Today is the 75th anniversary of Penguin!
I am sure all of you have read a book published by Penguin at some point in your life (and probably at some point this year)! They have many awesome imprints, including Dutton, Razorbill, Viking...
One of the coolest things they are doing in celebration of their anniversary is explained here by Lindsay (a publicist for Penguin):
A bright-orange Penguin Mobile (an adorable mini-cooper with the Penguin logo) is driving to bookstores all over the US to bring some of our bestselling authors to parties in their hometowns, increase awareness of The Nature Conservancy, and promote literacy. At each event, a set of 75 Penguin Books is donated to a local library or literacy group. Each author is signing the Penguin-mobile as it makes its way across the United States, and the summer’s events will culminate with a party at the New York Public Library in September where Penguin will auction the car with the proceeds going to the New York Public Library. Penguin is also donating sets of books to numerous U.S. military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan.
I am not able to do something quite as cool (unfortunately), but I do want to acknowledge this great landmark!
To celebrate, Penguin has offered one of the books from the selection of 75 they have traveling across the country:
Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult!
Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult!
To enter this giveaway, please leave a comment with your e-mail and a comment about Penguin - a book of theirs you love, your favorite Penguin imprint, what you think of their Penguin Mobile - anything! Please make this comment a little more than "I love Penguin" (though you are certainly encouraged to express your love, please add a little more detail :) )
Recruiting your friends will get you an extra entry - leave an extra comment telling me how you spread the word about this contest and Penguin's celebration!
US Only. This giveaway will end August 15.
For more information about Penguin and their anniversary, please check out their anniversary website!


