Showers of Books Giveaway Hop

April showers bring May books in this new giveaway hop hosted by I Am A Reader Not a Writer and One A Day YA. For this hop we will be giving away signed prize packs of all of Walden Pond Press's May releases (Paperback and Hardcover)!

First up...

The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy (hardcover)

Four imperfect princes. Four improbable princesses. One hilariously unforgettable adventure. There is a lot you don’t know about Prince Charming...

And then...

Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky (paperback)
Juniper’s parents, two of the world’s biggest movie stars, have not been right lately. One night, Juniper follows her parents as they sneak out of their huge mansion into the cold, dark woods that surround their house. What she discovers is an underworld that is terrifying and enticing, lorded over by Skeksyl, a creature both sinister and seductive, who can sell you the world’s secrets in a simple red balloon.

And then, to celebrate the end of a great trilogy this May...

The complete Archer Legacy Series: The Billionaire's Curse paperback; The Emerald Casket paperback; The Mask of Destiny ARC by Richard Newsome
Gerald Wilkins never considered himself a particularly exceptional thirteen-year-old. But that was before he inherited twenty billion pounds, a Caribbean island, a yacht, and three estates from a great-aunt he never knew. With this fortune, however, comes a letter. One from his great-aunt Geraldine. One that tells Gerald that she was murdered, and it’s up to him to find out why.

Best of luck to all who enter!

It's "Hop" Time Again: Enter the Follower Love Giveaway Hop!

What better way to share the love with our followers this Valentine's Day than with the Follower Love Giveaway Hop!



Over 300 participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway and we are all linked up together so you can easily hop from one giveaway to another.  The hop runs from Tuesday, February 7th through Tuesday, February 14th at 11:59pm. Thanks to I am a Reader Not a Writer and Rachael Rennee Anderson for hosting! I hope everyone who participates wins lots of wonderful bookish prizes :). What do we have to offer?

Teacher/Librarian/Homeschool Love (1 Winner):
- A hardcover copy of Guys Read: Funny Business with bookplate signed by editor Jon Scieszka
- 35 Guys Read: Funny Business funny nose and glasses for your entire class, library group, or homeschool network.
- A hardcover copy of Guys Read: Thriller with bookplate signed by editor Jon Scieszka
- Two copies of Guys Read: Thriller discussion guide.














We Love Strong Girl Protagonists (1 Winner):
- A hardcover copy of Juniper Berry with bookplate signed by author M.P. Kozlowsky
- A hardcover of Breadcrumbs with bookplate signed by author Anne Ursu
*Note - We don't give away copies of these two titles often as we rarely have them in the office, this is a great chance to snag one!*




Prince Charming Love (1 winner):
Get an early sneak peek of our May 2012 title when you win a copy of:










The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom by Christopher Healy (bookplate signed by the author included)!

Enter below! This is our first time using Rafflecopter, so if you have any problems, just let us know. Once you've finished entering, make sure to hop over to the sign-up list for at I Am a Reader Not a Writer for more great giveaways.

Congratulations to Crystal B., Winner of our Spooktacular Giveaway Hop Prize!

A copy of Juniper Berry and Guys Read: Thriller are on their way to you (signed bookplates included)!

Thanks to everyone who entered our Hop! Stay tuned for more giveaways soon!

Celebrate Halloween With The Spooktacular Giveaway Hop

Do you hear that? Was that a branch creaking? A wolf howling? Wait, was that my shadow, or something else...? It's that time of year again, a time for creepy, spooky, scary, frightful, ghostly, and ghastly! In other words, it's time for the Spooktacular Giveaway Hop!

This hop was organized by I am a Reader, Not a Writer and The Diary of a Bookworm

Over 400 participating blogs are offering a book related giveaway and we are all linked up together so you can easily hop from one giveaway to another.  The hop runs from Monday, October 24th through Monday, October 31st.

During this hop we're giving away two of our spookiest books. Only enter, if you dare...One winner will win receive a hardcover of each book complete with signed bookplates:

Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky

A contemporary fairy tale of terror and temptation in the tradition of Roald Dahl and Neil Gaiman.

Juniper’s parents, two of the world’s biggest movie stars, have not been right lately. When Juniper catches them sneaking into the cold, dark woods that surround their mansion, she follows them. What she discovers is an underworld both terrifying and enticing, lorded over by Skeksyl, a creature both sinister and seductive, who can sell you the world’s secrets in a simple red balloon. Skeksyl presents Juniper with a choice: take what he offers, or lose her family for good. It will be up to Juniper to confront her own fears in order to the save the ones who couldn’t.

Guys Read: Thriller edited by Jon Scieszka

Jon Scieszka’s hit series continues with ten pulse-pounding tales from more of your favorite writers. You’ll meet a teenage terrorist, the world’s worst private detective, a roomful of snakes, and more, from the likes of M.T. Anderson, Patrick Carman, Gennifer Choldenko, Matt de la Pena, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Bruce Hale, Anthony Horowitz, Jarrett J. Krosoczka, Walter Dean Myers, and James Patterson. A guy looking for some of the best writing around need look no further than Guys Read.

Follow this blog and fill out the form below to enter the giveaway, if you dare...Good luck and Happy Halloween!

Hop to other giveaways using this linky:

Back to the Books Giveaway Hop!

It's time for the Back to the Books Giveaway Hop!

