STAINED releases in paperback on May 11th! To celebrate, I’m hosting this contest. Share to win 1 of 3 Limited Edition T-shirts, or a Limited Edition T-shirt plus a signed copy of SCARS,
STAINED,
and HUNTED.
To enter: Share one or both contest images; copy & paste this paragraph; follow Cheryl Rainfield (on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter); and tag @CherylRainfield. This contest is to celebrate STAINED paperback releasing May 11th! T-shirts are also available for purchase at teespring.com/cherylrainfield Full contest rules on CherylRainfield.com/blog.
Twitter contest tweet: “Share to win 1 of 3 Inspirational T-shirts plus 3 signed books by @CherylRainfield” (or whatever message you want as long as you tag me and include the contest image).
You get 1 entry for each social media you share this on. Remember to tag CherylRainfield so I can see your entry.
You get 10 entries for each copy of STAINED that you buy. Yes, this includes any copy you’ve already purchased, in any format. Email a receipt to Cheryl(at)CherylRainfield(dot)com
T-Shirt has two inspirational quotes–one on the front, and one on the back.
Open to US, Canada, UK, and New Zealand readers.
Contest ends March 30, 2015 at Midnight EST.
Winner will be chosen randomly using the Random Number Generator.
Enter to win a copy of STAINED and 7 other great YA books! You have 25 days more to enter.
You can win:
STAINED by Cheryl Rainfield
The Caged Graves by Dianne K Salerni
Grunge Gods and Graveyards by Kimberly G Giarratano
Thin Space by Jody Casella
The Headhunters Race by Kimberly Afe
Touching The Surface by Kimberly Sabatini
Shattered Souls by Mary Lindsey
Catherine by April Lindner
Good luck!
About the Book
Title: Billy and The Monster Who Ate All The Easter Eggs | Author: David Chuka | Publication Date: March 23, 2013 | Publisher: Pen-n-a-Pad Publishing | Pages: 32 | Recommended Ages: 3 to 8
Summary: Join Billy and Monster in this third episode of the series titled Billy and the Monster who Ate All the Easter Eggs. Billy and Monster love all the holidays as they get to spend quality time together. However, their best holiday is Easter as they get to eat their favorite food…CHOCOLATE! This year, they’re spending Easter with Grandma Chocalicious who loves Chocolate even more than Billy. She’s an expert at making chocolate cake, chocolate waffles and even chocolate pasta. This year Grandma Chocalicious has made a pyramid of Easter eggs for her party on Easter Sunday. Billy and Monster want one of the Easter eggs but Grandma says they have to wait till Easter Sunday. What happens when Billy and Monster tip toe downstairs and the pyramid of Easter eggs comes falling down?
Get your copy of this funny book for kids of all ages that is not only full of laughs but also has a lesson weaved in that you’ll love sharing with your loved ones.
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“Experience is the best teacher as Billy and his “purple shadow” learn a sweet lesson in Billy and the Monster Who Ate All the Easter Eggs. Beautifully illustrated, nicely formatted, this quick, easy story will be read over and over again.” ~ 5 Star Review, Julia B., Amazon
“My daughter has really been enjoying David Chuka’s Billy and Monster books. This is another fun addition to the “family.” As always, the story has a lovely moral (this time teaching the value of moderation – definitely the biggest word in the book)! It’s based on the very realistic theme of overindulging in chocolate/sweets, which virtually anyone can relate to and which kids find a lot of fun. And, awesome pictures as always. Definitely recommend it.” ~ 5 Star Review, Renee B., Amazon
“I really like the little monster in this book and how they get into trouble together. What child hasn’t snuck into the cache of candies that their parents have hidden? Cute story with a lesson for the little ones in your family!” ~ 5 Star Review, Patricia T., Amazon
“This is a cute story about a little boy Billy and his funny friend Monster. They love chocolate so much that they forget about obeying to older. At night, they sneaked to the chocolate egg pyramid, started eating the chocolate eggs and made a big mess. On the morning, they not only got in a big trouble, but they also got a bad stomach pain. They both had to learn a lessons about MODERATION. Nice illustrations, book well written.” ~ 5 Star Review, OPV, Amazon
“Billy and his monster friend enjoy lots of fun in this book, filled with great pictures and a cute story. It shares a lot about celebrating holidays, and intertwines humor and family love throughout the story. Hidden in the story is a nice message about eating in moderation, a well needed lesson in our culture of over-eating. Billy ends up being proud of himself and makes good decisions by the end of the book, while all the while sharing some adventures with his cute monster friend. Great read to share with your children or grandchildren year round, not just for the Easter holiday.” ~ 5 Star Review, Katie W., Amazon
About the Author: David Chuka
David Chuka lives in London with his lovely wife and two adorable children. His family are usually the first people to hear his funny and quirky tales. He was inspired to write his first book, ‘
If You See a Doctor‘ after he struggled to find a book for his daughter who was a beginner reader.
