Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories
Did you know that over the past seven years, Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories has given away more than 35 million children’s books by distributing them free inside cereal boxes? They’ve also donated nearly $3 million to First Book, their non-profit partner, which provides books to children from low-income families.
In addition to encouraging children to read, Cheerios is looking for anyone interested in writing children’s books. Now in its third year, the Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories New Author Contest is a way to encourage previously unpublished, up-and-coming children’s book authors and to continue to nurture a love of reading. Entries are being right now, through July 15, 2009 and will be judged on appropriate story and content for children ages 3-8, emotional connection, writing quality, uniqueness, and read-aloud potential. More details on the contest can be found at www.spoonfulsofstoriescontest.com.
Shellie Braeuner, the first year’s winner, won for her book “The Great Dog Wash”. This nanny from Nashville won a $5,000 cash prize and the opportunity to have her book reviewed by Simon and Schuster Children’s Publishing. Simon & Schuster offered Shellie a book deal – and will publish her book, illustrated by Robert Neubecker, in hardcover this summer. In addition, Cheerios is featuring “The Great Dog Wash” free inside 1.5 million boxes of Cheerios. It’s available now (I saw it at the grocery store). What I think is really great is that the book has been specially printed in both English and Spanish.
Are you or someone you know an aspiring children’s book author? Be sure to encourage your friends and readers to enter the contest- or just spread the word about the importance of reading and the amazing Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories program.
Giveaway is closed. Winners are listed here.
Thanks to MyBlogSpark, I’m giving away a Spoonfuls of Stories gift set to one of my readers. It includes 4 paperback books from the Spoonfuls library. To enter, please leave a comment telling me what’s your favorite book to read to your children. I have several favorites… but really enjoy Mo Willems’ pigeon books. So fun to read!
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- Follow me on Twitter (@OhMariana) and tweet about this giveaway: Enter to win a Spoonfuls of Stories gift set – 4 fun books – from @ohMariana - http://bit.ly/CQlZZ
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Please leave a separate comment for each entry and leave a valid email address or blog URL in your comment. US entries only. This contest ends at 11:59 pm EST on May 17th, 2009. Winner will be chosen at random, and has 3 days to claim their prize.
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I like Five Monkeys Jumping On The Bed, Blueberries For Sal, The Curious George Books.
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My favorite book to read to my son is “Percival the Plain Little Caterpillar”. Thanks for the chance.
What a great thing Cheerios is doing! I have been struggling to get published for years, so I will definitely enter this contest! Thank you for informing everyone about this!
As for my favorite children’s books, there are so many! I love Polar Express, A Porcupine Named Fluffy, Big Red Barn and Dooby Dooby Moo.
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My favorite used to be Velveteen Rabbit but recently it changed to “Sometimes I’m Bambaloo”
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We are loving Chicka Chicka ABC right now, and I have to say, it is the best book for learning the alphabet! Thanks for the chance!
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we like the little critter books
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We have many favorite books – but Winnie the Pooh is my personal fave.
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My favorite book to read to my children is one that I read as a child. It is Today I Feel Like A Warm Fuzzy.
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My favorite book to read to my daughter is Goodnight Moon. She loves saying good night to everything in her room now! Thanks for the giveaway
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I love to read the book”Ill Love you Forever” I always cry,my son is 34 now an im reading it to the grandchildren,still makes me cry,he will always be my baby I dont care how old he is
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Goodnight Moon is the favorite around here.
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I love Mouse Mess by Linnea Riley. Cutest book ever!
Right now I am reading the Disney books to my granddaughter. The one we are reading now is Monsters,Inc. Thank you so much!
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Five little monkeys jumping on the bed is our favorite.
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I love to read Harold and the Purple Crayon
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I’m currently reading “Otto Grows Down” to my son.
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I’m reading Freckleface Strawberry and the Dodgeball Bully with my little girl.
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