Contest: Whisper by Phoebe Kitanidis [CLOSED]

Yes, it took a while for me to finally post this. It's been such an amazing honor for me to host this contest right here at my blog because I've been so happy while recommending it for everybody, everywhere, anytime! Whisper is not only an adorable, original book, but it is also by one of the nicest authors I have ever talked to. And it means so much to me, since I am from far away from the North America and Europe, continents where most people might speak English fluently and have bigger opportunities to meet their favorite authors. :)

I must have said once that since I first saw the cover of Whisper and read its synopsis, months before the release date, I had been so wanting to receive a copy to read. That's when I, after a while, took courage to send Phoebe Kitanidis a request. I was sincerely afraid of hearing a big NO, because I know it's not so cool to email authors... Some might get bothered. But then she, like always have been, was very nice to me and fowarded the request to another person who could send me. I kept waiting for being contacted and a week after that I had a review copy in my hands. Happy dances all day!

Whisper came out on April 27th, 2010 by Balzer + Bray, an imprint of HaperCollins Publishers. By the love I have for this book, I would also love you if you read and commented on my INTERVIEW with Phoebe and on my REVIEW of Whisper to get extra entries.

EDIT: After posting here, Phoebe wrote a short note to us. Read it below.

"I'm thrilled that Books Out of the Bookshelves is hosting this international contest for Whisper! While I was writing the book, I was lost in the world of Joy and Icka and their strange ability (or disability?). I hardly dared to imagine that people in countries far away from me might read it--and even now, that seems like the coolest part of having a book come out. Knowing that it will go places I haven't been. I love working with bloggers like Raíla who are enthusiastic, professional, and just plain fun to talk to online. To all Raíla's readers, I wish you the best of luck in her contest!" – Phoebe Kitanidis

Thank you so much, Phoebe. You're my favorite! <3

Now that I have the chance to pick a follower of my blog to win a hardcover copy of Whisper, plus bookmarks and stickers (all provided by Phoebe herself) I'm more than happy. So thank her, not me. To enter, it's very simple: be a follower. But, if you want to get extra entries, just pay attention on the form.

CONTEST RULES

• Open internationally only for followers of this blog.
• I will use the Random.Org to pick the winner.
• The winner will have 2 weeks to claim her/his prize.
  
• This contest will end on June 22nd, 2010.
• Fill out the FORM.

P.S.: You can fill the form once and, then if you want to record a video or something to get the extra entries, you can fill it out again so I'll add your new entries. :)

Aviso para brasileiros: em breve, provavelmente, teremos um sorteio do ARC de Whisper exclusivo para vocês!