He’s gone on to write more books including the popular ‘Billy and Monster‘ series, a funny set of books about a little boy and his Monster who get into all sorts of funny situations and learn about moderation, friendship, self control, bravery etc. Young children can relate to Billy and you’ll love sharing his adventures with your children, grandchildren and loved ones.
As a father himself, he has parents at heart when he writes. He recognizes that bedtime has to be one of the best parts of the day for parents and grandparents as it gives them the opportunity to bond with their little ones. He believes you’ll enjoy sharing his stories with your loved ones at bedtime.
In David Chuka’s books, you can stay rest assured that quality and captivating images will always complement the story to ensure your loved ones are spell-bound as you read to them. Beginner readers will also enjoy discovering new words as they read his books.
He has so many stories to tell and can’t wait to share them with you and your loved ones.
Want to win a copy of Billy and the Monster Who Ate All the Easter Eggs?
Enter for your chance to win 1 of 2 print copies of Billy and the Monster Who Ate All the Easter Eggs by David Chuka in a Goodreads giveaway (Open U.S., Canada, Great Britain, Australia; Ends April 17, 2014).
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Prize: One winner will receive a $50 Amazon Gift Card or PayPal cash (winner’s choice) Contest ends: May 13, 11:59 pm, 2014 Open: Internationally How to enter: Please enter using the Rafflecopter widget below. Terms and Conditions: NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. A winner will be randomly drawn through the Rafflecopter widget and will be contacted by email within 48 hours after the giveaway ends. The winner will then have 72 hours to respond. If the winner does not respond within 72 hours, a new draw will take place for a new winner. Odds of winning will vary depending on the number of eligible entries received. This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook. This giveaway is sponsored by the author, David Chuka and is hosted and managed by Renee from Mother Daughter Book Reviews. If you have any additional questions – feel free to send and email to Renee(at)MotherDaughterBookReviews(dot)com. a Rafflecopter giveaway
Today, I’d like to share with you the chance to win a signed copy of the Amazon Best-seller ‘Billy and the Monster who Ate All the Easter Eggs’ 
With Easter around the corner, this book will be a welcome addition to your loved ones library.
This is the third book in the Billy and Monster series and it has gotten about 48 glowing reviews on the Amazon website.
I recently read this book to Years 1 and 2 at Raglan Primary School and the children loved it. I’m sure your loved ones will too.
Before I reveal how you can enter to win a signed copy, let’s find out what happens with Billy and Monster in this Easter edition.
Billy and Monster love all the holidays as they get to spend quality time together. However, their best holiday is Easter as they get to eat their favorite food…CHOCOLATE!
This year, they’re spending Easter with Grandma Chocalicious who loves Chocolate even more than Billy. She’s an expert at making chocolate cake, chocolate waffles and even chocolate pasta.
This year Grandma Chocalicious has made a pyramid of Easter eggs for her party on Easter Sunday. Billy and Monster want one of the Easter eggs but Grandma says they have to wait till Easter Sunday.
What happens when Billy and Monster tip toe downstairs and the pyramid of Easter eggs comes falling down?
For a chance to find out what happens simply click the link below and you could very well have your signed copy just in time for Easter.
