Pre-order campaign


EVERY pre-order from Malaprop's Books will receive a bookmark, postcard, "story behind the story" essay, and stickers. ONE grand winner will win a huge package including TEN DIFFERENT BOOKS (contributors' previous works), signed art prints from RURAL VOICES, black nail polish, Little Debbie's treats, a juggling set and more!

To enter the Grand Prize giveaway:

1. Pre-order RURAL VOICES from any site or store. Email proof of purchase to noracarpenterwrites@gmail.com. 
 
OR

2. Request that your local library purchase RURAL VOICES and email proof of your request to noracarpenterwrites@gmail.com. 
"A must-purchase for libraries serving middle and high school readers. Highly recommended." 
                                 School Library Connection
"A great addition that explores an often misrepresented portion of readers."
​                                       School Library Journal
"A fresh and highly accessible contribution."
                                  Kirkus Reviews
"These stories, each one a sweetly crafted gem, are like exquisite stops along the lesser-traveled roads that lead to-or away from-home places, those small towns and villages that serve not only as beginnings and endings, but more importantly as the very middles of our hearts. It's like getting off the interstate and just letting the road take you there. You won't be sorry." 
                                   Kathi Appelt, author of                                     the Newbery Honor                                           Book & National Book                                       Award finalist The       
​                                      Underneath
"A rich, not to be missed collection that defies stereotypical images and reflects the actual diversity and economic realities of teens living in rural areas today."
                                  Traci Sorell, author of                                        the American Indian                                          Youth Literature Award                                      Honor Book and Boston                                         Globe-Horn Book Honor                                       Book We Are Grateful:                                            Otsaliheliga