Banned Books Week Hop - And Tango Makes Three & TTYL

It is my pleasure to co-host the Banned Books Week Hop with Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer! I think my blog title says just a little bit about how I feel about the freedom to read, but in case it wasn't quite clear...I Read Banned Books. And, I support others that do as well! Banned Books Week is a week to celebrate Intellectual Freedom, Don't get hung up on the term "banned," we haven't actually banned a book in years, but we do challenge a book for removal. No bueno.

If this is the only blog post you read about banned books, I want you to take a look at these sites:
Banned Book Week from ALA
Frequently challenged books are listed HERE 

Let's hop! The FULL list can be found HERE. 1 US winner will win your choice of these titles:

Banned Books Week Hop - Sign Ups

Announcing the 2nd Annual Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop! I am co-hosting with I Am A Reader, Not a Writer again this year. I think my blog title says just a little bit about how I feel about the freedom to read, but in case it wasn't quite clear...I Read Banned Books. And, I support others that do as well! Banned Books Week is a week to celebrate Intellectual Freedom, Don't get hung up on the term "banned," we haven't actually banned a book in years, but we do challenge a book for removal. No bueno.

September 28th to October 6th

Required: give away a challenged book or include information about Banned Book Week as part of your giveaway post.

The dates for the hop are September 28th to October 6th.

Banned Books Week Hop - Winners

Congratulations goes to....

Lisa P.

You have won a copy of And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, Illustrated by Henry Cole!

Yvonne

You have won a copy of Crank by Ellen Hopkins!

Kristi @ Books and Needlepoint

You have won a copy of David Inside Out by Lee Bantle!

Lori S.

You have won a copy of You by Charles Benoit!

All winners have been emailed. I have your addresses and pass them along to the powers that be. Thank you ALL for entering the giveaway - there were almost 450 of you! Wow! I also want to thank everyone for participating in all of the BBW Hops this year. It was a pleasure to co-host and I hope we see you next year. Keep reading those "banned" books!

But wait.....I'm not done!

I did a little something different this time. I picked one additional winner for a prize that wasn't advertised. Why? Well, I wanted to reward someone who left a comment on the Hop. It takes time to write up a comment and to leave something meaningful when all you want are the cash and prizes! Random.org chose #2 and lo and behold, that person commented on the Hop. So, the winner of this is:

...is Paige from NH! I have sent you an email and passed on your address to the contributor, Shooting Stars Promotion. Congratulations to all 5 winners!

Banned Books Week Hop

Welcome to the....

It is my pleasure to co-host the Banned Books Week Hop with Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer! I think my blog title says just a little bit about how I feel about the freedom to read, but in case it wasn't quite clear...I Read Banned Books. And, I support others that do as well!

I know, I know....there technically hasn't been a banned book in a very long time here in the US. We are fortunate to live in a place where the government doesn't not absolutely ban us from printing/distributing materials. We use the term "banned" in order to drive the point home - no one can tell me, and shouldn't tell anyone else, what to read. That is a decision I am capable of making, and believe others can as well. If we are talking about young adults - make an informed decision with your child and don't push your decision on others. Let stories be a gateway to deep and meaningful conversations about tough subjects. I have said no to my teenagers several times for their book choices. They weren't happy about it, but we talked about what elements of the story I wasn't ready for them to read about. Together, we made a choice that worked for our family.

If this is the only blog post you read about banned books, I want you to take a look at these sites:
Banned Book Week from ALA
Frequently challenged books are listed HERE 
Two posts about recent examples of book challenges HERE

I will have more blog posts this week about banned and challenged books, but today...I know you all want to hop. So, let's get to it! THANK YOU TO Simon & Schuster, Shooting Stars Promotion, and the fabulous Charles Benoit!

And Tango Makes Three by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell, Illustrated by Henry Cole
April 25th, 2005 by Simon & Schuster

And Tango Makes Three was the #1 challenged book of 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2010 because the book deals with homosexuality.

Crank by Ellen Hopkins
October 5th, 2004 from Simon Pulse

Ellen Hopkins is a true champion of literacy! She herself has been banned from libraries and schools because her books speak the truth about teen drug use. Crank was the #4 challenged book of 2010.

David Inside Out by Lee Bantle
May 12th, 2009 from Henry Holt

Books with LBTQ themes are often at the top of the challenge list, and DIO is the story of a young man struggling to face his feelings in light of his friends coming out.

You by Charles Benoit
August 24th, 2010 from HarperTeen

YOU was challenged in Florida last year and is a very unique book that speaks to the consequences of ones actions and inaction. This book will shock you in a fantastic way!

There will be FOUR winners. First winner will win TANGO, second will win CRANK, third will win DAVID, and four will win YOU.

*giveaway closed*

Coming Soon...Banned Books Week Hop - September 24 - October 1

I am SO happy to co-host Banned Books Week Hop this year with Kathy from I Am A Reader, Not A Writer. The hop will be similar to the other wonderful hops you see around the blogosphere, but this one will  require you to giveaway a banned or challenged book or include information about Banned Books Week as part of your giveaway post. Participating in a hop is a great way to find blogs that you would be interested in and to gain new followers for your own. Now, check out the snazy logo and rules below.

The dates for the hop are September 24th to October 1st.

RULES:
1. The Banned Books Week Giveaway Hop image needs to be part of your post.

2. Include the linky list with all the participating blogs at the end of your post OR link to this blog or I Am A Reader, Not A Writer

3. Your giveaway must be related to Banned Books Week. You can giveaway a book that has been banned or challenged or if you are giving away a gift card you must post some information about Banned Book Week. Frequently challenged books are listed HERE and the left sidebar will have them arranged by date. A Wiki list can also be found HERE.

4. Keep the way to enter your giveaway as simple as possible. One mandatory entry and no more than 5 optional extra entries, please. All entries must be able to be accomplished during a single visit to your blog. Entries such as tweet once a day are NOT allowed (tweeting once for an extra entry is fine).

Sample Post HERE - You must turn off word verification/CAPTCHA if you are requiring more than one comment for entries - If you are concerned about spam then enable comment moderation.

5. This must be a giveaway specifically for this hop and must run only the 8 days this hop is scheduled.

6. Keep your giveaway easy to find for the entire 8 days this hop is open. If you post often and your post does not stay near the top of your main blog page then please post a link to your giveaway at the top of your blog or sidebar. If we can't easily find your giveaway you will be deleted from the linky.

To sign up to host a banned books week giveaway just add your blog or website to the linky below. Please include your shipping information after your blog name.