May 17, 2011by kmessner

Marty McGuire Contest Winners!

Thanks to all who shared your third grade memories to help me celebrate the launch of my new chapter book series, starring third grader Marty McGuire! You can check out the memory collection here on the contest post or here on the MARTY MCGUIRE Facebook page. Contest winners who will receive a signed hardcover are:

Blog: Laura Pauling

Twitter: @MsHoughton

Facebook: Jen Petro-Roy

Congrats! Winners, please email me (kmessner at kate messner dot com) with your mailing address so I can send out your books!)

If you didn’t win but still want to get to know Marty, just ask at your favorite bookstore. MARTY MCGUIRE was just listed on the Summer 2011 Kids Indie Next List as a recommendation by indie booksellers (so please check at your locatl indie first!)

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