Today I interview Karen DelleCava, author of realistic YA A Closer Look
, which deals with a teen who has alopecia–her hair falling out. If you read the interview and leave a comment on this post, you’ll be entered to win a copy of A Closer Look PLUS a surprise gift but “Do not open it until page 153.” Open to US and Canadian residents. To gain up to two extra entries, share a link to this interview on FaceBook and/or on Twitter (one extra entry for each format), and mention that you did so in the comments. Contest runs for a week, starting today.
But first, we’ve got a brief excerpt from A Closer Look:
“…and there were these moments–when we laughed on the phone, or met for a kiss-and-run, when I noticed the sweet way he looked at me–well, I felt so good I could almost forget about my secret. But in the back of my mind, it was like an invisible fist was lurking, one that followed me around, just waiting for the chance to rip out more hair.”
And one of my favorite authors, Margaret Peterson Haddix (Multiple award-winning author of middle grade and young adult fiction), had this to say about Karen’s book:
“In A Closer Look, author Karen DelleCava gives readers a feisty character who deals with family secrets, boyfriend complications, a cruel teammate–and her own body turning against her. Readers will be rooting for Cassie all along, and will want to cheer for the way she proves that losing your hair doesn’t have to mean losing your spirit.”
Wow! Doesn’t that make you want to read the book?? Now, on to the interview…
Karen, can you tell us what inspired you to write A Closer Look?
Ten years ago, my nephew’s grandmother arrived at a party with much shorter hair than usual and when I commented on it, she told me she’d donated her hair to an organization that makes wigs for children with alopecia areata.
I thought, whoa. There were kids out there living without hair?
Her random act of kindness touched me deeply and I proceeded to write a middle grade novel about kids who donate their hair. I was 80 pages into the first draft when I thought my main character might meet a child with alopecia. Then it hit me. I had to write the story of the girl who is losing her hair. So I started researching and started writing all over again.
I love that you were inspired by an event–your nephew’s grandmother donating her hair!
What was your road to publication like?
I wrote the first draft over ten years ago in one semester in Margaret Gabel’s amazing course: Workshop in Writing for Children at New School University in New York. I worked on the manuscript over six (not all consecutive) semesters.
I also write short fiction and have sold a number of short stories, games and crafts to Highlights for Children magazine. My middle grade short story, Surfing Iowa (July 2002) has been used for standardized testing numerous times since then. The editors there are fantastic to
I’m so excited–HUNTED (my teen Paranormal Fantasy/Dystopian) is coming out soon–on Dec 19th! And to celebrate that, I’m taking part in this holiday giveaway hop. (If you love contests, keep an eye on my blog around Dec 19th, when I’ll be hosting an *even bigger contest.*)
This contest, I’m giving away:
*15 signed short story postcards with a story that ties into HUNTED on one side, and SCARS on the other (who knows, these might become collector’s items someday)
*4 signed copies of HUNTED (these will ship when I get them, so after Dec 19th)
*3 signed copies of SCARS
*2 $5 Amazon gift cards
And **everyone can download my free short story ebook PinPoint (tie-in to HUNTED).** Go to SmashWords if you need it for Kindle, B&N if you need it for Nook, Reader Store if you need it for Sony, or the SmashWords link for all those formats and more.
You can also download all the free HUNTED goodies I’ve created, including the short story ebook, the postcard short story, the comic strip, the “newspaper article”, the teacher’s guide, and more.
Open to US & Canada, runs Dec 2-6th.
To enter this contest, you can have 4 total entries:
*1 entry by leaving a comment on this post
*1 entry for watching my book trailer for HUNTED (please be honest; I want to help get the word out about HUNTED)
*1 entry for tweeting or blogging about this contest or my book trailer
*1 entry for tweeting or blogging about HUNTED, my book trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=uEvx0jdTdOw, or any of the HUNTED Goodies
HUNTED book trailer (1 entry to watch, up to 2 extra entries to tweet or post about it):
Enter to win a Sony Digital Reader, a $100, $50, or $25 gift card to Amazon.com (or any online bookstore) plus a copy of SCARS just for sharing the SCARS book trailer! You can also get 5 bonus entries for every copy of SCARS that you purchase. Read on for details.
