win a picture book, children’s book, or a teen fiction book - July 2008
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.
5 contests added (3 YA, 2 middle grade)
YA Book-Related Contest
Win a 30 GB Panasonic camcorder or a $50 iTunes gift card by creating and posting a 30 to 60 second book trailer on YouTube for Lynn Messina’s YA novel Savvy Girl. The first five entrants will each get a free signed advance copy of Savvy Girl. A panel of celebrity judges will pick the winner. Judges will be looking for trailers with positive messages that empower teen girls to have faith in their own potential and self-worth.Contest closes midnight July 27, 2008. For complete details, go to SavvyGirl.us/contest.
YA Books
**updated** Win a signed copy of Blood Roses by Francesca Lia Block, as well as a signed poem by Francesca Lia Block, or win 1 of 5 copies of Blood Roses. Open only to US residents. Contest closes September 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
**updated** Win a Sony PSP, a signed copy of Gone by Michael Grant, and a “survival bag.” Open only to US residets. Contest closes August 1, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
**updated** Win 1 of 5 copies of The Eyes of a King, Book 1 by Catherine Banner. Open only to Canadian residents. Contest closes Friday, September 5, 2008.
Win 1 of 2 signed copies of Wake by Lisa McMann (Simon Pulse, 2008) from Cynsations. Contest closes 10 p.m. CST July 31, 2008.
Win 1 copy of Black Pearls: A Faerie Strand by Louise Hawes (Houghton Mifflin, 2008) from Cynsations. Contest closes 10 p.m. CST July 14, 2008.
Win a Summer Reading Bundle from Lobster Press and CityParent. Included are 7 novels and non-fiction for teens: Fakie by Tony Varrato; Not Just Proms & Parties: Emily’s Rebellion by Patricia G. Penny; CD-Ring by William T. Hathaway; Death at Deacon Pond by E.M. Alexander; Fighting the Current by Heather Waldorf; Tin Angel by Shannon Cowan; and Make Things Happen: The Key to Networking for Teens by Lara Zielin.
Win 1 of 4 copies of graphic novel Janes in Love (Minx, 2008) by Cecil Castellucci. Contest closes July 7, 2008.
Win an iPod nano, a $15 iTunes Gift Card, a Vladimir Tod Hoodie, and autographed copies of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Books 1 and 2, or a Vladimir Tod T-shirt and autographed copies of The Chronicles of Vladimir Tod Books 1 and 2. Open only to US citizens. Contest closes August 11, 2008.
Win 1 of 10 copies of Life Sucks by Jessica Abel, Gabriel Soria, and Warren Pleece (vampire graphic novel). To enter, list 5 things that you think are terrible about becoming a vampire.
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
**updated** Win 1 of 25 copies of Neil Gaiman’s Coraline Graphic Novel. Open only to US residents. Contest closes September 4, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
**updated** Win 1 of 50 copies of Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman. Open only to US residents. Contest closes July 24, 2008 at 5:00 p.m. (EST).
**updated** Win a library of Our Canadian Girls books. Monthly contest. One entry per person.
Win a “Summer Reading Book Bundle” from Lobster Press (and City Parent). Included are 7 fiction and non-fiction books for ages 8 – 12: The Secret of Grim Hill by Linda DeMeulemeester; Zibby Payne & the Wonderful, Terrible Tomboy Experiment by Alison Bell; The Curious Misadventures of Feltus Ovalton by Jo Treggiari; YUM: Your Ultimate Manual for Good Nutrition by Daina Kalnins; The Uncle Duncle Chronicles: Escape from Treasure Island by Darren Krill; Stolen Voices by Ellen Dee Davidson; and Our Game: The History of Hockey in Canada by Dave Stubbs. Contest closes Sunday, July 20, 2008.
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
**updated** Win a “Summer Reading Book Bundle” from Lobster Press and CityParent. Included are 7 hardcover picture books: Oliver Has Something to Say by Pamela Edwards, illustrated by Louis Pilon (a fantastic book, especially for anyone who’s shy); Sink or Swim by Valerie Coulman, illustrated by Rogé (another fantastic, inspiring book); I Don’t Want to Go by Addie Meyer Sanders, illustrated by Andrew Rowland; Penelope and the Monsters by Sheri Radford, illustrated by Christine Tripp; ABC Letters in the Library by Bonnie Farmer, illustrated by Chum McLeod; The Months: Fun with Friends All Year ‘Round by Sara Coleridge, illustrated by Kathy Weller; Going on a Journey to the Sea by Jane Barclay, illustrated by Doris Barrette. Contest closes Sunday, July 20, 2008.
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.
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