Tuesday, November 9, 2010

PROFESSOR BINGO PRESENTS DAY: ALSO KNOWN AS HARPER GIVEAWAY

WELCOME TO
BOOKIN' WITH BINGO'S
"PROFESSOR BINGO
PRESENTS DAY" 
I'M EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE THIS TUESDAY'S
"PROFESSOR BINGO PRESENTS DAY" 
CHILDREN/YOUNG ADULT BOOK CHOICE IS.....
 GIVEAWAY ENDED
ALSO KNOWN AS HARPER
 BY ANN HAYWOOD LEAL

ABOUT THE BOOK:
Harper Lee Morgan is an aspiring poet, which isn’t surprising, seeing as how she’s named after her mama’s favorite writer, Harper Lee. And life is giving her a lot to write about just now. Daddy up and walked out, leaving them broke. Then Harper’s family gets evicted.
With Mama scrambling to find work, Harper has to skip school to care for her little brother, Hemingway. Their lives have been turned upside down, which Harper could just about handle—if it wasn’t for the writing contest at school. If only she could get up on that stage and read her poems out loud. 
Grade Range: 5th and up; Age Range: 10 and up

PRAISE FOR ALSO KNOWN AS HARPER:
“First-time novelist Leal creates complex characters from various walks of life… The cards are stacked against Harper and her family, but it is inspiring to watch her find success with a pen, paper and a little hope.”—Publishers Weekly

“Memorable characterizations fill the book with realistic individuals whom readers will root for and celebrate with when their lives finally begin to improve.”School Library Journal

“First-time novelist Leal takes a narrative with familiar elements…and elevates it with her characters, who...are sharply and sympathetically drawn. One of the highlights is Harper’s poetry, interspersed throughout the book…they are written in a clear and natural way that will speak to readers and make them think.”—Booklist

“The likable characters, their misfortunes and especially their self-reliance will keep readers...enthralled. A poignant debut.”—Kirkus Reviews

“From Harper to Winnie Rae Early, the characters are memorable as are the descriptive passages…This book is rich with discussion opportunity for middle grade students”—VOYA

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Ann Haywood Leal is an elementary school teacher and the author ofAlso Known As Harper. She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and enjoys spending time with her husband, Andy, and daughters, Jessica and Holly. She lives and writes in Waterford, Connecticut.

READ AN EXCERPT:
“Hey, Hem.” I moved a couple of boxes aside so he could come in. “You don’t believe in letting a person settle themselves in before you get to bothering them, now, do you?”

But I patted the corner of the bed. Hemingway’s company wasn’t so bad. He had a way about him that made all the tired go out of a person.

“Mama says we got to move pretty quick here,” he said, eyeing all my boxes.

“Not just yet.” I straightened up a stack of poems on my bed. “She just wants us to get a head start, is all.”

“Thing is…” He bit at a hangnail on his thumb and I knew what was coming. Hem always got fidgety when he was thinking about Daddy. 

“How’s he going to find us?”

I pulled his thumb away from his mouth. “He’ll find us if the time comes.”

I knew how badly Hem wanted Daddy to come walking back up our front steps, and I wanted that for him, I really did. But I wasn’t so sure I wanted that for me.

He got up and took a good look out my bedroom window. “It’s almost time to go out, Harper Lee.”

“You know I’m not going to go out to the porch,” I reminded him.

He leaned forward as if he was going to tell me a good secret. “But I’m thinking I might wait on the driveway path today, right out front, you know? Just so as he can see me better.”

But deep down, I think Hemingway knew as well as I did, when Daddy had made his way down that driveway path a whole year ago, he had never figured on coming back.
 GIVEAWAY


I HAVE ONE BRAND NEW, HARDBACK
COPY OF THIS WONDERFUL NOVEL
FOR INTERMEDIATE AND YA READERS
TO GIVE AWAY FROM ME TO YOU!
--U.S. RESIDENTS ONLY
--NO P. O. BOXES
---INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
IN CASE YOU WIN!
--ALL COMMENTS MUST BE SEPARATE TO
COUNT AS MORE THAN ONE!

HOW TO ENTER:
 
 +1 ENTRY: COMMENT ON WHO YOU WOULD LIKE TO WIN THIS BOOK FOR. BY THE WAY, I ENJOYED IT A GREAT DEAL AND AM A BIT OVER 10 YEARS OLD

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO ANN HAYWOOD LEAL'S WEBSITE HERE AND CHECK IT OUT AND COMMENT ON SOMETHING YOU FOUND OUT THERE

+1 MORE ENTRY: GO TO THE MACMILLAN AUTHOR SITE FOR ANN HAYWOOD LEAL HERE AND READ SOME OF THE QUICK FACTS ABOUT THE AUTHOR AND COMMENT ABOUT SOMETHING YOU FOUND INTERESTING

+1 MORE ENTRY: COMMENT ON IF YOU ARE A GOOGLE FRIEND CONNECT FOLLOWER. IF NOT, YOU CAN JOIN IN THE LEFT SIDE BAR AND THEN COMMENT...AND THANK YOU!

