(
(WestSide Books, Dec 2011; Fitzhenry & Whiteside, Feb 2012)
SkinWalkers: 
Book Giveaway for Banned Books Week Hop! Win 1 of 3 signed copies of SCARS
I am happy to be part of the Banned Books Week Hop! My own book SCARS was challenged–so I’ll be giving away three copies of Scars this week. I will sign and personalize the book for you if you live in the US, Canada, or UK, and I’ll include some swag (bookmarks, etc.)
I also created a video on banned books–on not letting other people dictate what we read, and on some of my favorite banned books. I’ve always read banned books, and strongly believed it’s important for people to choose what they read, but now that Scars has been challenged, I care about that even more. I hope you’ll watch, and if you like it, maybe you’ll share it.
To enter the giveaway, leave a comment below. That will get you one entry, and you can also get added entries. Contest is open to US, Canada, UK, and anywhere that the Book Depository will ship.
You get:
one entry for leaving a comment on this post
one entry for tweeting or posting about this contest
one entry for watching my banned book video (please be honest; I want the video to reach people)
three entries for tweeting or posting about my banned book video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8HWyL5Y8L4
Good luck!
Click here to enter more giveaways in the Banned Books Week Hop
September 23rd, 2011 at 8:03 pm
I’m in. And I’ve watched your video, even commented there, and retweeted plenty, so I guess I’m a fan. 6 entries for me, please.
September 24th, 2011 at 7:27 am
Thank you for hosting the giveaway!
I wanted to watch the video, unfortunately my speaker is busted and I don’t know how to read lips. But I’ve tweeted about the video here – https://twitter.com/#!/yenhex/status/117605924109168640
I also tweeted about the contest – https://twitter.com/#!/yenhex/status/117605034115608576
In total, 5 entries for me please
September 24th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Great video with an important message!
I watched the video, tweeted about the giveaway and tweeted about the video.
Tweets:
https://twitter.com/#!/WordSpelunker/status/117676089685450754
https://twitter.com/#!/WordSpelunker/status/117675903693234176
That’s 6 entries for me please
September 24th, 2011 at 12:14 pm
awesome giveaway!
courtnut1990 at yahoo dot com
September 24th, 2011 at 2:59 pm
Hey hey, already have a copy, thanks! But wanted to say enjoy the week hope you get lots of entries. And–and I.love. your. vlog on this topic!!!
September 24th, 2011 at 3:35 pm
the cover of the book is already leaves a strong impression. i want to be in. this book looks interesting.
September 24th, 2011 at 5:38 pm
Thanks for the chance into this giveaway.
September 24th, 2011 at 6:47 pm
WAtched the video and posted it on facebook
http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=253222884712892&id=100000723398232
September 24th, 2011 at 6:54 pm
Yay! Thank you for the giveaway and for participating!
I love your video. Those are great books that have a message some people are gonna miss if they don’t read. Your dog is so cute!
Tweeted: http://twitter.com/#!/Book_Ninja/status/117778648219652096
Tweeted about video: https://twitter.com/#!/Book_Ninja/status/117766989249921024
September 24th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
As a high school librarian I am looking forward to getting this book for my students. We will be observing Banned Book/Banned Websites and Teen Read Week all during the month of October. Thank you for helping to support the freedom to read!
September 24th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
wow when i went to school they were on the required list to read, thanks for having this tour.
Julie
jbarrett5 at cox.net
posted at fb
September 24th, 2011 at 10:56 pm
I too already have a copy and am overseas anyway, but I have been retweeting the video, I think it’s great.
September 25th, 2011 at 1:00 am
I would love an autographed copy of scars!
And I watched the video and totally agree with you — not reading those banned books not only gives power to strangers to decide what you should read, but that you miss out on different perspectives.
And yes, Speak and Crank are both incredible
I didn’t realize And Tango Makes Three was banned D:
I posted your video on my FB too — http://www.facebook.com/jessrichardson
Thanks for the giveaway!
September 25th, 2011 at 8:57 am
An autographed copy of Scars…Awesome. I’ve heard that Scars is a fantastic read. Fingers crossed!
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/Jen_FicMusings/status/117990660610600961
September 25th, 2011 at 9:31 am
Watched the video. I concur that sweeping things, that are too difficult or uncomfortable to talk about for some, under the carpet for the ‘benefit’ of everyone is robbing us of our freedom of choice.
Thanks for the giveaway
September 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
Thanks for the chance – I’d like to read this
msboatgal at aol.com
September 25th, 2011 at 11:45 am
I watched the video – books should not be banned because of different perspectives
msboatgal at aol.com
September 25th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
I have not had a chance to read this book- yet. Thanks for the giveaway.
your1chef at aol dot com
September 25th, 2011 at 5:10 pm
Thanks for the great giveaway!
