What is the event about?
Tori from the Book Faery and I have organized this event to raise awareness about GirlUp, a United Nations Foundation dedicated towards raising awareness and funds for hard-to-reach adolescent girls around the world. By donating $5 or more, we can provide girls with basic needs such as access to school supplies, clean water, life-saving health services, safety from violence, and more. If you are interested in learning more about GirlUp, you can go here: http://www.girlup.org/
How can we spread the word?
In order to spread the word about this organization, we have set up a comment goal system. The number of comments we attain (between both blogs) will determine how much money we will donate to the GirlUp organization. So really, for this event to be successful, Tori and I are depending on your participation. We need your help to reach our goals for this cause!
Below are our comment goals:
- 100 comments between both blogs, we will donate $10 to the organization.
- 150 comments between both blogs, we will donate $15 to the organization.
- 200 comments between both blogs, we will donate $20 to the organization.
- 250 comments between both blogs, we will donate $25 to the organization.
- 300 comments between both blogs, we will donate $30 to the organization.
- 350 comments between both blogs, we will donated $35 to the organization.
- 400 comments between both blogs, we will donate $40 to the organization.
- 450 comments between both blogs, we will donate $45 to the organization.
- 500 comments between both blogs, we will donate $50 to the organization.
A Thank You Giveaway:
You didn't think a money donation was all we had planned for this, did you? We love and appreciate any comments we receive, so as a thank you for your participation, we will be hosting a giveaway as well. Before we get into the details of the giveaway, Tori and I would like to thank a few publicists who were kind enough to donate books. You have all been so incredibly generous, and we appreciate you sending us books to support our event.
-Siena and Paul from Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
-Kate from Bloomsbury Children's Books
-Pam from HarperCollins (Adult)
Prize Packs:
(All prizes are finished copies - press book title for GoodReads summary)
-HarperCollins Adult Prize Pack #1: (CLAIMED)
1) Insatiable by Meg Cabot
2) Born to Bite (Argeneau, #13) by Lynsay Sands
-Simon & Schuster YA Prize Pack #2:
1) City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare
2) Private (Private, #1) by Kate Brian
-HarperCollins Adult Prize Pack #1: (CLAIMED)
1) Insatiable by Meg Cabot
2) Born to Bite (Argeneau, #13) by Lynsay Sands
-Simon & Schuster YA Prize Pack #2:
1) City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare
2) Private (Private, #1) by Kate Brian
3) Vanished (Private, #12) by Kate Brian
-Simon & Schuster YA Prize Pack #3: (CLAIMED)
1) One Night That Changes Everything by Lauren Barnholdt
2) Clockwork Angel (The Infernal Devices, #1) by Cassandra Clare
3) The Fortunes of Indigo Skye by Deb Caletti
-Simon & Schuster YA Prize Pack #4: (CLAIMED)
1) Thirst No. 1: The Last Vampire, Black Blood, Red Dice by Christopher Pike
2) Hush, Hush by Becca Fitzpatrick
-Bloomsbury YA Prize Pack #5: (CLAIMED)
1) The Fool's Girl by Celia Rees
2) Need (Need, #1) by Carrie Jones
3) Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy
1) The Fool's Girl by Celia Rees
2) Need (Need, #1) by Carrie Jones
3) Pandora Gets Heart by Carolyn Hennesy
-Bloomsbury YA Prize Pack #6: (CLAIMED)
1) A Prince Among Frogs (Tales of the Frog Princess, #7) by E.D. Baker
2) Hearts At Stake (The Drake Chronicles, #1) by Alyxandra Harvey
3) The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel
1) A Prince Among Frogs (Tales of the Frog Princess, #7) by E.D. Baker
2) Hearts At Stake (The Drake Chronicles, #1) by Alyxandra Harvey
3) The Kid Table by Andrea Seigel
-International Prize #7: (WAITING FOR WINNER TO RESPOND)
This prize pack is open for participants outside the US only. One winner will get their pick of whatever book they want that is $15 or under at Book Depository (please see if where you live is eligible for shipping).
CONTEST IS OVER. WINNERS HAVE BEEN CHOSEN!
Contest Details:
- In order to be entered, you must comment on this post with your e-mail address and if you're from the U.S., Canada or International.
- There will be 6 US Winners + 1 International Winner who will be picked by random.org and first place gets first prize pack grab, second place chooses next and on down the line. One international winner will get their pick of whatever book they want that is $15 or under at Book Depository (please see if where you live is eligible for shipping).