GIVEAWAY ENDS AT 
6 PM, EST, NOVEMBER 20
 GOOD LUCK! 

62 comments:

Reading said...

Thanks for the giveaway. I would love to win this for my neice. I really think she would enjoy it.

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petite said...

This book would be perfect for my sister. Thanks. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

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petite said...

She helps at the local soup kitchen. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

petite said...

The photos of Ireland are lovely. rojosho(at)hotmail(dot)com

traveler said...

What a lovely book which would be perfect for my friend's daughter. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

I am an e-mail subscriber. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

The author's parents were both teachers and avid readers. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

traveler said...

She has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. saubleb(at)gmail(dot)com

holdenj said...

I think Harper sounds like a great character! Thanks for the info and chance to win.
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holdenj said...

I am a GFC follower.
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holdenj said...

Ann has her top books listed at her site and number one, no surprise, is To Kill A Mockingbird.
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holdenj said...

The Macmillan Facts are interesting, one that caught my eye is that she grew up outside of Seattle in Auburn.
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debbie said...

I would give this to my friend's daughter.
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debbie said...

I am a gfc follower.
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DarcyO said...

I'd love this one for my daughter, but I'd probably read it too! Thanks for the chance.

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DarcyO said...

As a child, she wrote all over her play kitchen set.

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DarcyO said...

She wrote her first novel in sixth grade.

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I follow with GFC.

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Theresa N. said...

For my great-niece, I love encouraging children to read.
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Linda Kish said...

I would like to read it myself and pass it on to my neighbor.

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Linda Kish said...

I am a GFC follower

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Linda Kish said...

Ann likes anything chocolate for desserts.

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Linda Kish said...

Ann & her brothers were encouraged to play musical instruments.

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Kristen said...

I would like to win this book to compliment my seventh graders' reading library; access to current and local authors is important to aid in sparking students' reading interest!

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I'd like to win this for my 9 year old niece Sabriah

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flutterby said...

Honestly I'd love to win it for myself to read first then I have a couple of precious girls in my life to pass it along to.

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Pridge said...

I am a GFC follower

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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

She still writes story ideas on any available scrap of paper!


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Lisa Richards/alterlisa said...

I am a follower on GFC, email, twitter & Facebook


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hendy said...

I would love to win this for my 9 yr. old niece who love to read and will become familiar with Harper and Hemingway in the coming years I'm sure.
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hendy said...

A quick fact I learned is that she wrote her first book when she was in about kindergarten, and it was called The Big Fight.
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melydia said...

I'd love to win this for my 14-year-old niece. I think she'd enjoy it.

Thanks!

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Kathy Habel said...

I would enjoy reading this and have a daughter who would enjoy it as well.
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Kathy Habel said...

I follow
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Julie said...

Well, THIS is one of the good things about having a family of readers! I would "give" it to my Not-So-Bebe-Girl Autumn and also read it myself (I love the new YA and middle grade books .. well, pretty much, but not racy YA). Thanks for the chance to win!

Julie @ Knitting and Sundries
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Aik said...

I'd love to win this for my 12-year-old cousin.

Best regards,
Aik.

Aik said...

I found out that Ann has a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

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Aik said...

I'm following your blog.

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Unknown said...

I'd like to win this for my tewin nieces.

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Unknown said...

ARE YOU THERE, GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET by Judy Blume

is one of her favorite books, when I was growing up it was one of the most talked about books. But I wasn't even reading then, not until I was 36 so I never did get to read that but, Maybe I'll finally take the time to read it now. :)

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Unknown said...

this was most moving: Also Known as Harper was inspired by a number of things, including my work at my local soup kitchen. Seeing the kids standing so quietly in line with their families really hit me hard. The majority of the kids I see everyday in my job as an elementary teacher, have started out their lives with comfort and distinct advantages. But the kids at the soup kitchen have rarely known that kind of world. It got me thinking about what their lives might be like.

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Unknown said...

I'm a GFC follower

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Shirley said...

I'd love to win this for my great grand daughter.

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Shirley said...

She collects old dishes, so does my daughter.

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Shirley said...

her work at the soup kichen and the stories she heard were very moving. I wonder why those people living in campsites aren't getting foodstamps and goverment help? it's out there for people who can't work. I'd like to see someone help then off the streets. That just no way to live.

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I'm GFC follower

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Jeff said...

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Jeff said...

I'd like to win this for my twin nieces.

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Nancye said...

The book would be for me.

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Nancye said...

Ann's favorite book is To Kill a Mockingbird

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Nancye said...

Ann grew up in Auburn, Washington.

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Nancye said...

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Laura H. said...

I would like to win this book for my niece....of course, after I've read it.

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Laura H. said...

Already follow via GFC (Bornajhawk).

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Laura H. said...

After visiting Ms. Leal's website, I learned that she collects "old Dick and Jane books". So do I!

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Laura H. said...

From the Macmillan author website I learned that she teaches kickboxing.

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