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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Giveaway: 3 Copies of Flirtin' with the Monster

We're excited to have three copies of Flirtin' with the Monster (May 2009) to give away this week, courtesy of BenBella Books.

Our featured author Ellen Hopkins served as editor to a host of other writers as they explore her books Crank and Glass, from the straight truth on the physical effects of methamphetamine addiction to the psychological consequences of keeping secrets (and how Hopkins' books have encouraged so many teens to reveal theirs).

Flirtin with the Monster includes an essay by Ellen's real-life daughter (the basis for the character of "Kristina") that tells her version of the events that inspired the books--along with perspectives from "Scott," "Jake," and ten-year-old "Hunter," the baby from Crank.

Plus, all these voices weigh in: Niki Burnham, Cinda Williams Chima, Terri Clark, Gail Giles, Megan Kelley Hall, Susan Hart Lindquist, Micol Ostow, Mary Bryan (drug counselor), John Tatro (criminal court judge).

Hearing from experts, authors and even "characters"? What a great way to delve more deeply into Ellen's awesome books!

For a chance to win one of the three copies we have, make sure you're a follower of the readergirlz blog, and tell us below what other books you'd like to delve this deeply into! (Good news: Mind-Rain, an exploration of Scott Westerfeld's Uglies series, is out in June 2009). We'll pick three winning commenters at random next week.

Good luck, readergirlz!

PS-The winner of the final week of the 5-week contest, as announced during our LIVE! chat last week, is Paradox! Congratulations, P!
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29 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I receive the newsletter. I'd love to delve into Wintergirls.

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  2. SummerApril 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    I'd like to delve into the new Sarah Dessen book and the new Alice book.

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  3. LiyanaApril 21, 2009 at 11:25 AM

    Honestly, I'd love nothing more than to delve deeply into Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher. Someone once commented and said that it's a story that needs to be told, and I agree hundred percent.

    I'm a follower. (:

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  4. LiyanaApril 21, 2009 at 11:29 AM

    Oh yeah, here's my email: loony_balooga_91@hotmail.com

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  5. KatieApril 21, 2009 at 12:40 PM

    Hmm..Speak has already been delved into..I don't know about Ellen Hopkin's books..how about something by Sarah Dessen?

    I'm a follower.
    bball11kt@sbcglobal.net

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  6. Melissa WalkerApril 21, 2009 at 12:46 PM

    I'm not entering, but just to add my vote, I wanna delve into STARGIRL and LOVE, STARGIRL. Reading these right now and I just adore them.

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  7. Diana DangApril 21, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Does following through blogroll count? (I have been following for awhile but not through Google. If so, please tell me. =) Though you would have to leave a message on my blog if I forget to come back!)

    Hm, I would say Cold Hands, Warm Heart. Amazing book. =D A lot of controversy involving organ donations and all.

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  8. SilviaApril 21, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    What about Willow by Julia Hoban?

    Thanks about the info of Scott Westerfeld's new book!

    I'm a follower.
    silvia_pi(at)hotmail.es

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  9. UnknownApril 21, 2009 at 1:34 PM

    I'd like to delve into paper towns by john green :D

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  10. CJ OmololuApril 21, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    Not totally new, but how about Big Fat Manifesto by Susan Vaught?

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  11. JenApril 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM

    I would like to delve into Tamora Pierces world, just because she plans out the logistics really well

    And Im a follower ^_^

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  12. GinnyApril 21, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    I'm a follower & a subscriber. I'd like to delve into The Graveyard Book
    Neil Gaiman

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  13. sweetmelissa818April 21, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    The sad thing is that right now I would very much love to delve into any book, but I just don't have time!

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  14. AnonymousApril 21, 2009 at 8:00 PM

    I subscribe!

    And, if I had my choice, I'd read Speak right now.

    Valorie
    morbidromantic@gmail.com

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  15. LlehnApril 21, 2009 at 10:21 PM

    Congrats Paradox! I would love to delve into HUNGER GAMES! Really awesome book!

    Lesley
    lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  16. rubymoonApril 22, 2009 at 3:48 AM

    I follow.

    I'd really like to explore The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman. Thanks for the chance to win.

    rubymoonstone at gmail dot com

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  17. BookChicApril 22, 2009 at 7:56 AM

    I just followed the blog, though I thought I already had, lol.

    I'm getting ready to delve into Impulse- it finally came in at my local library. For future books, I can't wait to delve into Along for the Ride by Sarah Dessen and As You Wish by Jackson Pearce, as well as a LOT of books, lol.

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  18. darbysclosetApril 22, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    I am a follower and I'd love to dive further into "North of Beautiful" or "Willow", both are excellent books!
    Thanks so much,
    Darby
    darbyscloset at yahoo dot com

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  19. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    I'm about to get into Wake.

    nhertel85ATyahooDOTcom

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  20. UnknownApril 22, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    Oops, I'm a follower:)

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  21. Kitten22April 23, 2009 at 1:25 PM

    This looks great! Please enter me!

    I'm a follower.

    I'd love to delve into one of Steve Berry's books. They're all fascinating to begin with!

    BookCrossingKitten22[at]gmail[dot]com

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  22. Debs DeskApril 24, 2009 at 5:59 PM

    Please include me in your giveaway. I would like to delve into the new Sarah Dessen book.
    Thanks
    debbie
    debdesk9(at)verizon.net

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  23. RagDollVampGirlApril 25, 2009 at 7:31 AM

    Hey This Is A Great Contest!!
    I'd Love To Dive Into North Of Beautiful!!

    Please Enter Me,
    I'm A Follower..

    Kaila
    KailaEscobales@aol.com

    Thanks

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  24. Shelly BApril 25, 2009 at 7:49 AM

    I'm a follower. I have to agree with some of the other commenters on the "delve in" book: Wintergirls, Thirteen Reasons Why, or the Stargirl series.

    shelcows AT gmail DOT com

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  25. kalea_kaneApril 25, 2009 at 12:49 PM

    I am a follower and I am planning on picking up Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher this weekend. I would love to go into that more deeply! Thanks for the giveaway!

    kalea_kane(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  26. JennaApril 26, 2009 at 8:01 AM

    I'd like to delve more deeply into The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold.

    I'm a follower.

    Jenna
    jennapomme@yahoo.com

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  27. bloggytreasuresApril 26, 2009 at 6:54 PM

    I'd like to delve into Lisa See's new one.

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