- For extra entries: +10 if you are willing to donate $1 or higher to the organization (this is not mandatory) - DONATE HERE. If you choose to donate, you must e-mail me a copy of the receipt to lafemmereaders [@] yahoo [.] com, or else it won't count. And please do not forget to mention you donated in the comments below!
- Event is open until November 30, 2010 midnight EST time, or until we reach our goal!
- If you would like to contribute a money donation by adding a comment goal, please contact either myself - lafemmereaders [@] yahoo [.] com OR Tori - tori.book.faery [@] gmail [.] com
175 comments:
This is so great that you and Tori are doing this!
twilightforever.edward at gmail dot com
US
I hope this event is a huge success - such a great cause!
~Chrizette
baychriz at gmail dot com
International
Great event! I'll definitely try to spread the word. ^_^
hauntingorchid (at) aol (dot) com
This is an awesome giveaway and for a great cause too!
a_hobbit_of_the_shire (at) yahoo (dot) come
This is an amazing idea, you two are doing a wonderful thing with this giveaway :D
Thanks for giving us a good reason for entering giveaways :)
I'm in Canada :)
♪♫ Ambur
ambiepie_6(at)hotmail(dot)com
Burning.x.Impossibly.x.Bright
I just donated too, I'll forward you the confirmation email right away :)
♪♫ Ambur
ambiepie_6(at)hotmail(dot)com
Burning.x.Impossibly.x.Bright
What a great cause! So proud of both of you for hosting this. Need another donation? I'll donate TET! :)
Hugs, Brenda
Wow! This is such a great thing you are doing!
basicallyamazingbooks [at] gmail.com
OMG, you guys are awesome! And you do awesome things for awesome causes! :D
pageturnerblog at hotmail dot com
International
This is such a great cause! I will definitely try to donate if I can.
-Kieran(U.S)
Kieran.lovesyou at gmail dot com
This is an awesome giveaway with a heart! Good luck with this and hope for the best!
Len (US)
maidenveil(at)gmail(dot)com
You and Tori ROCK for doing this!! \m/
SmashAttackReads at gmail dot com
This is wonderful what you two are doing. What a great cause! I hope you get tons of comments!!!
loniflowers at yahoo dot com
US
Wow! You guys are amazing for doing this! Hope you get tons of comments!
yilingni@yahoo.com
You guys are awesome for doing this!
-Danna
adannabanana[at]hotmail[dot]com
Super cool of you guys...you rock!
jmanni32@yahoo.com
This is a great thing to do and I applaud you for your forward thinking! Thanks, too, for the contest, it is the icing on the already awesome cake you have going here!
Good luck - I will post this on my blog and FB for more people to see.
Thanks
Ammy
apereiraorama @ gmail.com
Such a great cause. I'm donating a comment but don't need to be entered in the giveaway.
You guys are awesome :)
wildpeetree7 at hotmail dot com
This is fabulous. Hope you reach your goal.
tinaigne[at]yahoo[dot]com
You are made of awesome!
I'm in the US :) I added your button to my blog sidebar and I created a post to help spread the word - http://redhousebooks.blogspot.com/2010/11/girlup-event-comment-for-good-cause.html
Way to go girls!!
This is such an awesome idea! I hope you are able to reach your goal :)
melodiousrevelry (at) gmail (dot) com
You and Tori are such wonderful people for organizing this. I hope you reach your goal.
Skk25@aol.com
What a wonderful idea! Best of luck and thanks for your hard work!
wrights5[at]hughes[dot]net
What a great idea! Thanks for your hard work and good luck!
elizabeth.harkinson(at)gmail(dot)com
Wow! Always thinking of everyone else! This is such a great idea and I will def. be donating and posting about it! I hope you get a lot of comments!!
This is a great giveaway!!It's always good to be part of something to help others!!
julianapiovani@hotmail.com
And I'm from Brazil
Amazing giveaway!
redneck122890 at yahoo dot com
U.S
AWESOME giveaway. You guys are great!
Arceli
USA
a(dot)long(at)tcu(dot)edu
What a wonderful idea....definitely in support of it. You guys are great for working with such a great cause. Off to spread the word on a few other social outlets.
grgenius(at)gmail(dot)com
USA
I love this! This is an awesome cause and thank you for sharing it with us. I will definately spread the word. Young girls these days definately need as much support as we can give them. Keep up the good work!
Britney
US
britneywyatt [at] gmail [dot] com
Great idea and a great cause! Hope you'll get a lot of comments as well as donations!
