Wish Girl in Paperback & a Giveaway

Hip hip hooray!

It’s always a Big Deal when a book is first released, right? Well, as it turns out, it’s even a Big Deal to authors when a book comes out again… in paperback. This means your publisher believes in your book enough to re-tool the cover, market it some more, etc. And kids who haven’t read it have another shot at finding it, as it hits bookstore shelves all over again – and for less $$$, so more kids can afford it.

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And guess what? Wish Girl is coming out in paperback on February 23rd! I’m super excited, and to celebrate, I’m going to give away five signed paperback copies to a teacher, librarian, or book club leader who comments on this post! Just tell me what YOUR wish is for your kids/students this year. I will ask my son to draw a name at random from a hat on February 10 in the morning (yeah, super low tech over here), and we will announce the winner that day. (North American entries only please.)

Thanks to all the teachers, librarians, and readers out there who have read Wish Girl and loved it enough that it’s staying in the world… and in reader’s hands. You are my wish come true!

 

 

Posted in Children's Fiction, Miscellaneous on 01/29/2016 02:14 pm

18 Comments

  1. My wish for my students is that they always find that one person they can talk to and feel safe with when they are having a not so great day. Having that connection is so important.

    Thanks for this Nikki!

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  2. My wish for my students is that they have access to books that stretch their minds and lead them to glorious futures.

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  3. Kelly Farnsworth

    Thanks Nikki for posting this contest. Loved Wish Girl! Keep up the
    Excellent writing. 🙂
    What I wish for this year with my 6th graders is
    that they can overcome the tragedies and bad experiences
    that they’ve lived through, and not allow those things
    to hold them back. Overcome those obstacles and
    continue forth in life and become successful with the
    things they want to achieve. Some have it much worse
    than anyone could imagine and they have to work
    harder in getting there.
    Thanks Nikki! You rock!

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  4. Erin Wahpekeche

    My wish is that my students find comfort in books, and that they feel safe, secure, and loved in our library.

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  5. Mikela Williams

    I wish all of my students could find that one place during their lives where they can just escape to and where people get them. That’s something I think we all desire!

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  6. Ronnie Eckart

    My wish is for my students to have great books to read in their hands so that they can read and relate to them! Thanks Nikki!

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  7. Steffanie Audel

    My wish is for my students to get excited by amazing literature like Wish Girl, Sweetness Academy, and Nightengale! Your books are magical and inspire the students to find the magic of reading! Thank you!

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  8. Stacey Smith

    My wish for my students is that they are not held back by those who intentionally or unintentionally try to silence them or keep them from growing (borrowed an Alice Walker quote today since it’s her birthday). Thanks for doing this, Nikki!

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  9. Becky Calzada

    My wish for students is that everyone of them understands & realizes that each of their voices matters and that they can each make a difference in the world.

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  10. My wish for my students is to be brave enough to dream big! I also wish that they can learn to love and find comfort in books the way that I have.

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  11. Susan Sullivan

    My students would flip! Thanks for the opportunity! I wish that each of my 356 students is able at some point to find a book that swallows them hole, refusing to spit them back out.

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  12. Rita Painter

    My wish for my students is that they will realize how very special and unique they each are.

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  13. Diane Collier

    My wish is for all children to feel valued for being their authentic selves.

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  14. My wish for my students is that they read to see the world through another person’s eyes creating a new understanding and compassion for the book characters as they vividly come to life.

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  15. Lisa Sukenic

    My wish for my students is for them to continue to ask amazing questions when interacting with literature. We have had the unique opportunity this year to have a student with a health issue that has allowed my students to become more compassionate and accepting about differences. Copies of your book Wish Girl would be a wonderful gift to help them learn about enduring relationships and standing up for what you believe in no matter the cost. They loved Sinister Sweetness this year!

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  16. Susie Masters

    My wish for my students is that they all discover a love of literature at some point in their lives. Thank you, Nikki for writing this beautiful story and for giving us a chance to spread the magic.

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  17. My wish for my students is that they become kind people who honor and respect themselves and others. I am excited to have the opportunity to Skype with you soon.

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  18. Glenn Deering

    My students are wonderful chikdren. My wish for them is they become life-long learners, with a love for reading and minds that question everything!

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