In just a few weeks Ruth and I will host the 5th Annual Slice of Life Story Challenge. It's hard to believe it's the fifth time we're hosting this month-long writing challenge. It stemmed from one of my former student's notebook entries about his outrage with his sister for "losing" her necklace. She made everyone… Continue reading GEARING UP FOR THE SOLSC: A Call for Giveaways
Category: giveaway
Over and Under the Snow – Giveaway Winner
Special thanks to Chronicle Books for sponsoring a giveaway of Kate Messner's new book. Laura Delgado was commenter #23, which was the random number generated (left). Therefore, she will receive a copy of Over and Under the Snow. If you missed the original post about this book, then click here to read it now.
Winner of Chanukah Lights
Many thanks to Candlewick Press for sponsoring a giveaway of Chanukah Lights. #14 was the number that came up using Random.org. Jill Schalet was commenter #14 so she'll receive a copy of Chanukah Lights. If you missed the original post about this incredible new book, then click here to read it now.
The Carpenter’s Gift Giveaway Announcement
Many thanks to Random House for sponsoring this giveaway. Tracy Austin will receive a copy of The Carpenter's Gift by David Rubel. If you missed the original post about this incredible book, then click here to read it now.
And a Copy of Every-Day Dress-Up Goes to…
Many thanks to Random House for sponsoring a giveaway of Selina Alko's new picture book, Every-Day Dress-Up. If you missed the original post about this fantastic picture book, then click here to read it now.
And a Copy of The Blood Lie Goes to…
Many thanks to Cinco Puntos Press for sponsoring a giveaway of Shirley Reva Vernick's new novel, The Blood Lie. If you missed the original post about this book, then click here to read it now.
And the Winner of Mentor Author, Mentor Texts is…
A record number of people left comments about Ralph Fletcher and his new book Mentor Author, Mentor Texts: Short Texts, Craft Notes, and Practical Classroom Uses (Heinemann, 2011). A special thank you to Heienemann for hosting a giveaway of his new book. Ellen Arnold was the fourteenth person who left a comment and since her… Continue reading And the Winner of Mentor Author, Mentor Texts is…
I Will Come Back For You Giveaway Winner
Many thanks to Schwartz & Wade Books for hosting a giveaway of Marisabina Russo's new book I Will Come Back for You: A Family in Hiding During World War II. If you missed the original post, then click here to read more about how you can use this book as a mentor text in your… Continue reading I Will Come Back For You Giveaway Winner
Choice Words Giveaway Recipient
Many thanks to Stenhouse Publishers for donating a copy of Choice Words to one of the people who read and commented on the post that included an interview with Peter H. Johnston.
And the winner is…
Grireland, who left the twentieth comment (which corresponds the #20 picked by the random number generator I used) is the winner of the $100 DonorsChoose Gift Card from Intel. Congratulations! Please send me your complete mailing address by clicking here.
Watch a Video & Then Enter to Win a Gift Card
Longtime readers of this site know that I'm a big proponent of DonorsChoose. During my years as a classroom teacher I had over 65 proposals funded on DonorsChoose thanks to the generosity of citizen philanthropists and corporations who chose to fund my proposals I wrote for classroom supplies, books, writer's notebooks, field trips, and special… Continue reading Watch a Video & Then Enter to Win a Gift Card
Giveaway Winners for Leslie Patricelli Books
Thanks to everybody who entered Be Quiet, Mike and Leslie Patricellie Board Book Three-Pack Giveaways. Candlewick Press will be sending the following books to the following people who left comments on the Boss Baby Post. (If you missed the interview with Leslie Patricelli, then click here to read it.) Be Quiet, Mike! goes to Kristy… Continue reading Giveaway Winners for Leslie Patricelli Books