INTERNATIONAL
yavampire(at)hotmail.com
This is awesome! Good luck!
stephaniet117 at yahoo dot com
USA
It is amazing, what you guys are doing!There is a reason why you two are my favourite NY gals :)
Great cause! I hope you get a tonne of comments!!:)
k_anon[at]hotmail[dot]co[dot]uk
international
This is beyond awesome. What a great idea! Here's to hoping you reach your goal!
365DaysReading(at)gmail(dot)com
USA
Great event! Good luck!
itzel_library@hotmail.com
INTERNACIONAL
~Yelania
hi!
love the giveaway! and it´s good that you support the fundation :)
enter me please!
international
thanks!
andiiblogs(at)hotmail(dot)com
What you ladies are doing is fantastic! I love to see bloggers using the platform to raise awareness about important issues! I will definitely be spreading the word about this event to help you reach your goals!
Also, thank you for hosting this fantastic giveaway! I'm from the US =)
Casey
thebookishtype[at]yahoo[dot]com
Thanks for the giveaway, sounds like a great cause!
chocoholic410(at)hotmail(dot)com
Canada
Awesome event and giveaway! Good luck with it!
Marie Oliva
ako4eggsat comcast dot net
This really is a great cause that you guys are supporting.
jlynettes @ hotmail . com
This is fantastic...!
International one please
fairy dot morgaine at gmail dot com
Great cause you guys! I support you both :D I think we can definitely make it to 500 comments :)
aprilxu2222@gmail.com
US
What a wonderful idea! I wish you two the best of luck! <3
- Cialina, USA
contact[a]sectumsempra.org
I think that this is a great cause! And the giveaway is a plus too...
Kim, USA
yue_rayearth@yahoo.com
This is a great thing you're doing! And thanks for the added giveaway!
rivkarno1(at)hotmail(dot)com
It is great that you both are helping out.
Thanks for offering a giveaway to us.
apk1princess@live.com
You guys are fabulous! What a great thing your doing and what fantastic incentive. :)
dragonzgoil at gmail dot com
US
Luv what your doing hon!
Awesome giveaway, awesome cause. Thanks for the opportunity to give a little to girls who need so much.
mrsderaps @ hotmail . com
US
What a great cause!!
deadtossedwaves at gmail dot com
USA
great cause.
scrtsbpal at yahoo dot com
usa
Amazing giveaway for a great cause. Tore923@aol.com
this is a better way to promote Girl Up,
say have you heard of the Girl Effect?
:D
International
regards,
maidenhealer@hotmail.com
You are so full of heart!
lovemybabysquid@yahoo.com
USA
If someone donates $5 would that be 50 extra entries or is it a flat 10 extra entries?
This is great what you all are doing! Hope it goes well.
horselovercutie@yahoo.com
US
That is great!
US
xolileinsteinox@yahoo.com
I applaud you girls for a an awesome cause. Hope it to be a smashing success! :)
International
LaBellaVita.Ivy (at) gmail (dot) com
The best of luck with getting donations.
I hope you get in the thousands by the end.
Its really great of you two to go to so much trouble to try and support the charity.
Thanks
Carol T
International
buddytho {at} gmail DOT com
Go Girl Power!!
You are doing a great thing here.
Eva SB - international
eva.s.black[@]gmail[.]com
This is a Great thing to do wish i had some monny to help.But I'm Glad your Getting the word out.
sasluvbooks(at)yahoo.com
I like that saying. And I really do hope you get plenty of donations! I'm sure you have been hearing this a lot, but it really is a great cause! You're awesome for doing this! :)
And thank you so much for this chance! I suppose I have to put I'm international, huh?
legally_write[at]hotmail[dot]com
p.s. if you need to spread the word more I'm there!
great cause, great contest!!
good luck!!
twimom101(at)yahoo(dot)com
fairywhispers - I've never heard of Girl Effect, I'll look into it -- thank you for letting me know! :)
Cathie - Once you donate, no matter the amount, it's ten extra entries. Thank you for that question.
Everyone - Wow, the comments have been amazing so far! Love you all!
Wonderful idea, ladies. I just posted for you!! Best of luck.
-Lauren
Thanks for this contest! Love it:)
I am INTERNATIONAL!
goldie-mail AT web DOT de
what an awesome thing to do! good karma is definitely coming your way!
k_sunshine1977 at yahoo dot com
Thanks for the chance!
spamscape [at] gmail [dot] com
international
melanie-dark-beauty at hotmail dot com
Canada
You guys are incredible!! What an awesome idea.
chickenherder@hotmail.com
Girl Power!
