles, courtesy of Candlewick Press!
There were so many entries. 91 official entries!
I had hoped to make this all interesting and post evidence for your viewing pleasure, so I took pictures. But, I haven't had a chance to download them. In the interest of announcing the winners, I thought it best to report on the details, otherwise, you may all be waiting awhile.
I printed out all the comments, cut them into strips, folded them, and tossed them into my red mixing bowl. Spy Girl and Ninja Girl hovered around the bowl and mixed the papers around, each picking out five names.
Before I announce all the winners, I have to mention two interesting facts. And you can be the judge whether it's Fate?? Luck?? or just plain Freaky???
Stephanie Burgis - I know you mentioned you live overseas -- Spy Girl and Ninja Girl picked your name out three times--even after mixing the entries around really well--so if you have a U.S. address, please e-mail me.
Suzanne Casamento - Your entry printed out on two different pieces of paper, and each girl picked out part of your comment. I had to check all the other entries to see if there were other "partial-entries" and yours was the only one.
Crazy, isn't it?
Here are the ten winners...Congratulations!
BrittanyCharlotteMiss ErinKelseySuzanne CasamentoMiss ShearsStephanie BurgisSolvang SherrieMichelleJennaPlease e-mail your U.S. snail mail address to me with the subject header:
Book Giveaway - Jo Knowles. My e-mail address is
hipwritermama @ comcast.net (take out the spaces). I will forward it on to
Candlewick Press and they will mail you the books.
Thank you, Candlewick Press, for your generosity!
If your name wasn't selected in the drawing, please don't be sad. There's another
Book Giveway--a chance to win 1 of 10 copies of GRACELING by Kristin Cashore -- deadline is Wednesday, June 3rd.
If you'd like to read Jo's interview and find out more about her books, go here.
Thank you for your interest in Jo's books!
The Summer Blog Blast Tour 2009 starts tomorrow, May 18th! I'm so excited. I have two special guests: Jo Knowles on Tuesday and Kristin Cashore on Friday. You must come and read about their writing process, books, writing advice and MORE!!
Below is the interview schedule for the tour.
Colleen Mondor did a fantastic job organizing this event. We have wonderful authors and I know you'll all learn something new. See you on the tour!
Monday, May 18thAndrew Mueller at Chasing Ray
Kekla Magoon at Fuse Number 8
Carrie Jones at Writing & Ruminating
Amber Benson at Little Willow
Greg van Eekhout at Shaken & Stirred
Tuesday, May 19thMaya Ganesan at Miss Erin
Sherri Winston at Finding Wonderland
Amber Benson at lectitans
Carolyn Hennesy at Little Willow
Jo Knowles at HipWriterMamaWednesday, May 20thBarbara O'Conner at Mother Reader
James Kennedy at Fuse Number 8
Maggie Stiefvater at Writing & Ruminating
Rosemary Clement-Moore at Little Willow
Jo Knowles at lectitans
Melissa Wyatt at Chasing Ray
Thursday, May 21stSiobhan Vivian at Miss Erin
Alma Alexander at Finding Wonderland
Laurel Snyder at Shaken & Stirred
Cindy Pon at The Ya Ya Yas
Thalia Chaltas at Little Willow
Friday May 22ndJenny Davidson at Chasing Ray
Rebecca Stead at Fuse Number 8
Ryan Mecum at Writing and Ruminating
Lauren Myracle at Little Willow
Kristin Cashore at HipWriterMama
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In case you're looking for a way to help out to different causes, here are two great ones. Spread the word or donate--either way helps a great deal. Thank you!
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Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
Become one of the readergirlzJoining
readergirlz is simple, really. All you need to have is the love of reading - and the book of the month, of course! Get the book from your local bookstore or local bookshop and, as you read it, discuss it with other readers at
the readergirlz blog.
Simply put, readergirlz is an interactive book group, open to all ages (and both genders - we do have readerguys!) But it's so much more than that. Reading a book isn't the same thing as experiencing a book. We want you to read, reflect, and reach out. That's why, every month, we pick a book which features strong, gutsy girls, then go beyond that. We recommend additional titles (see below for our postergirlz picks) and inform you of outreach programs that tie-in to the book we're discussing. Every issue also has an exclusive interview with the author of that month's book as well as a playlist created by the author, discussion questions, and tips on hosting your own book group.
Want to see what books we've spotlighted and discussed before?
Browse through our archived issues.
This MonthRed Glass by Laura Resau is our May selection for readergirlz. It's a perfect fit for both this month's theme of
Family and for
Latina Book Month. This contemporary novel takes readers on a journey with Sophie, a teenage girl scared of change but full of sisterly love for a little boy her family took in after a tragedy. Pablo is only five years old - and the only survivor of a group that crossed the Mexican border in search of a better life in the United States of America. A year later, when they discover Pablo has living relatives still in Mexico, Sophie, her great-aunt Dika, Dika's boyfriend and his son, Angel, accompany Pablo back to his hometown. It's a trip that will change all of their lives - and their families - forever.
readergirlz on the web
postergirlz picks
Check out this month's recommended reads, selected by the postergirlz, the teen lit advisory council for readergirlz.