We are linked with over 300 participating blogs, each offering book related giveaways. Check out our giveaway and hop to the next one using the links at the bottom of this post. The hop runs from Thursday, August 1st through Wednesday, August 7th. Thanks to  I am a Reader, Not a Writer and Buried in Books for hosting!

We have 2 prize packs to give away, one winner for each pack.

Giveaway #1:   

Walden Pond Press Back-to-School Prize Pack

Win Walden Pond Press books guaranteed to get your child or student back into the school state of mind. You will receive:

1. The Fourth Stall by Chris Rylander

2. Advance Reader Copy of The Fourth Stall, Part II, by Chris Rylander

3. Guys Read: Funny Business, edited by Jon Scieszka

Giveaway #2:

Walden Pond Press Book Set

Win a most of our published books, including:

1. Cosmic by Frank Cottrell Boyce

2. Guys Read: Funny Business by Jon Scieszka

3. Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky

4. The Billionaire's Curse by Richard Newsome

5. The Emerald Casket by Richard Newsome

6. Max Cassidy: Escape from Shadow Island by Paul Adam

7. The Last Words of Will Wolfkin by Steven Knight

GIVEAWAY DETAILS

To enter the giveaway, please follow this blog and fill out the form below. 

Last day to enter is 9/7/11. Good luck!

4 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE JUNIPER BERRY WRITING CONTEST!

DEADLINE SOON! HURRY AND GET YOUR TALES OF TERROR AND TEMPTATION IN!

Juniper Berry Author M.P. Kozlowsky Judges Walden's Writing Contest

The Juniper Berry Writing Contest is in full swing, and who better to judge all the incoming tales of terror and temptation than Juniper Berry author M.P. Kozlowsky himself?

This summer, aspiring authors ages 9-14, have been given an incredible task: write their own 5,00-1,500-word tales of terror and temptation and vie for a chance to win an iPad loaded with Walden Pond Press books! The winning story will also be published on the Walden website!

You see, Juniper Berry's parents haven't been quite right lately. So Juniper and her new friend Giles set out to find just where Juniper's mom and dad have been going every night. What they find instead is an underworld where everything you dream can be possible…for a price. Juniper and Giles embark on an adventure to save their parents, but what will happen when there is a promise to make their own dreams come true? Will they accept?

After reading Kozlowsky's debut novel, young writers can head straight over to the Walden Pond Press site to check out the writer's guide for tips and tricks: http://walden.com/win/juniperberry-guide,  then get ready to embark on their own journey, where they can decide every twist and turn!

“Who better to tell the story of being trapped in a modern day fairy tale than someone young and boundless,” says Francis X. Flaherty, Jr., publisher, Walden Pond Press. “We are proud and delighted to host this opportunity to get young minds pumping."

For official rules and contest entry form, visit: http://www.walden.com/win/juniperberry.  Don't wait! The deadline is July 1^st!

Giveaways and Contests Galore!

We have A LOT of giveaways and one awesome writing contest going on right now. Feel free to enter them all! 

Win an iPad! Juniper Berry Writing Contest (Ends 7/1/11)
*Prize: iPad loaded with WPP books, winning story published online!*
- Open to anyone age 9-14 (with parent's permission)
- Write a story inspired by Juniper Berry in minimum 500 words, start with "Mother and Father aren't quite right"
- Submit story with entry form via email or snail mail
- Details and entry form found here: www.walden.com/win/juniperberry

Skype Visit (Giveaway ends 5/31/11)
- Author of The Billionaire's Curse and The Emerald Casket is offering a free Skype visit for teachers and librarians over at There's A Book. To enter: http://ow.ly/4YDmL (*Click on the link and scroll down for entry form*)

Free Books
- Five signed copies of Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu on Goodreads
(Giveaway ends 6/1/11): 
http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/10629-breadcrumbs

- One signed copy of Juniper Berry by M.P. Kozlowsky at MundieKids
(Giveaway ends 6/7/11):
http://mundiekids.blogspot.com/2011/05/blog-tourinterview-for-juniper-berry.html (*Click the link and scroll down for entry form*)

- Selection of WPP titles at There's A Book (Giveaway ends 5/31/11):
Almost all titles are either signed or have a signed bookplate included: http://www.theresabook.com/2011/05/book-publishers-101-walden-pond-press-book-sets-giveaway/

Good luck!

The Juniper Berry Blog Tour Continues...

Welcome to Part II of the Juniper Berry Blog Tour! More interviews, guest posts, reviews, and giveaways coming your way!

Juniper Berry Blog Tour: Part II

Tuesday, May 10th - Interview and Giveaway at Another Gray Day
Wednesday, May 11th - Interview and Giveaway at Bri Meets Books
Thursday, May 12th - Interview at Book Yurt
Friday, May 13th - Review and Giveaway at The Book Maven's Haven
Saturday, May 14th - Review at MundieKids
Sunday, May 15th - Guest Post at Kid Lit Frenzy
Monday, May 16th - Review and Giveaway at Kid Lit Frenzy
Tuesday, May 17th - Interview and Giveaway at MundieKids
Tuesday, May 17th - Guest Post and Giveaway at The Cozy Reader

Thank you to all the amazing bloggers who took part in the Juniper Berry blog tour! We appreciate all your insightful reviews, fabulous interview questions and thoughtful guest post suggestions.

Next post is all about our Guys Read panel at BEA! Stay tuned...