USA - hornbowler@netscape.net
I hope this event is a great success and you get lots of comments!
angeldream3(at)gmail(dot)com
USA
I'm from Australia, so International :)
Kate1485 at hotmail.com
This is a great thing you ladies are doing! I'm really hoping you get your comments and I'll spread the word.
lvtink21@wi.rr.com
I hope you make your goal!
Cassay C
Canada
cassandra(dot)crouser(at)yahoo(dot)ca
I hope you make your goal!
Cassay C
Canada
cassandra(dot)crouser(at)yahoo(dot)ca
Wow, what a cool idea. I'm definitely tweeting this. Hope you make your goals.
Elisa
U.S.
lissibear(at)hotmail(dot)com
Thanks so much for a brilliant giveaway!!
International :)
chidoryx AT hotmail DOT com
How nice of you guys to do this!
dsym_06 at yahoo dot com
I have also posted this at my blog for giveaways! Come check it out!
http://xbookcontestsx.blogspot.com/
This is a great cause! You guys rock for doing this.
ebriggs23 at gmail.com - US
This is really cool what you guys are doing. I'm sure it will be greatly appreciated.
Tanyaw1224@yahoo.com
US
Aww...I wanted to donate, but they don't accept paypal. Too bad. No money for charity. :S
Sorry.
Oh well. I'll throw this on my sidebar, though. :)
Whoops.
OH. AND I'm international.
cc932005 at hotmail dot com
I love the le femme readers blog!
What a great idea - and what a great giveaway!
rae_sunshine4(at)yahoo.com
This is a very cool giveaway. Thanks!
International
ana13kl at gmail dot com
What a great giveaway. I've blogged about it today.
I'm an international.
amiekaufman -at- gmail (dot) com
Great idea, congratulations
nmaoliveira(at)gmail(dot)com
international
This is such a great idea, kudos to you girls for taking part! Not only do you have fantastic blogs, but amazing hearts to match :)
And thanks for the giveaway, too! I'm international.
hanging.by.a.moment_@hotmail.com
Awesome giveaway!
I'm international
isabookwhore at gmail dot com
What a great cause! Good job ladies :)
USA
cindyc725 at gmail dot com
You ladies are so great!
:)
Avery
Canada
elfee_2_ava@hotmail.com
This is great cause. I will try to donate soon. :)
Jennie
US
un3xpectedfate at hotmail dot com
Congrats on the very nice initiative! And thanks for the giveaway!
milagp1@yahoo.com.br
International
This is a wonderful cause! :) Hope you'll get your 500 comments!!
I'm Canadian.
robolobolyn03ATgmailDOTcom
Thanks for supporting a great cause and I am in the USA
tanyainjville at yahoo dot com
I think it is just awesome that you ladies are doing this!
Lane
moiraethefates(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Forgot to say I am in the USA
This is a great cause. Good for you for helping out. I will put the badge on my sidebar.
I live in Australia.
My email is:
den.covey@gmail.com
What a fantastic cause - kudos to you guys!
fictionfolio (at) gmail (dot) come
Great cause and awesome giveaway! Thanks for the chance to read some great books.
I'm from the US
BellaMarie@tampabay.rr.com
Great contest! Nice to see people doing good things for good causes.
International prize
stellarbookblog[at]gmail[dot]com
What a great contest!
I'm TweetyB99 [at] aol [dot] com
P.S. I'm in the U.S.
Awesome cause-- this is going on my sidebar.
aveelachild@gmail.com
(I'm in the US)
Great thing to do Thank you so much alot of great books!
tishajean@charter.net
this is an awesome event, definitely would love to be entered.
Canada
strandedhero(at)gmail(dot)com
Please Enter Me!!!! chipsparkcheese@gmail.com and I am in the US
Please enter me in the contest.
vampireaubrey@gmail.com
Thanks Callie Stuck
Good Luck!.. Great great cause....
International
babysaffron@gmail.com
What a wonderful and generous idea! I hope you get lots of comments.
International.
lesly7ch(at)yahoo(dot)com
This is so great!!!! A great cause
juliannasteffens@gmail.com
International
Great giveaway!
m_koeva(at)yahoo(dot)com
International
This is awesome! Best of luck!
tink3rb3ll4404@yahoo.com
US
Very good contest :)
I'm an international
emmadat xtra dot co dot nz
Wonderful giveaway and cause! I'd love to enter for a U.S. prize! Thank you!
hensnest at windstream dot net
This is so great! :) I'm from the US.
jasminediana13@gmail.com
I also donated!