September 25th, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Wonderful video. I love what you said about how these books offer different perspectives on very important issues. I tried to explain something very similar in my own blog post about this but you said it much more clearly. The only positive thing about a book being banned or challenged is that it draws attention to some of the most important books that some people may otherwise have missed. Thanks for the video and for the giveaway!
Donna @ The Happy Booker
ahappybooker at gmail dot com
September 25th, 2011 at 8:33 pm
Oops, I forgot to include my entries!
I shared the video on FB here: http://www.facebook.com/SnarkyOne/posts/243449482374155
Posted about the giveaway here http://www.facebook.com/SnarkyOne/posts/2415372831591
and here: http://twitter.com/#!/Donna224/status/118164190958583808
And of course I watched your video
So that is a total of 6 entries for me! Thanks!
Donna @ The Happy Booker
ahappybooker at gmail dot com
September 25th, 2011 at 10:53 pm
I would love to win this!!
I watched your video.
I tweeted about your video: http://twitter.com/#!/hinWonderland/status/118200201407250432
I tweeted about your contest:http://twitter.com/#!/hinWonderland/status/118200847682383872
6 entries! *excited*
September 26th, 2011 at 5:35 am
Thanks for the giveaway!
I think that it’s parent’s choice whether the book is appropriate or not. I just check ALA’s website and was surprised by the list of banned books (new – Twilight, Hunger Games, and also classics – The Great Gatsby, The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, Animal Farm..) If the book is banned because it is unsuited to age group, in my opinion it would be better to mark this book with age limit and not to mark it as banned.
But the worst example of banning books – political reasons – it’s something that needs to be changed.
Drugs, sex and thing like that..well, I think most people, especially young, need to read about these topics – to help them make an opinion about it or to understand that they’re not alone with their problems.
(watched video, tweeted about video :http://twitter.com/#!/zoey_42/status/118300154691465216
tweeted contest: http://twitter.com/#!/zoey_42/status/118301833511976961 )
September 26th, 2011 at 10:26 am
Thanks for the giveaway!! I’ve watched your video, it was awesome
lovereadingx[at]gmail[dot]com
September 26th, 2011 at 12:39 pm
Count me in please!
wanderinglilly77@hotmail.com
September 26th, 2011 at 1:10 pm
I really want to get a hold of that penguin book now. I hadn’t heard about it until BBW and I didn’t know it was based on a true story until I watched your video. Now I’m really curious.
The Hunger Games is definitely one of my all time favorite books. I can’t believe some people try to ban such powerful books. It’s appalling.
jasmineroster@gmail.com
September 26th, 2011 at 4:01 pm
Awesome giveaway and great video!!
September 26th, 2011 at 4:44 pm
thanks I can’t believe they banned Gone with the Wind
September 27th, 2011 at 7:37 am
I loved the video. I never really thought about it quite like that before.
tweeted about the contest: https://twitter.com/#!/ashenowl/status/118694933950504960
tweeted video: https://twitter.com/#!/ashenowl/status/118695277195571200
6 for me!
insanityisnormal(at)gmail(dot)com
September 27th, 2011 at 11:07 am
Hey there! I watched the video…some great books you’ve listed. I agree with you 100%. They send a powerful message.
Tweeted:
http://twitter.com/#!/_yay_/status/118747742532141056
Thanks for the giveaway
sk_86(at)gmx(dot)de
September 27th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Thank you so much. I’ve been wanting to read your book for a while.
Tweeted about the contest-http://twitter.com/#!/ohaiitschey/status/118809410217840640
and tweeted about the video-http://twitter.com/#!/ohaiitschey/status/118809667559362560
Which gives me a total of 6 entries as well.
September 27th, 2011 at 4:53 pm
I would love to read this book.
twoofakind12@yahoo.com
September 27th, 2011 at 4:57 pm
Thank you for the great giveaway! I have been wanting to read this for awhile.
misusedinnocence@aol.com
September 27th, 2011 at 6:06 pm
Your book sounds amazing… I’ve entered for it on a few of the giveaways. Thank you for being brave enough to write a book about a difficult issue.
jesse.nicole.paul (at) gmail (dot) com
September 27th, 2011 at 8:10 pm
Your book sounds so moving. I would love the chance to win a copy!
TaraTagli at gmail dot com
September 28th, 2011 at 9:28 am
would love to read
September 28th, 2011 at 6:57 pm
I would LOVE to win a signed copy of your book! Yours is actually the book I decided to giveaway for the hop!
http://lratrandom.blogspot.com/2011/09/banned-books-giveaway.html
I have watched your video and tweeted it
https://twitter.com/lratrandom/status/119226919018434561
I think thats 5 entries
Thanks for the chance to win!
Jen
Lratrandom@gmail.com
September 28th, 2011 at 8:22 pm
I read banned books! When I was in school they were required reading! I would really like to win a copy of Scars as I think it’s a very important book.
Chanticlear1(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for your heart-felt and compelling post and generous contribution to the Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop!
