Tweets of the Week

There is a lot of great stuff going on in the YA twitterverse this week. Here are some of the latest contests, book releases, and news.  If there’s anything I’ve missed (and I know there is), add it in the comments!

Contests and Giveaways

• “@LaurenDeStefano: Enter to win a copy of Sever, and then you can do other stuff! http://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/show/41192-sever …” wish me luck <333 – @DocesJBGHJ
• Submit a photo that shows how you’re the biggest#BeautifulCreatures fan for a chance to win a trip to the LA premiere!http://bit.ly/JWbQnN - @RavenwoodManor (Beautiful Creatures)
• Here’s all the pre-order info again, FOR THE EVENING CROWD. Signed bookplates! GIFTS! ALL COULD BE YOURS!http://www.maureenjohnsonbooks.com/bulletins/ - @maureenjohnson (Maureen Johnson)
• Bookmark this page to stay up-to-date with our latest #yalit ARC giveaways —> http://shrd.by/jAYf0W - @harperteen (Harper Teen)
• We join @teen and @figment to present the REQUIEM Writing Contest! http://shrd.by/GpYhpe - @harperteen (Harper Teen)
• For those who didn’t win the #ravenboys doodle but for some reason want a giant version of it (wallpaper sized):http://www.flickr.com/photos/maggiestiefvater/8366447126/sizes/l/in/photostream/ … - @mstiefvater (Maggie Stiefvater)
• I’m reading a FREE short story by @bethrevis for the launch of SHADES OF EARTH. Read the story & win the books!http://www.secretofthestars.com/  - @teenysez
• Still want to win a signed set of all three books in the trilogy? You can still enter with the League!http://leaguewriters.blogspot.com/2013/01/launching-shades-of-earth-by-beth-revis.html … - @bethrevis (Beth Revis)
• If you’re obsessed with YA novels & love to write, find out how you could win a column on @teen! http://ow.ly/1R0rmj  @HarperTeen @figment - @terrylkennedy (Terryl Kennedy)
• New giveaway alert! Enter to win a signed hardcover copy of THROUGH THE EVER NIGHT by @V_Rossibooks! http://ow.ly/gTG6M - @PitchDarkBooks

New Releases

• Tired of waiting for Prodigy to come out? Well, today the “Life Before Legend” e-special releases! http://www.amazon.com/Life-Before-Legend-Criminal-ebook/dp/B009KUWWD4/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358272420&sr=1-1 …- @Marie_Lu (Marie Lu)
• The Release of Shades of Earth! http://nblo.gs/H893o - @bethrevis (Beth Revis)
• The cover and synopsis for THE EYE OF MINDS: http://bit.ly/101uTpv . Tell@ew (Entertainment Weekly) what you think! – @jamesdashner (James Dashner)
• VORTEX is out tomorrow! Check out my blog today to see the playlist! http://juliecross.blogspot.com/2013/01/vortex-playlist.html … -@Juliecross1980 (Julie Cross)
• #BlueBlood fans! melissadelacruz‘s series concludes with The Gates of Paradise: http://ow.ly/gNLL3  #HappyBookBirthday -@MelissadelaCruz (Melissa de la Cruz)
• Oh and the graphic novel is out today too! It’s so gorgeous, just beyond beautiful! http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Bloods-Graphic-Melissa-Cruz/dp/142313446X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1358262932&sr=1-1&keywords=Blue+Bloods+graphic+novel … - @MelissadelaCruz (Melissa de la Cruz)

News and Events

• New Year Update – “2. Filming for the Divergent movie will be happening in the spring– in Chicago! I am beyo…http://tmblr.co/ZvPTFxbqo51l - @veronicaroth (Veronica Roth)
• #eveningofawesome live stream starts now!http://YouTube.com/vlogbrothers - @realjohngreen (John Green)
• Wow, 84% of YA books bought by consumers age 18+. 80% of YA purchasers ages 30-44 said they bought YA for themselves.http://bit.ly/VhNSZg - @malindalo (MalindaLo)
• Also, @gayleforman is on tour for JUST ONE DAY. Possibly in a town near you. http://www.gayleforman.com/news-and-events/ … #HelpfulHints -@libbabray (Libba Bray)
• This week, we heard about an “evolving” school library that contains no books http://huff.to/VihPt7 - @HuffPostBooks (Huffington Post Books)
• Fantasy of Color – fantasyofcolor: It needed to exist, and now it does! Fantasy of Color is a blog dedicated … http://tmblr.co/ZCnnowbhDM5Y -@malindalo (Malinda Lo)
• Learn more about NativeAmerican stereotyping in this #CBCDiversityblog post by Joseph Bruchac: http://ow.ly/gO3qx . #kidlit #kidlitchat - @CBCbook (Children’s Book Council)
• OMG @lainitaylor Joe Roth to Produce Universal’s ‘Daughter of Smoke & Bone’ http://shar.es/4Q5M9  via @THR. does happy dance with@taboo1099 - @pasiveagressiva
• The 10 Most Anticipated Book Adaptations of 2013 | PWxyzhttp://pwne.ws/VMl6RE - @PublishersWkly

Just For Fun!

• 15 Perfect Tea & YA Book Pairings – epicreads: View the entire list —> 15 Perfect Book & Tea Pairings … http://tmblr.co/ZY57Uvb_3-mw - @OliverBooks (Lauren Oliver)
• Convert your closet into a beautiful reading corner. Design blogger walks you through the process: http://mbist.ro/ZrrcEN - @GalleyCat

– Whitney Etchison, currently reading Railsea by China Miéville

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