Great cause! US
jacindahinten(at)gmail(dot)com
Thanks for the great giveaway.
lkish77123 at gmail dot com
You guys are so generous and I think supporting this cause is a fantastic thing. Really, you should be very proud of yourselves.
I am an international commenter (and follower).
rebelprince89@live.com
I'm in the US
Julie102794@gmail.com
What a great cause. It's so generous that both of you are doing this.
USA
peacelily_2006(at)yahoo(dot)com
hufflepuffgrl13@yahoo.com
Thank you for being so generous.
xlacrimax at gmail dot com
(international)
Thank you :D I'm international.
I wanted to donate but I can only use paypal... oh well, good luck!
feeyonachan at gmail dot com
This is fantastic! Thank you for the contest and for supporting this wonderful organization.
Brianna Bruce
sbhome(at)aol(dot)com
U.S.
Thanks again!
This sounds awesome!
Hayley Kolb
Callansparents@yahoo.com
This is great!
jasmin147 (at) sbcglobal (dot) net
UNITED STATES
hollytaylor(AT)optusnet.com.au
INTERNATIONAL
I had never heard about the girlup organization. Thanks for bringing that org out.
nakeshabrown (at) gmail (dot) com
What a great cause! Keep up the awesome work!
fullsail81@comcast.net
This is for such a great cause! I fully support this :)
w91liu@gmail.com
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! I love to support causes like this. :)
Epic giveaways, awesome cause. I'll sidebar the contest.
vr.barkowski(at)gmail(dot)com
What a fabulous thing you are doing! Good luck ;-) karitown@twcny.rr.com
Wow. 142 comments already. Great cause. Great contest. ClarissaSouthwick at yahoo dot com
This is a great idea! I'm going to tell people on my Facebook page to visit! Thanks for helping the girls!
What a wonderful thing you're doing! This is great!
bwitek@verizon.net
Omg, this is an exciting giveaway! Please enter me =)
email: soulphistication@yahoo.com
Omg, this is an exciting giveaway! Please enter me =)
email: soulphistication@yahoo.com
Please enter me :)
email: imsoulawesome@gmail.com
What a special thing to be a part of--good for you! I'd like to enter for the adult prize pack.
Kim
bookbutterfly9(at)gmail(dot)com
This is a great idea! Wishing you the best of luck in this endeavor. :)
add my comment to the stack. Great cause. Great girls. :)
Keep going!
Great cause, thank you for the giveaway. I'm from Canada.
i-love_horse@hotmail.com
Bravo for what you're doing!
leighofthestone(at)yahoo(dot)com
What an awesome thing to do! =)
amorrison916[at]hotmail[dot]com
Canada
Great event! :-)
tainara.rk@hotmail.com
International.
Best of luck! Awesome giveaway!
Alisia
www.alisialeavitt.com
alisia.leavitt@gmail.com
I would love to be entered!!!
littlebearries@yahoo.com
I'm in the USA
This is an awesome Giveaway.
Thanks for the chance!
raceracegirl at yahoo dot com
Fantastic giveaway idea! You are amazing, El!
US
chicareader(at)gmail.com
This is truly a great idea. Best of luck to reaching your goal.
Good luck with goal!
International entry:
gla_rez(at)hotmail(dot)com
The books all sound fantastic. Please enter me.
Beverlysmcclure (at) aol (dot) com
Thank you. US
Sounds good!:)
tirachii@yahoo.com
Canada
Wonderful cause! I lvoe ti when bloggers get involved with charity!!! Thanks for the giveaway!
International
Lisa
callmeghostgirl@yahoo.com.au
What an incredible giveaway! This whole concept is amazing! I live in the US and my email is julie.a.lindsey@gmail.com
What a wonderful thing you're doing. I'll be donating to GirlUp as well.
sharif@sharifwrites.com - U.S.
This is an amazing contest!! Congratulations for the iniciative!!
International (Brazil)
e-mail: carolfds2(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)br
Good Luck! (Canada)
spettolij AT gmail DOT com
Please enter me !
International(Europe)
raluk.93 at gmail (dot) com
what a great idea
i am from the us
floatingonabiscuit@gmail.com
Really awesome of you both.
Goodluck!
U.S.
coffeebooksandlaundry(at)gmail.com
Heck Yeah!
Go GIRL!!!!
What a great thing you girls are doing!
I'm international
juiceb0xx at hotmail dot com
Awesome giveaway! And for such a good cause too! I reside in the US.
BornajhawkATaolDOTcom
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