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)

2) Become an email subscriber of my blog or let me know if you already subscribe

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) 

5) Add my button to your sidebar (and comment with the url)

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)

8) Become my friend on Facebook (click here and comment with your facebook name)

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.
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66 comments:

  1. AndriaFebruary 21, 2010 at 9:58 PM

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

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  2. AndriaFebruary 21, 2010 at 9:59 PM

    email subscriber

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  3. MimilynnFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:13 PM

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

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  4. JulianaFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM

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

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  5. JulianaFebruary 21, 2010 at 10:14 PM

    I follow you!

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  6. 409copeFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:37 AM

    I would love to read Moms & Sons. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. 409copeFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:38 AM

    I am an email subscriber. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  8. 409copeFebruary 22, 2010 at 6:39 AM

    I follow Becca's Contest List Blog through google friend. cardshark42(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  9. AmyFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:59 AM

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

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  10. AmyFebruary 22, 2010 at 7:59 AM

    I have your button up.

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  11. NancyFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:19 AM

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

    Nancy
    allibrary (at) aol (dot) com

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  12. NancyFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:19 AM

    I follow your blog.

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  13. NancyFebruary 22, 2010 at 9:20 AM

    I also follow Becca's Contest List blog.

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  14. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:27 PM

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

    -Lauren
    lauren51990 AT aol DOT com

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  15. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:27 PM

    follow this blog

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  16. Shooting Stars MagFebruary 22, 2010 at 1:28 PM

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  17. UnknownFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    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.
    morfordmail@yahoo.com

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  18. UnknownFebruary 22, 2010 at 2:48 PM

    I follow your blog.

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  19. BacallsmomFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:29 PM

    Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song sounds really interesting to me.
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  20. BacallsmomFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:30 PM

    I'm following your blog (Bacallsmom)

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  21. BacallsmomFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    I have subscribed to your blog.
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  22. BacallsmomFebruary 22, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    Requested friend status on Facebook (Susie Randle)

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  23. idahomomFebruary 23, 2010 at 9:03 AM

    Golfer's Soul

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  24. PatFebruary 23, 2010 at 10:16 AM

    I'd like to read The Story Behind the Song.
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  25. LynnFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:06 AM

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

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  26. vwestermeyerFebruary 24, 2010 at 9:07 AM

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

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  27. MarieFebruary 24, 2010 at 11:51 AM

    I would love to get Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family
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  28. Terra HeckFebruary 24, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    I would like to read Chicken Soup for the Mother and Son Soul. Thanks.
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  29. JulieFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:05 PM

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

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  30. CarolineFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:16 PM

    I would like to read "Chicken Soup for the Cat & Dog Lover's Soul." because I like animals.
    beibei70@yahoo.com

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  31. CarolineFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:18 PM

    I'm a follower of your blog.
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  32. CarolineFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:30 PM

    I'm an email subscriber. :)
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  33. CarolineFebruary 24, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    A also follow yourBecca's Contest List blog. beibei70@yahoo.com

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  34. Heavenly SavingsFebruary 24, 2010 at 7:25 PM

    I would love the NASCAR book! How cool!
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  35. rubynrebaFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I'd like to read Chicken Soup for the Soul All in the Family
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  36. rubynrebaFebruary 25, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    I am a new follower.
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  37. NickolayFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    I love the Nascar edition one

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  38. NickolayFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:35 PM

    Blog Follower

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  39. NickolayFebruary 26, 2010 at 1:37 PM

    Twitter follower - parkerozgood

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  40. Khara O'NeilFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:54 AM

    I would like to read the True Love edition of Chicken Soup for the Soul. khara827rn at aol dot com

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  41. Khara O'NeilFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    I am following your blog via google friend connect. khara827rn at aol dot com

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  42. Khara O'NeilFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:55 AM

    I am an email subscriber. khara827rn at aol dot com

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  43. Khara O'NeilFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:56 AM

    I am following your contest blog via google friend. khara827rn at aol dot com

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  44. Khara O'NeilFebruary 27, 2010 at 7:57 AM

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  45. ChelseyFebruary 27, 2010 at 8:57 AM

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

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  46. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 1:04 PM

    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 :)
    Amanda Barnes
    amandakbarnes90(at)gmail(dot)com

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  47. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 2:29 PM

    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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  48. AnonymousFebruary 27, 2010 at 4:51 PM

    Would love to win !!

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  49. Linda KishFebruary 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM

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

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  50. MelanieFebruary 27, 2010 at 10:37 PM

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



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  51. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:53 AM

    I would love to read Mother and Son for the Soul.
    kdanna1 (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  52. BrandyFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:02 PM

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

    brandyblurbs at yahoo dot com

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  53. BrandyFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    I follow you on Google

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  54. BrandyFebruary 28, 2010 at 3:29 PM

    email subscriber

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  55. JayfrFebruary 28, 2010 at 5:54 PM

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

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  56. Hotsnotty2February 28, 2010 at 7:27 PM

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

    Hotsnotty2@hotmail.com

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  57. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 8:05 PM

    Chicken Soup - Moms & Sons!

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  58. yadgirlFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:59 PM

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

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  59. NancyeFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:02 PM

    I also like Chicken Soup for the Soul: The Story behind the Song

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  60. NancyeFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:03 PM

    Follower

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  61. NancyeFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:08 PM

    I follow Becca's Contest List Blog

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  62. NancyeFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:09 PM

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  63. NancyeFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:10 PM

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  64. cmanFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:18 PM

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

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  65. mail4roseyFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    I would like to read the Devotional Stories for Women.

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  66. AnonymousFebruary 28, 2010 at 10:56 PM

    I am interested in Chicken Soup for the Soul:The Story behind the Song. garrettsambo@aol.com

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