Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe Book Giveaway
For ages 14-17, grades 9-12
We have 10 Books to Giveaway Now through Nov 7!
Weatherford’s intimate writing style will make readers feel like they’re accessing Marilyn’s private journals. The story is dedicated to anyone who has ever felt mistreated, disrespected, underestimated, or misunderstood, and will resonate with young adults… A highly enjoyable title recommended for reluctant readers and students intrigued by fame and stardom.—School Library Journal
Over the next few weeks, CMH will be giving away 10 COPIES of the young adult book “Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe”, courtesy of Candlewick Press!
In order to qualify to win one of these prizes via this contest giveaway, you must complete the below entry task by Saturday, Nov 7 at 6PM EST. However, the sooner you enter, the better chance you have of winning, because we will pick two winners on five different days within the contest period, via random drawings, as listed below… So if you don’t win the first week that you enter, you will still be eligible to win during the following weeks until the contest is over.
- Oct 10: Two Winners
- Oct 17: Two Winners
- Oct 24: Two Winners
- Oct 31: Two Winners
- Nov 7: Two Winners
We will announce each week’s winner on Twitter @ClassicMovieHub, the day after each winner is picked around 9PM EST — for example, we will announce our first week’s winner on Sunday Oct 11 around 9PM EST on Twitter. And, please note that you don’t have to have a Twitter account to enter; just see below for the details…
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And now on to the contest!
ENTRY TASK (2-parts) to be completed by Saturday, Nov 7 at 6PM EST — BUT remember, the sooner you enter, the more chances you have to win…
1) Answer the below question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog post
2) Then TWEET (not DM) the following message*:
Just entered to win the “Beauty Mark: A Verse Novel of Marilyn Monroe” #BookGiveaway courtesy of @Candlewick & @ClassicMovieHub #CMHContest link: http://ow.ly/ycfd50BJ0np
THE QUESTION:
Why do you want to win this book?
*If you do not have a Twitter account, you can still enter the contest by simply answering the above question via the comment section at the bottom of this blog — BUT PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU ADD THIS VERBIAGE TO YOUR ANSWER: I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
NOTE: if for any reason you encounter a problem commenting here on this blog, please feel free to tweet or DM us, or send an email to clas…@gmail.com and we will be happy to create the entry for you.
ALSO: Please allow us 48 hours to approve your comments. Sorry about that, but we are being overwhelmed with spam, and must sort through 100s of comments…
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About the Book: In a powerful novel in verse, an award-winning author offers an eye-opening look at the life of Marilyn Monroe. From the day she was born into a troubled home to her reigning days as a Hollywood icon, Marilyn Monroe (née Norma Jeane Mortenson) lived a life that was often defined by others. Here, in a luminous poetic narrative, acclaimed author Carole Boston Weatherford tells Marilyn’s story in a way that restores her voice to its rightful place: center stage. Revisiting Marilyn’s often traumatic early life—foster homes, loneliness, sexual abuse, teen marriage—through a hard-won, meteoric rise to stardom that brought with it exploitation, pill dependency, and depression, the lyrical narrative continues through Marilyn’s famous performance at JFK’s birthday party, three months before her death. In a story at once riveting, moving, and unflinching, Carole Boston Weatherford tells a tale of extraordinary pain and moments of unexpected grace, gumption, and perseverance, as well as the inexorable power of pursuing one’s dreams. A beautifully designed volume.
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Please note that only United States (excluding the territory of Puerto Rico) AND Canada entrants are eligible. No P.O. Boxes please.
And — BlogHub members ARE eligible to win if they live within the Continental United States (as noted above).
Good Luck!
And if you can’t wait to win the book, you can purchase the on amazon by clicking here:
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–Annmarie Gatti for Classic Movie Hub
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Marilyn was a symbol of so many things to my generation and others as well. I love the idea of passing her legend, and the lessons we can learn from her life, down to younger people. Thanks for the chance to win a copy of this cool book.
I’d love to win this book so I can share with some young readers and help spark their interest in Marilyn and other classic stars.
I would like to win this book due to how much I admire Marilyn. It always saddens me that she was often reduced to the stereotypical “blonde” character she used to play. She was someone who was complex, troubled, and overall a mesmerizing woman. She is much deeper than people thought, and deserved so much more credit for all of the things she endured. I think I will like this style of the book, as it will emphasize the lessons of Marilyn’s life and all that she represents to so many. I do not have a Twitter account, so I am posting here to enter but cannot tweet the message.
I really enjoy books in verse when they’re about an actual person, I feel like it gives more to their stories. And Marilyn’s is one I would love to read.
I’d like to win this book because Marilyn has always been a role model for me, since i’m a kid. I want to use this book to inspire other little girls and tell them they’re pretty ♥️
I’m the author of this book. Writing the verse novel BEAUTY MARK was a revelation for me. Marilyn revealed herself to be a mood, a mystery, and a mirror of mid-century. Like Marilyn Monroe, I prefer denim, dazzle in dresses, read Rilke, write poetry, paint, and have perfected the pout. To hear the book’s opening poem, link to the book trailer below.
BEAUTY MARK Book Trailer — https://youtu.be/OUGfJ6v8LhA
Hoping for podcast interviews about the book. If you want to book me, cbwpoet@gmail.com
Thank you so much for posting here, and for the additional information. 🙂
This definitely is a fantastic way to introduce my past to my kids. I am a big fan of the entertainment and music industries, and would enjoy the chance to introduce Marilyn to my children!
My love of classic Hollywood runs deep and I love Marilyn’s work.
Early films like Niagara, River of no return, Bus Stop and 7 Year itch are in my annual rotation. I love Sugar Kane and The Misfits too! Her loss just 2 months before I was born has always haunted me a bit with the murky circumstances…To think of all the great films she could’ve made had she lived longer sigh!
I would like to win this book because Marilyn Monroe is one of many movie stars whom I admire. Her story is just so fascinating to me. Her life was full of glitz and glamour, but beneath all of that, she was human just like the rest of us. I’m trying my best to keep her memory alive by sharing pictures and clips of her work when I can.
Twitter: @melodyfayre
I want to win this book because I love Marilyn! I collect Marilyn items and want desperately to read this book!