Fiction
Emily Goldberg Learns to Salsa by Micol Ostow
Cuba 15 by Nancy Osa
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
The Surrender Tree by Margarita Engle
Estrella's Quinceañera by Malin Alegria
Sofi Mendoza's Guide to Getting Lost in Mexico by Malin Alegria
Non-Fiction
Red Hot Salsa: Bilingual Poems on Being Young and Latino in the United States edited by Lori Marie Carlson
Read, Reflect, Reach Out
All over the country, young students are being forced to give up on their dreams of a college education because of their immigration status. Many states deny in-state tuition benefits to students who entered the U.S. illegally, even if they've been here since they were young and have spent their entire school lives in America.
Right now, Congress is considering The Federal DREAM Act (Development, Relief, and Education for Alien Minors Act), which would provide undocumented immigrant youth in America with conditional residency and a chance for citizenship if they came to the U.S. before they were 16, graduated from high school or obtained a GED, attended two years of college or joined the military, and have no criminal records.
If the act doesn't pass, "another entire class of outstanding, law-abiding high school students will graduate without being able to plan for the future, and some will be removed from their homes to countries they barely know," says
DreamACTivist.org on its site, which is dedicated to the passage of the DREAM Act. "This tragedy will cause America to lose a vital asset: an educated class of promising immigrant students who have demonstrated a commitment to hard work and a strong desire to be contributing members of our society."
Well, it's here. Valentine's Day. We're supposed to be all red and pink and swirly and giggly and confess our love from the top of the universe.
Gulp.
That's a lot of pressure.
Valentine's Day.
These two words filled me with dread when I was in high school. It was the day when students collected pink/red carnation corsages from their secret or not-so-secret admirers. My memory is stunted since I don't remember when they were given out. In homeroom? By members of the student council? All I remember is the slight hope of anticipation, the sweat of having everybody know if someone will publicly admit to an interest, and the fall of disappointment. That's a lot to bear in high school.
Some girls (okay, I'll admit it was rare, but still...) strutted around with four, five, even ten corsages pinned to different parts of their clothing. Some had one carnation, pinned high so everyone can see it and know that someone out there liked them enough to tell them. Others, like me, walked around with none, avoiding the pity looks. Funny how a cheap flower, or for that matter any object, can reduce a person to shame or inflate pride in the matter of an instant.
Thankfully, I survived those corsage days (our high school had these to celebrate most holidays). It helped that I had great friends in high school and we convinced each other that we could make it through these days.
I often wonder what they do in high schools now for Valentine's Day. Does anyone know?
Now that I'm not in high school, I realize that Valentine's Day isn't all about waiting, waiting, waiting for someone to confess their love for me. It's about spending time with my family, enjoying the little things, treating myself, and sharing the love and goodness in my life with others.
I thought it would be nice to celebrate Valentine's Day with all of you and came up with the brilliant idea of the
Love in the Air contest with an Interview Prize. My husband pretty much announced it was a dud. Why do I not learn from my high school days? Sigh.
But, all is not lost. Eldest had a friend sleep over last night. Even though they snuck a little too much root beer last night and stayed up late telling each other stories, they're awake now. We'll have breakfast (homemade cinnamon rolls, sausages and strawberry smoothies), go to middle one's tae-kwon-do class and then head over to Harvard Square to celebrate
Kids Heart Authors Day. I hope we make it in time for the book signings!
Happy Valentine's Day!
What will you do today?
rgz LIVE! is tonight, February 12th, 6:00 Pacific Standard Time, at the rgz MySpace group forum. Join us as we talk about No Laughter Here with Rita Williams-Garcia.
There will be book giveaways and honest discussion.
See you there!
Have you heard? Our own Cynthia Leitich Smith has a new book out. Eternal. Sounds like a good Valentine read!
Colleen Mondor over at Chasing Ray has a post and blog links in celebration of Canadian authors. Go on over and find out what people are reading.
21 first graders miss five minutes of recess and don't mind a bit.
I still can't believe this talk with my daughter's first grade classmates went this well. And I have you to thank for it. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
When I first arrived in my daughter's classroom, I discovered Ms. Teacher reading a book to the class. Actually, she was holding up a book, while the children sat on the
So jealous you vacationed on the Cape! Thanks for recommending I Capture the Castle. Sounds good! :)
Glad you had a wonderful vacation!
Amen to the internet time suck. I need to make a re-commitment to that.
Jama,<br />You'll really enjoy I Capture the Castle! The protagonist is wonderful and the tone of the book is similar to Jane Eyre. <br /><br />Nowheymama,<br />Thanks!<br /><br />Heather,<br />It is good to do--if just to clear your mind. Good luck!
Ah, now I know where that lovely picture is from! My kids LOVE Percy Jackson, and so do I =)
Just reading about the Cape makes me feel more relaxed. I do love it there. I'm glad you all had such a nice time, and yay to more time for writing!
Isn't I Capture the Castle so much fun? I've recommended it to so many friends. It was a great book club read. Love to hear other people enjoyed it.