I am SO excited about my novel SCARS coming out! It took me 10 years to get it published. I felt so alone and had so much shame for many years about using self-harm to cope with the abuse. I know it would have helped me to know I wasn’t alone. I hope, through SCARS, that more people will know they’re not alone, and that people who haven’t used self-harm to cope might gain a bit more compassion, as well as enjoy a good read.
I created this contest to celebrate SCARS’ release. I hope you’ll enjoy watching the book trailer, and that you’ll want to let others know about it. To entice you to do that, AND to help me spread the word about SCARS, I’ve created this contest. I hope you’ll join me, and have fun!
The Prizes:
Grand Prize:
one lucky winner will receive:
- a Sony Digital Reader;
- a $15 gift card to an online bookstore of their choice: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, BarnesandNoble.com, Chapters.Indigo.ca, Powells.com, etc,
- AND a signed copy of SCARS.
First Prize:
one lucky winner will receive:
- a $100 gift certificate to an online bookstore of their choice: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, BarnesandNoble.com, Chapters.Indigo.ca, Powells.com, etc,
- AND a signed copy of SCARS.
Second Prize:
one lucky winner will receive:
- $50 gift certificate to an online bookstore of their choice: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, BarnesandNoble.com, Chapters.Indigo.ca, Powells.com, etc.;
- AND a signed copy of SCARS.
Third Prize:
one lucky winner will receive:
- a $25 gift certificate to an online bookstore of their choice: Amazon.com, Amazon.ca, Amazon.co.uk, BarnesandNoble.com, Chapters.Indigo.ca, Powells.com, etc.;
- AND a signed copy of SCARS.
Here are the rules:
To gain an entry into the contest:
1) Share the SCARS book trailer with a friend or others online–through email, Twitter, linking to it or embedding it on your blog, etc. (The link to the video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF5xEKY0LAU.)
2) Leave a comment on this post telling me where you linked it. Please include a link to each of your posts, and include your email address if it’s not linked to your comment.
3) If you email my video to a friend/friends, please send me a copy at [email protected]–you can CC (carbon copy) or BCC (blind carbon copy) me, or just send it to me. You get one entry for every friend you send it to. Please make sure that if you send it to a friend you write a personal note, and that you’re not spamming your friend. I hope it’s some
Happy Poetry Friday!
A new poem and a Writing Workout are below.
But first a brief commercial interruption.
This is a gentle reminder about those goals you set for the New Year in conjunction with the contest to win my book, NEW YEAR AT THE PIER. Remember
that post? Remember your goals?
We’re expecting you to report back to us during the first two weeks in January. If you didn't win the book last time, you'll have another chance in January when you report on your progress. How did you do? Who or what helped you? Who or what hindered you?
And now back to our regularly scheduled program.
I asked my nephew Josh, who’s a high school science teacher, how I could introduce this week’s topic of food and fiction.
“Well, you could have them write a poem in ketchup,” he said. That’s Josh for you. (Wouldn’t you love to be in one of his science classes?)
Message written in ketchup
And actually, that was a very good place to begin, because I’m quite comfortable writing in food.
The night before anyone in our family has a birthday, I sneak down to the kitchen and write “Happy Birthday” in raisins. It’s tradition. I mean, who wouldn’t want to wake up to a raisin birthday card, really?
You guessed it...raisins!
I told Josh this. He said, “Then you could write a poem about what happens to it when the birds come.”
Wow.
I thought about my best friend, author
Bruce Balan who’s sailing around the world on a catamaran. (To be specific, he just left the
Minerva Reef - a ring of coral less than 3 miles across, 250 miles southwest of Tonga – heading 800 miles to New Zealand.)
And I wrote this poem:
BIRD DAY CARD
by April Halprin Wayland
You’re at sea.
I’m on land.
Lara M. Zeises (author of Bringing up the Bones
, Contents Under Pressure
, and more) has a new book out! Yes, yes she does! It’s called The Sweet Life of Stella Madison
, and you can buy a copy at IndieBound.org, Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, and many friendly neighborhood bookstores.
I’m excited! I’m definitely putting Lara’s book on my to-read list.
