We are so excited that the Class of 2K13 Launch is here that we just had to give something away. In fact, our excitement levels are SO HIGH that not only are we having our HUGE LAUNCH DAY GIVEAWAY that starts today, but in the coming weeks we have several more giveaways planned!
We’ll have more details on our future giveaways later, but right now we want to focus on our HUGE LAUNCH DAY GIVEAWAY!
Why is it HUGE? Why we do keep insisting on typing in CAPS? Maybe we’ve always dreamed of being the announcer on a used car commercial. Maybe we’ve had too much caffeine today. Or maybe we haven’t had enough caffeine. Really… why ask why?
Let’s move on to the prizes. The big prize… err, sorry. The HUGE prize consists of (drum roll please):
a $50 Barnes and Noble Giftcard!
Oooooh. Isn’t it pretty?
BUT THAT’S NOT ALL!!!
You will also receive all of the items pictured below…
What is this random assortment of treats and delights? (Go ahead and click on the pic for a better view of the bounty) They are all items inspired by our debut novels.
1. Pretty in Pink Golf Tee Caddy from Liz Fichera’s novel HOOKED, which is the story of a Native American girl golfer.
2. An elephant from GOLDEN BOY by Tara Sullivan. This item was chosen because there are many parallels between the way the main character must run for his life and the way that people poach elephants for ivory.
3a and 3b. Ghirandelli chocolate bar and Listerine Breath Strips from Kate Karyus Quinn’s ANOTHER LITTLE PIECE. Annaliese, the main character, at the beginning of the book finds that chocolate makes her violently ill. To get rid of the terrible chocolate taste, she tries a Listerine Breath Strip and soon becomes addicted to them.
4. In BRIANNA ON THE BRINK by Nicole McInnes one of her characters is obsessed with two things: reruns of Walker, Texas Ranger and Werther’s Original Candies.
5. Dark Chocolate Peanut M&M’s are brought to us by K.A. Barson’s 45 POUNDS (MORE OR LESS) because customized M&M’s play a role in her story.
6. This pretty little notebook is from OCD LOVE STORY by Corey Ann Haydu because her narrator is always taking notes.
7. There’s gold in Liesl Shurtliff’s RUMP: THE TRUE STORY OF RUMPELSTILTSKIN and that’s why her contribution is Hershey’s Golden Nuggets.
8. In Justina Ireland’s novel VENGEANCE BOUND, her main character has a scene where she enjoys some hot cocoa and chocolate donuts while at a convenience store.
9. You may need to click on the picture to see this one a little better, and it is definitely worth a second look – much like the book it’s brought to you by. That book is Debra Driza’s MILA 2.0 and the item is a robot tea infuser. How does these two things connect? Well in MILA 2.0 the character learns that she is less than human, and soon thereafter ends up in hot water (unlike the tea infuser, not literally).
10. An amazingly bright mini flashlight comes from Tamera Will Wissinger’s GONE FISHING, since the book begins outside after dark with a flashlight.
11. You probably already know the significance of a water bottle by just reading the title of Mindy McGinnis’s novel: NOT A DROP TO DRINK.
12. This adorable Beanie Baby lamb comes from a book that seems less soft and cuddly, Geoffrey Girard’s PROJECT CAIN. So how do these two connect? Well the book is about serial killers that are the result of cloning and the first mammal to ever be cloned… was a sheep named Dolly.
13. Oh don’t those Doritos look delicious? Just imagine if like Cristin Terrill’s main character, Em, in ALL OUR YESTERDAYS you had just escaped a secret military facility, and this was your first non-prison food for months. Like her, I bet you wouldn’t be able to believe how amazing they taste.
14. This item is another one that deserves a close-up. From Polly Holyoke’s THE NEPTUNE PROJECT we have a gorgeous murano glass dolphin and a incredibly delicate mermaid charm both strung on a pretty blue ribbon. As the novel takes place undersea, the connection here is fairly obvious.
15. This adorably tiny four pack of Canada Dry Ginger Ale represents the beverage of choice for Caela Carter’s pregnant teenager in ME, HIM, THEM, AND IT.
16. In MAID OF SECRETS by Jennifer McGowan secrets are a way of life for her main character, Meg Fellowes. Now with this diary – complete with lock and key – you can keep your own secrets safe, too.