September 28th, 2011 at 8:25 pm
Looks like an awesome book, thank you! edysicecreamlover18@gmailDOTcom
September 28th, 2011 at 8:27 pm
I watched your video & thought it was very well done. Letting people know why you read certain books was very effective.
Chanticlear1(at) gmail (dot)com
Thanks for your generous contribution to the Banned Books Week Giveaway Blog Hop!
September 28th, 2011 at 9:07 pm
I would love a copy of your book.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
September 29th, 2011 at 10:14 am
Thanks for this amazing giveaway – I would love to win!
susanw28 (at) mindspring (dot) com
September 29th, 2011 at 4:32 pm
Thanks for sharing your book with us and being part of the Banned Books Week blog hop.
catherinelee100[at]gmail[dot]com
September 29th, 2011 at 4:40 pm
Great video to share for Banned Books Week.
http://twitter.com/#!/CapeFearLibn/status/119556739736674304
catherinelee100[at]gmail[dot]com
September 29th, 2011 at 6:20 pm
Thanks for the giveaway
comment-+1
tweeted video+3
http://twitter.com/#!/Antane_A/status/119581876506730496
September 29th, 2011 at 8:42 pm
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I watched your video. I really enjoyed hearing you opinion and I agree with you 100%. (And your dog is adorable)
xxsquigglesxx(At)Gmail(dot)com
September 30th, 2011 at 10:53 am
commenting and i watch the video. I read banned books
i love the hunger games. scars looks really interesting.
September 30th, 2011 at 1:48 pm
I agree with everything you had to say in your video. And I like that you said that books provide a safe way at looking at certain topics that are all around us. I really feel that in preventing their children from reading books with content they may see as uncomfortable, or even inappropriate to them, parents are doing more harm than good by “protecting” their children. And are not properly preparing them for life. These YA books, and even the classics that are often challenged give them something they can relate to, or to help them better understand what they and others around them are going through. And even the fantasy books can provide a much needed form of escape. And in general these books help inspire creativity, they educate, and they help people to see things in a different light. Anyways, thank you for this giveaway, and providing us with the opportunity to read your book. By the way, I think your doggie is adorable! lol
Comment +1
Tweeted giveaway +1:
http://twitter.com/#!/laylees/status/119872752038580224
Watched video: +1
Tweeted video +3:
http://twitter.com/#!/laylees/status/119875125091893248
Total= 6
September 30th, 2011 at 4:13 pm
Love what you said in the video!
I have yet to read Speak and Crank. Yeah, shame on me cause i haven’t read them, but i will!! I’m excited to read Ellen Hopkins and Laurie Anderson books!
Anyway, I’ve been trying to win your book whenever there’s a giveaway, but not lucky enough. Thanks for the chance. I hope i get lucky this time. Yay!
-Danah
icrave13@hotmail.com
September 30th, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Thanks for the chance at this giveaway. I am loving this giveaway hop.
supaflychikenpi2 AT gmail DOT com
September 30th, 2011 at 8:06 pm
I watched your video. I agree with you that books are safe way to explore different ideas.
supaflychikenpi2 AT gmail DOT com
September 30th, 2011 at 9:51 pm
Thank you for this great giveaway!
September 30th, 2011 at 9:56 pm
Please enter me in the draw, and thanks for the giveaway! I would love to read your book, Scars!!
I watched your video, and I couldn’t agree with you more about your views on banned books.
1 entry for leaving a comment on this post
1 entry for tweeting about this contest:
http://twitter.com/#!/DarleneBookNook/status/119997030646030336
1 entry for watching your banned book video
3 entries for tweeting about your banned book video:
http://twitter.com/#!/DarleneBookNook/status/119998003544207361
TOTAL = 6 ENTRIES
darlenesbooknook at gmail dot com
September 30th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
Thanks for posting this video. Banned books is such an important issue. Cute dog btw.
leyser73 at yahoo dot com
October 1st, 2011 at 2:56 am
Thanks for the giveaway! I’m actually giving away Scars as part of my Banned Books Week giveaway!
October 1st, 2011 at 7:57 am
Thanks for the great giveaway, Cheryl!
October 1st, 2011 at 8:02 am
I loved the video! I didn’t know “And Tango Makes Three” was based on a true story
October 1st, 2011 at 2:35 pm
This is great, thanks!
lhoffpauir at gmail
October 1st, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Thank you for the giveaway!
October 1st, 2011 at 9:44 pm
Thanks for the giveaway!
katie_tp(at)yahoo(dot)com
December 7th, 2011 at 10:27 pm
I really feel that in preventing their children from reading books with content they may see as uncomfortable, or even inappropriate to them, parents are doing more harm than good by “protecting” their children. this book looks interesting. I’ve heard that Scars is a fantastic read.
February 17th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
I love what you said about how these books offer different perspectives on very important issues. Count me in please! Thanks for the giveaway! I am loving this giveaway hop.