Last weeks’ “This Book Needs a New Family Giveaway” was so much fun, I decided to do it again. And may continue until this stack of books next to my bookshelf has disappeared. Next up is a book I have some history with: Among Schoolchildren, by Tracy Kidder.
This book spent some well-deserved time on the national bestseller list, quite an accomplishment for a book about American education. It was required reading in my college education courses and was one of the few books I have been assigned that I actually read from cover to cover. In fact year later, as a Teach for America corps member in the Rio Grande Valley, I would be reminded of Mrs. Zajac’s fifth grade class, the poor area she taught in and the life she poured into her students.
I had tried to remember the title, wanted to recommend it to a friend, thought I might like to read it again myself. But I couldn’t remember the title or enough specific details to find any information and thought it lost to the blur that was my college life. Then what should I discover at the library book sale last fall but this very book?! And what should I discover in all my boxes of books in the attic but this very book?! And while I like it an awful lot, I really don’t need two copies.
So I hope one of you might enjoy it as much as I.
Just leave a comment to enter and make sure to leave a method of contacting you. If you leave a correct email in the comment form, you do not need to retype it. I will select a winner Friday, February 19, 2010.
Open to anyone in the US or Canada.
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Monday, 15. February 2010
This is like waking up to Christmas morning!!!! Books, books and more books. I am loving it! Yes, enter me for a chance to win this one–love anything education
Shawna´s last blog ..Raising Children
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Monday, 15. February 2010
Yeah! My first entry! This is a great book and I hope it is enjoyed. You have a pretty good chance so far, Shawna!
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Monday, 15. February 2010
Oh, rock and hard place. I’d like a chance at this book too but if Shawna wants it, let her have it. I’m happy for the recommendation and I can look for it at the library.
Zayna´s last blog ..Sunday’s Share
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Monday, 15. February 2010
Oh you guys are too nice to each other.
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
This looks like a fantastic read.
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I heard a few things about this book and they were all positive! Thanks for the chance at this great read!
jason(at)allworldautomotive(dot)com
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I really think I would love this book!
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I’m a teacher, so this would be a great read for me.
sonflower277(at)gmail(dot)com
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
This sounds interesting. I would love to help you empty out your stack of books that need new homes.
Paige´s last blog ..Share the love
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I’m a future teacher, and I have heard about this book from my profesors.
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I’m also a teacher… and I love reading all about teacher talk. Thanks for this opportunity!
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway! As a someday teacher, this looks like a great read!
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I would love to read this. Thank you for the chance to win!
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
It sounds interesting. I’m always looking for new books to read.
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I was an art teacher, and would like to read this book, and share it with my niece and her husband, both just graduated from college with teaching degrees….
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I would just love to read this book! Thanks for the chance!
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Tuesday, 16. February 2010
I can’t get enough of books! I love to read! I am excited to have a chance to win this! Thank yoU!!
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
I’m a teacher and would love to win this book!
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
My neice is beginning student teaching this year, it would be a great gift for her.
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
As a former educator, I’d love to read this! (can’t believe I haven’t yet!)
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
This book looks interesting. Please enter me in the giveaway.
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
i would love to win this!
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
Would love a chance to win!
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Wednesday, 17. February 2010
Ooooh……I would love this. Have read other things by Kidder, and they are always great. Thanks!
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
Yay! I found your blog through my friend Kara and I love it! I’d love this book! And i think i might have to steal your idea of doing giveaways with books right off my shelves… I have so many to share!!
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
Well, good luck with it! It has been fun so far.
Dana´s last blog ..Reading Breakthrough, or Victory of the Bribe
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
Thanks for hosting a great giveaway!
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
I’ve tried to resist, but you keep taunting me.
I would like to add this to my bedside book pile.
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
I love me a book giveaway!
And this book looks like a wonderful read.
So great.
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
cool-i want!
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Thursday, 18. February 2010
Cool that you’re doing this, and making it available to Canadians, too.
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Friday, 19. February 2010
I would be interested in reading this. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.
dianad8008 AT gmail DOT com
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Friday, 19. February 2010
sallyanne03@gmail.com I have never read this book, but as someone who is going to school to become an educator this sounds like a book I would like to read. Thanks for the chance to win!
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Friday, 19. February 2010
This book looks great…I am very interested. I went to school as a sign language interpreter and I plan to go back to get my teaching degree. This would be a good read for me.
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Saturday, 20. February 2010
OK Dana, are you posting your winners here or sending a private notice?
Shawna´s last blog ..Raising Children
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Dana Reply:
February 21st, 2010 at 11:11 am
Well, I really should post them, shouldn’t I? Last week, I sent a message but this week the computer crashed so I was unable to choose a winner. I’ll do that and post it after bit.
So sorry!
Dana´s last blog ..Reading Breakthrough, or Victory of the Bribe
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