Announcing MOWMT Winners and Post List - Part 2
2023 MARCH ON WITH MENTOR TEXTS PRIZE WINNERS:
Below you will find a list of Prize Winners (and bonus prizes!) for posts 8 - 15, as well as the links to the original post AND the book list for those who missed these fabulous blog posts or want to refer to them again.
Thank you for participating – it was such a fun event and we can’t wait until next year! We already have the graphics ready and are filling our guest list!
PRIZE REDEMPTION INSTRUCTIONS:
Winners please e-mail RYS.CyberOffice@gmail.com with the following in the subject line…
Example:
[WINNER] MOWMT Day #1 Lydia Lukidis (Non-Fiction PB or 30 Min AMA Session)
Please make sure to put your name and email address in the body of the e-mail. I will forward the e-mail to your prize donor.
NOTE: Speedpass Prizes can. be claimed by sending your manuscript (no payment required unless you want a rush and/or upgrade) to: RYSSpeedpass@gmail.com
More info here: www.rateyourstory.org/speed-pass
Prizes must be claimed by June 30, 2023.
P.S. Sending along profuse apologies for the delay in posting winners. April whizzed by and I was away most of May with limited Internet access.
March 8, 2023 - Mary Boone Goes Beyond Dates and Places
The Prize: One lucky March On with Mentor Texts participant will win a picture book manuscript critique (non-rhyming) and a 30-minute ASK ME ANYTHING video call session with author Mary Boone during which they can get her thoughts on topics ranging from querying to revising and everything in between. (The fine print: Manuscript must be 1,000 words or less. Manuscript must be submitted and call must take place by Sept. 1, 2023.)
Winner: Heather Pierce Stigall
Elizabeth Warren's Big, Bold Plans by Laurie Ann Thompson, Art by Susanna Chapman
Born Hungry - Julia Child Becomes the French Chef by Alex Prud’homme, Art by Sarah Green
The Gardener of Alcatraz (A True Story) by Emma Bland Smith, Art by Jenn Ely
BUGS FOR BREAKFAST: How Eating Insects Could Help Save the Planet by Mary Boone
March 9, 2023 - Melissa Stoller Builds Bridges
Prize: Melissa is willing to offer the choice of a book or a critique to the winner.
Winner: Liz Rubinstein
Building Bridges: Peace, Salaam, Shalom by Melissa Stoller, Callie Lovvorn and Shirin Rahman
Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom by Melissa Stoller, Callie Lovvorn and Shirin Rahman
A Book of Bridges: Here to There and Me to You by Cheryl Keely, Art by Celia Krampien
Latkes for Santa by Janie Emaus, Art by Brian Langdo
Brand New Bubbe by Sarah Aronson, Art by Ariel Landy
The Day You Begin by Jacqueline Woodson, Art by Rafael López
Prize: Jill’s Prize is a written picture book critique.
Winner: Hank Dallago
March 10, 2023 - Jill Dana Explores the Possibilities
Butternut by Jill Dana, Art by Rachel Tan Hwee
Ball & Balloon by Rob Sanders, Art by Helen Yoon
Penguin & Pinecone: A Friendship Story by Salina Yoon
Stick and Stone by Beth Ferry, Art by Tom Lichtenfeld
March 11, 2023 - Donna Washington Explores POV
Prize: The winner will get an autographed copy of The Big Spooky House – A great ghost story book to share. The illustrator hid over 250 cats in the illustrations. Once you’ve read the book, you can see how many felines you can find!
Winner: Dianne Borowski
The Stinky Cheeseman and Other Fairly Stupid Stories by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs by Jon Sciezska and Lane Smith
The Mysterious Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg
The Bake Shop Ghost by Jackie Ogburn, Art by Marjorie A. Priceman
Scarlett Angelina Wolverton-Manning by Jackie Ogburn, Art by Brian Ajhar
Boo Stew by Donna Washington, Art by Jeffrey Ebbeler
March 12, 2023 - Bonnie Kelso Finds the Funny
Prize: I am offering a custom kid lit portrait to one lucky winner.
Winner: Laura Aronberg Roettiger
Nudi Gil - Poison Powerhouse of the Sea by Bonnie Kelso
Burt the Beetle Doesn’t Bite by Ashley Spires
How to Hug a Pufferfish by Ellie Peterson
Milk and Juice: A Recycling Romance by Meredith Crandall Brown
Napoleon vs. The Bunnies by J. F. Fox, Art by Anna Kwan
March 13, 2023 - Mariana Rios Ramirez Tells Stories With Spanish
Prize: One winner will get a signed copy of Santiago’s Dinosaurios + stickers, bookmark and postcard.
Winner: Ryann Jones
Santiago's Dinosaurios by Mariana Rios Ramirez, Art by Udayana Lugo
If Your Babysitter is a Bruja by Ana Siqueira and illustrated by Irena Freitas
Spanish Version Here
May Your Life Be Deliciosa by Michael Genhardt, Art by Loris Lora
Spanish Version Here
My Ciudad Sings by Cynthia Harmony, Art by Teresa Martinez
Spanish Version Here
Mango, Abuela, and Me by Meg Medina, Art by Angela Dominguez
Spanish Version Here
March 14, 2023 - Lynne Marie Celebrates
Prize: For my prize, I am giving away a half hour Zoom Mentor Consultation, as well as a card and trinket from me on the winner's birthday!
Winner: Natalie Tanner
If You Had Your Birthday Party on the Moon by Joyce Lapin, Art by Simona Ceccorelli
Ten Rules for the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry, Art by Tom Lichtenheld
Boa's Bad Birthday by Jeanne Willis, Art by Tony Ross
Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday by Candice Ransom, Art by Christine Grove
March 15, 2023 - Laura Roettiger Incorporates Social Justice
Prize: The three books mentioned in this post will be sent to one lucky winner!
Winner: Jolene Gutierrez
Hope for Ryan White by Dano Moreno, Art by Hannah Abbo
Dear Mr. Dickens by Nancy Churnin, Art by Anthony Stancliffe
Daybreak on Raven Island by Fleur Bradley
Aliana Reaches the Moon by Laura Roettiger, Art by Ariel Boroff
BONUS PRIZE: Speedpass from Rate Your Story
Winner: Effie Koliopoulos
BE SURE TO WATCH THIS BLOG FOR PART THREE - Winners of Posts 16 - 23
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