12 Day 2: UPDATED: READATHON WINNER

                              

        UPDATE: THE READATHON WINNER IS MRS. DERAPS !!

THANKS EVERYONE

                                                  

 Welcome to the 2nd Day of X-mas ! Traditionally celebrated on December 27 I learned that this day was a day to honor St. John and also was called Mother Night  Mother Night was Known as Frau Holle in Germany and was also called Mother Christmas. Such an interesting figure that I hadn't heard of before! According to legend Mother Christmas visits various towns during the twelve days dispensing gifts from a sleigh pulled by dogs.  She is also known as Frau Gode in Germany.I really enjoy learning about Christmas tales and legends, this one is very interesting! To learn more check out this fabulous book! 

 Today I'm taking part in this wonderful Readathon:  

                       I'm also Hosting the First Mini-Challenge for it!

            Liza Wiemer is a fellow blogger who I shared tweets with during a Halloween Readathon. She was inspired to host her own. So read below to learn a little bit more about Liza and then go sign up! There is a special chance to win a  GIFT for Readathon Members only :

   Do you like to read Holiday Themed books? If so are there any you like to re-read every year?   Only when I taught pre-school did I read any books that were of geared toward specifically toward the holiday - and I enjoyed reading them to my students. My favorite had to be The Magic Dreidels by Eric Kimmel, illustrated by Katya Krenina  What are some of your favorite Holiday Traditions?
Lighting the menorah and watching it glow in our window. Making potato pancakes (latkes) and eating them! Yummmm! And the latest has been our community-wide Menorah parade. Seventy-five cars line up with menorahs and drive from downtown Milwaukee through the suburbs. It's quite the experience to see such an amazing parade with lights.I know you love books :) But what other type of presents do you like to receive ?  Wow, this is a tough one. Truthfully, it is much easier for me to give than to receive. :) If I had to choose, I would say Starbucks gift cards. I admit that I'm a soy mocha addict!What book or books would you really like to get this year?   The list is long, so I'll go for total fantasy wish list! I would love to get my hands on the ARCs for the following YA novels (no particular order!) Kimberly Derting's book, Desires of the Dead. I loved, loved, loved the first one in the series - The Body Finder. Simone Elkele's Chain Reaction, the third book in The Perfect Chemistry Series - Simone is one of my most favorite authors. Delirium by Lauren Oliver - Before I Die was brilliant! Finally, Crossing Lines by the King of YA Urban Fiction - Paul Volponi. His award-winning novels are inspiring and powerful. I deeply admire him.Now:

Your Wish Come True Mini-Challenge Tell me what Book or Books you would really like to get as a gift! ONE Winner will get a book off that list sent to them Up to $10.00 From: 

 






Rules  This Contest is for readathon members ONLY So go REGISTER!! =) The Contest is International IF BD ships to you Contest Ends 12/5/10