Lara has also redesigned and updated her website, and, starting Monday, she’ll be blogging about her new book for a week. The contest is US-only, though I’m hoping that if you have a US friend with a US address, it can be mailed to them. I’ll find out.
There are 10 chances to win Lara’s new book. To enter, you need to submit your favorite family recipe to Lara at her blog no later than midnight, August 8th, 2009. Her ten favorites will win one of the galleys, plus a copy of any of her backlist (Lara) books (you can choose which one they want - good while supplies last), both of which can be inscribed to whomever you want. Winning recipes will also appear on her blog as recipes of the week.
Here’s a description of Lara’s new book, The Sweet Life of Stella Madison. It’s already got me interested 
:
It’s not easy being the daughter of a famous chef and a restaurant owner when your idea of a great meal is the kind that’s served via a drive-through window.
Seventeen-year-old Stella Madison’s food-loving parents have been separated for years, but they’re still as sweet to each other as can be, which is just the way Stella likes it. When their connections help her land a summer job at the local newspaper, the salary is hard to resist. There’s only one catch: she’s expected to write about food.
Now Stella will need all the advice she can get to complete her assignments. Luckily, she has Jeremy, the hot new intern at her mom’s restaurant, who’s more than happy to help. Soon, Stella can’t stop thinking about Jeremy–but where does that leave Stella’s boyfriend, Max, who recently dropped the L-word? If that’s not confusing enough, her dad’s interest in the pretentious programming director of the Food Network seems to go beyond the culinary, and it looks like her mother might be cooking up a romance of her own.
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Kimberly Pauley is having an online launch party with giveaways, from now until Sept. 10, for her debut book Sucks to Be Me: The All-True Confessions of Mina Hamilton, Teen Vampire (maybe)
* at The Official Sucks to Be Me Book Launch Par-tay!
Kimberly will feature a different author and associated giveaway each day. You can return each day to enter for that giveaway (and, Kimberly says, “to learn about some of the coolest authors around!”). You’ll have a whole week to enter each daily contest, and each entry will also count towards a grand Prize Pack. Sounds like a lot of fun. I love book giveaways.** So who’s in?
*As you probably guessed from the title, Kimberly’s book has a vampire theme–Mina’s parents are vampires, and she has to decide whether she wants to be one or not in a month. It sounds really interesting, and I’m not much into vampires. I’m already hooked.
**Also, don’t forget about the book giveaway here that ends Aug 31, with a new one starting Sept 1.
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I love receiving free books, and I’ll bet you do, too. You can enter to win one here.
At the end of August, I will be giving away a new ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of teen fiction book The Debs by Susan McBride.
(Please note: The book is an ARC, so there may be spelling errors or changes to the book that are not found in the published version.)
1) Once a month, or when I get to it, I’ll pick a book (or two) to give away to one (or two) lucky reader(s) (you don’t have to have a blog to enter). It may be a book that I’ve purchased new or used, or it may be an ARC or a review copy of a book I’ve recently reviewed. (If you receive an ARC from me, please don’t sell it online after you’ve read it.)
2) How to enter:
Leave a comment on this post with your name (and/or anything else you want to say). In August, the winner will be randomly selected by using the Random Integer Generator. lf you’re the winner, I’ll contact you, and you can email me the address you want the book shipped to. Open to anyone in any country. Giveaway closes August 31 at noon EST, so please enter before then.
3) If you’re the lucky winner of the book giveaway, I ask that you consider donating a book of your choice (new or used) to your local library or shelter after you’re done with it, or to host your own Book Pay-It-Forward on your site or blog.
4) If you’re really motivated and want to host your own “Pay It Forward” giveaway at any time, feel free to grab the button above to use on your own blog. Just let her know so she can publish a post plugging your giveaway and directing readers your way!
That’s it! Have fun. I’ll be holding the drawing on August 31 or a day or two after.
Getting books in the mail is so much fun–especially when they’re gifts or prizes.
Check out these contests to win children’s or teen books in July 2008.
