Sunday, February 21, 2010

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales Giveaway

 

When I was young, I really wanted to be a teacher.  Now I work in a school office and get to interact with way more kids and families than I would if I worked in a classroom.
I was super excited when Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales arrived.  I couldn't wait to read the stories inside.  I had some amazing teachers in high school and college, and couldn't wait to read other peoples' stories!

This is a great gift for new and experienced teachers, providing them a morale boost and the knowledge they are appreciated. The teaching industry has embraced this book, and more than half the stories are from "celebrity" teachers, including all of the 2009 State Teachers of the Year and the 2009 National Teacher of the Year. There is a lot of buzz about this book in the teaching industry and those teachers who don't receive it as a gift are sure to buy it for themselves, to read these 101 true stories by great teachers and appreciative students, with lots of laughs, poignant moments, and some tears too.

The book is divided into 11 sections, including First Year Tales, That Was Embarrassing, Tough Kids and more.  I enjoyed the story First Year Drama  about the mistakes of a first year teacher.  Real World Math was a great story and had an idea I had never heard of!  The story Five Words was extremely touching and inspirational!  Angry Blue Eyes was probably my favorite story...you just really never know about people until they are willing to open up to you!!!!

I am pleased to offer a copy of Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales - 101 Inspirational Stories from Great Teachers and Appreciative Students to 3 winners.

For your first (and mandatory) entry into this contest, comment with another Chicken Soup book you are interested in. Please make sure to leave your email address in your comments.

To earn extra entries you can (please leave a comment for each additional entry):

1) Become a follower of my blog or let me know if you already follow (you must follow publicly, I have to be able to see you)

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3) Blog about this contest (and comment with the url)

4) Mention this giveaway on facebook with a link to this post (comment with your facebook name) 

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6) Follow my Becca's Contest List blog

7) Follow me on twitter and tweet about the contest using "@sbshortie Win Chicken Soup for the Soul: Teacher Tales! http://is.gd/8Ui0o" (comment with your twitter name and the url of your tweet)

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This contest is open to anyone with a US or Canadian mailing address that is 18+. Contest ends Sunday, February 28th at 11:59 pm pacific time. Winner will be picked and notified by email shortly after.

I was sent a copy of the book to review and the company is sending out the books to the winners.  All opinions are honest and my own.

66 comments:

Andria said...

I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song

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Mimilynn said...

I would also be interested in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I learned from the Cat"

Juliana said...

I would love to OWN Chicken Soup for the Survivors Soul. TWO of my survivor buddies wrote in there!!

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Amy said...

I would like the All in the family..
Yet another fun giveaway..

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Nancy said...

I'd also like to read the Chicken Soup for the Soul: Count Your Blesings book.

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Shooting Stars Mag said...

i'm interested in the story behind the song book. I love music so this is great.

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Unknown said...

I'd love to read Chicken Soup Count Your Blessings.
I would love to read the Teacher Tales book also, since I am a teacher.
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Bacallsmom said...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song sounds really interesting to me.
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Golfer's Soul

Pat said...

I'd like to read The Story Behind the Song.
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Lynn said...

I'd also like to read
Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Cancer Book

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vwestermeyer said...

The story behind the song is one I would like to read. I love the stories in the chicken soup books

Marie said...

I would love to get Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family
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Terra Heck said...

I would like to read Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul. Thanks.
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Julie said...

I would like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul-Women Devotions

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Caroline said...

I would like to read "Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul." because I like animals.
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I'm an email subscriber. :)
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I would love the NASCAR book! How cool!
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rubynreba said...

I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul All in the Family
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Nickolay said...

I love the Nascar edition one

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Khara O'Neil said...

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Chelsey said...

I would like to read "The Story behind the Song". Thanks for the giveaway. mybabyappleseed(at)yahoo(dot)ca

Anonymous said...

I'd like to read the Chicken Soup for the Soul series for teenagers! I love the Chicken Soup books and I think the ones for people my age would be very interesting to me :)
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Anonymous said...

I'd really enjoy reading The Chicken Soup Count Your Blessings book. I have collected quite a few of these books and they really help on a depressing and dreary day to brighten my spirits!




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Anonymous said...

Would love to win !!

Linda Kish said...

I'd also like What I Learned from the Cat.

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Melanie said...

I also like Chicken Soup for the Teenager's Soul: Tough Stuff. I read that as a highschooler.



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Anonymous said...

I would love to read Mother and Son for the Soul.
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Brandy said...

I'd love to read Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women.

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Jayfr said...

Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Your Dreams sounds like an excellent book - always looking for some inspiration.

Hotsnotty2 said...

I would love to read the "Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I learned from the Cat", thanks!

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Anonymous said...

Chicken Soup - Moms & Sons!

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yadgirl said...

I like "Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog."

Nancye said...

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cman said...

I'd love to read the one for twins/multiples :)

mail4rosey said...

I would like to read the Devotional Stories for Women.

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