17. And FINALLY, a delightful snack food with an even better name comes from IN THE AFTER by Demitria Lunetta. Her main character has a supply of Twinkies and finds they are the perfect food for post-apocalyptic survival. Gotta get those calories somehow!
I think you have to agree that THAT is a huge pile of stuff. BUT that is still not all!
There are three more items that will be added to that pile.
From Lydia Kang’s CONTROL an onyx and silver necklace that her character wears throughout the book.
These dog tags are perfect for the military academy based THE CADET OF TILDOR by Alex Lidell.
And now FINALLY. Really we mean, FINALLY, this time. Stephanie Kuehn is adding to the prize package her own personal copy of A CLOCKWORK ORANGE a book that her own novel CHARM & STRANGE references.
Now the only question left is: What do you need to do to win all of this? It’s easy and there are lots of ways to put your name into the hat and increase your odds of winning. Just head on over to our facebook page or you can go directly to our Rafflecopter to see all the different ways you can maximum your chances of winning!
This is by far the cutest giveaway ever.
This might be one of the cutest and funnest giveaways I’ve ever seen. Love that you’re giving away things that relate to the books : )
Let the book fun begin!
I’m so excited for you guys!!!
I’m so excited for you guys! Great idea for a giveaway!
So thrilled for the Class of 2k13! Things look great around here. Off to spread the word!
The prizes are so cute! Can’t wait to see what all is coming next year.
Congratulations! So excited for you all!
Congratulations! So very excited for you all!
Congratulations! Can’t wait to read all of these books! Such an awesome launch!
Congratulations on the launch! We’re all excited, too! I wish it wasn’t just a Facebook contest though, luddite that I am.
So many awesome books, and awesome prizes! Thanks, all.
Such an awesome giveaway!! You guys rock.
I’m not a big fan of facebook giveaways but I’m going to help spread the word. 2013 is going to be epic.
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This is SUCH an awesome idea for a giveaway! Love it!
Congratulations–awesome idea for a giveaway!
I can’t believe it’s the Class of 2k13 kick-off!!!! I hope you guys have an amazing run from start to finish. Never underestimate the value of what you have in each other–you are making friends for a lifetime. I’ll bee rooting for you the whole way!!!! <3
Congrats on the launch!!! Really happy to see the next class taking off.
How fun is this?!? This might be the coolest idea for a giveaway that I’ve seen, yet! I can’t wait for 2013, so many good books to look forward to! Congrats to all of you :0)
This is so exciting! So many great books on their way to hitting the shelves. Best of luck, and congratulations to all of you!
What a fun giveaway! I’m really excited to see what adventures the class of 2k13 gets up to and to read all of the books!
Thank you for the giveaway!!! The Class of 2013 is my high school graduating class!!! It’s going to be a great year
Excited for your blog-and for the class of 2013! Yay!
What a great idea! and what an amazing bounty!!!
So fun. Looking forward to seeing all your books!
Super fun giveaway, and so many fantastic books coming our way! Who doesn’t love this?
Congrats on the launch! The prizes are amazing!
OMG, you guys are the best kind of crazy. I love this! Looking forward to your books
Congrats on the launch! So exciting
Thanks for the giveaway. Especially love the adorable beany baby lamb.
Great Giveaway!
Congrats to the Class of 2013!!!!!
So excited for so many of your books! Great giveaway! Looking forward to 2013!
Yay! Can’t wait to read all the wonderful books that come out of this group.
MASSIVE giveaway! Holy Guacamole! Thanks for the opportunity
Yay! SO excited for this class!
I love this giveaway! It’s incredibly clever, and makes me want to read all these books!
I AM SO EXCITED!!! I can’t wait to read all these books! Love to my CP Liesl, whose book is amazing.
What a great idea!
I’m familiar with a few of these writers, but now I’ll have to go check out the others. Thanks.
Awesome giveaway. But rafflecopter doesn’t want to load.
Congratulations on the launch! Love the giveaway goodies too. Wishing you all wonderful success!
Congratulations on the awesome launch! I’m so excited for all the MG & YA books coming out next year.
What a cute idea!
Congratulations! I had no idea Greg F founded the 2k system but I’m not surprised
What a great offering for MG/YA readers! Best wishes for a successful launch.
Love how all the goodies correlate with each author’s book. Such a cool idea for a giveaway. =)
I can’t be the only one who thought of Doctor Who: The Power of Three when I zsaw that cube necklace…
This is such an awesome giveaway. Loads of fun.