YA Books
Be 1 of 5 winners to win a beach bag full of 10 new YA books–THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX by Mary E. Pearson, BLACK RABBIT SUMMER by Kevin Brooks, GENERATION DEAD by Daniel Waters, HOW TO BE BAD by E. Lockhart, Sarah Mlynowski and Lauren Myracle, RUMORS: A Luxe Novel by Anna Godbersen, SAVVY GIRL by Lynn Messina, SUNRISE OVER FALLUJAH by Walter Dean Myers, THAT’S WHAT’S UP!: A Del Rio Bay Clique Novel by Paula Chase, UNBELIEVABLE: Pretty Little Liars #4 by Sara Shepard and WHAT WAS LOST by Catherine O’Flynn–at TeenReads.com. Read the book summaries, then fill out the form. The beach bag will also contain other summer goodies. Must be a US or Canadian resident to enter, over the age of 13. Contest closes Thursday, July 31, 2008.
Win 1 of 5 copies of Airhead by Meg Cabot. Grand prize winner also gets a copy of Queen of Babble Gets Hitched. Contest closes July 15, 2008, 11:59 pm Eastern Time.
Win YA books Wake by Lisa McMann; Debbie Harry Sings in French by Meagan Brothers; Dreamland by Sarah Dessen; The Off Season by Catherine Gilbert Murdock; Keeping the Moon by Sarah Dessen; and Rumors: A Luxe Novel by Anna Godbersen at The Story Siren Must answer survey giving feedback about the blog. Open worldwide. Contest closes July 31st 2008.
Win 1 of 3 copies of Split by a Kiss by Luisa Plaja. Must be a member of Kiwi Families online. Probably open only to Australians. Contest closes at 5pm on 4th July 2008.
Win 1 of 8 copies of Cathy’s Key at TeenReads.com–and enter for a chance to win an iPod (the grand prize winner will receive an iPod Touch, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback; 2nd place winner will receive an iPod Nano, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback; 3rd place winner will receive an iPod Shuffle, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback). Contest open to US and Canadian residents age 13 and older. Contest closes July 24, 2008.
Win 1 of a 100 ARCs of sci-fi YA novel THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins at TeenReads.com. Winners will be asked to write a review of the book, and those that comply will receive a hardcover copy. Contest open to US and Canadian residents age 13 and older. Contest closes July 29, 2008.
Children’s/Middle Grade Books
Win 1 of 3 copies of Gail Guthier’s A Girl, a Boy, and Three Robbers. Contest closes July 3, 2008.
Win a copy of Virus Games by G.L. Sheerin. Your comment on the blog must include a book recommendation for ages 9 to 12.Open worldwide. Contests closes July 27th at 11PM.
Win 1 of 4 children’s books at Jabberwocky; you choose from their list. Weekly giveaway. This week’s books include The Dragon’s Apprentice by Linda McNabbMay; Trixie Fights for Furry Rights by Ros Asquith; Wombat Goes Walkabout by Michael Morpurgo & Christian Birmingham; and Prince Caspian by C.S Lewis. May only be open to Australians (it doesn’t say).
Win 1 of a 10 collections of Narnia books from HarperCollins. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Win 1 of 10 signed copies of Seekers: The Quest Begins by Erin Hunter from HarperCollins.com. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008 5:00 p.m. (EST).
Win 1 of 3 copies of Ossie Kingsford by Val Bird. Must be a member of Kiwi Families online. Probably open only to Australians. Contest closes at 5pm on 4th July 2008.
Picture Books
Win an autographed copy of In My Backyard by Valarie Giogas at BayStateParent. Contest closes Saturday, July 5 at 11:59 p.m. EST.
Win 1 of 5 sets of board books from Gymboree, including Gymboree Alphabet, Gymboree Colors, Gymboree Number and Gymboree Shapes. Contest closes August 9, 2008.
Win 1 of 5 DVDs of picture book Corduroy (and other picture books) from La Parent. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008, 12:00 pm (EST).
Win 1 of 5 sets of 5 Scholastic picture books: Peek-a-Zoo, Star, Numbers, Petting Farm &Twinkle Twinkle Panda, at Classy Mommy Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 14th, 2008. (scroll down part way.)
Non-Fiction Children’s Books
Win 15 non-fiction children’s books at I.N.K. blog, ranging from April Pulley Sayre’s TROUT ARE MADE OF TREES to Jan Greenberg’s SIDE BY SIDE: NEW POEMS INSPIRED BY ART FROM AROUND THE WORLD and many more. Most of the books are 2008 and 2007 titles. To enter, in one sentence or less, tell them why you read the I.N.K. blog, and in as much space as you need, describe what you’ve done to support and encourage nonfiction in your classroom, library, home, or community. More details on the blog. Contest ends Friday, September 5th, 2008.
eBook Readers
Win a Sony ereader and 6 titles from James Patterson from Work It, Mom. Must be a sole or primary breadwinner mom and complete their online survey. Contest open only to US residents Contest closes July 7th, 2008.
Win a Sony Reader Digital Book, James Patterson edition. Must sign up for James Patterson newsletter first (link on the left). (James Patterson wrote the awesome YA series Maximum Ride.) Contest open to US and Canadian residents. Contest closes July 02, 2008, at 11:59 p.m. ET. (You get taken to a page that looks like an error after entering, but the url looks valid.)
Know of any other contests that should be listed here? Let me know, and I’ll update this post.
It’s fun to get free books that you’ll enjoy reading.
Here are some current contests on the web:
YA Books:
Win a copy of Darkside Nighttrap by Tom Becker. To enter, you must tell Susan at her blog the name of Bram Stoker’s book about a vampire. Contest ends June 12, 2008.
Win 1 of 5 copies of Sovay by Celia Rees. Ends July 1, 2008. It doesn’t list restrictions as to country, so perhaps it’s open to all. Bloomsbury UK.
Win 1 of 8 copies of Cathy’s Key at TeenReads.com–and enter for a chance to win an iPod (the grand prize winner will receive an iPod Touch, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback; 2nd place winner will receive an iPod Nano, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback; 3rd place winner will receive an iPod Shuffle, a copy of CATHY’S KEY in hardcover and a copy of CATHY’S BOOK in paperback). Contest open to US and Canadian residents age 13 and older. Contest closes July 24, 2008.
Win 1 of a 100 ARCs of sci-fi YA novel THE HUNGER GAMES by Suzanne Collins at TeenReads.com. Winners will be asked to write a review of the book, and those that comply will receive a hardcover copy. Contest open to US and Canadian residents age 13 and older. Contest closes July 29, 2008.
Win 1 of 5 copies of Triskellion by Will Peterson at YABooksCentral.com. Entrants must “Make up a family secret (not a real one! we don’t want to “out” a real family secret) — the stranger the better.” Open to residents of US, Canada, and Mexico. Contest closes June 30, 2008.
Win 1 of 15 copies of Lock and Key by Sarah Dessen at YAbookscentral.com. Entrants must write a poem about how they received help or gave help to someone. Open to residents of US, Canada, and Mexico. Contest closes June 30, 2008.
Win 1 of 3 copies of Avalon High: Coronation 2 by Meg Cabot at Yabookscentral.com. Entrants must answer the question “Which character from the Legend of King Arthur would you like to be and why (secondary characters are fine too!)?” Open to residents of US, Canada, and Mexico. Contest closes June 30, 2008.
Win 1 of a 10 collections of Narnia books from HarperCollins. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. EST.
Win 1 of 10 signed copies of Seekers: The Quest Begins by Erin Hunter from HarperCollins.com. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008 5:00 p.m. (EST).
Midlde-Grade Books:
Win 1 of 3 copies of A Girl, a Boy, and Three Robbers by Gail Guthier. Contest closes July 3, 2008.
Picture Books:
Win an autographed copy of Rattlesnake Jam by Margot Finke. Entrants must write Finke and tell her their encounter with a rattler. Contest closes June 30, 2008.
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by Jean Craighead George is a Newberry Award-winning YA novel, and one that will keep your attention. 
I would love to win a copy of this book! It looks great.
Thanks for the giveaway. Please enter me in contest. [email protected]
Sounds like a great book – I’d love to learn more about alopecia.
I tweeted, too! https://twitter.com/#!/tiffing/status/185769766252843008
Thanks for leaving comments, Lisa, Victoria & Tiff! And good luck
Karen