“I’d rather you shot at tin cans in the back yard, but I know you’ll go after birds. Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit ’em, but remember it’s a sin to kill a mockingbird.” – Atticus Finch
Penguin Random House have today launched a ten-day social media campaign to get people to (re)read To Kill a Mockingbird, ahead of the release of Harper Lee’s highly-anticipated second novel Go Set a Watchman.
The ten-day challenge, which will run from 21–31 May, is described as a ‘a read-along for readers old and new, (re)discovering and discussing the book together to a loose ten day plan.’
‘We’ll together be reading this brilliant piece of work by Harper Lee in preparation for Lee’s second book, Go Set a Watchman, out on the 14th July.’
You can keep up with what’s going on by following the Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Tumblr sites that have been set up for Go Set a Watchman.
‘During this time we’ll be releasing lots of Mockingbird material, like family tree infographics, story guides and our favourite quotes,’ A Random House spokesperson has said. ‘We’ll also be making a call-out for everyone to share photos of their well-loved copies of To Kill a Mockingbird and hosting competitions to win copies of Go Set A Watchman to be sent out to lucky recipients as soon as the book is published in July.’
I don’t own a well-loved copy, although I did buy a copy of the new edition a couple of months back in anticipation of the release of Go Set a Watchman. I’m just so keen that I jumped ahead of the game!
Haven’t got a copy yet? Click here to solve that problem.
Go Set a Watchman, which sees Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird return to Maycomb as an adult, will be released on 14th July.
****GIVEAWAY****
In keeping with the spirit of the campaign I’ve decided to give you a chance to win a copy of the 50th anniversary edition of To Kill a Mockingbird. So if you want to take part in the challenge, but don’t have a copy of the book here’s your chance to get one. Just comment on this post by Sunday 24th May to be in with a chance of winning. The winner will be selected at random.
Good luck!
I looooved this book! Can’t wait for the next installment!
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Thanks so much for sharing! I’m new to wordpress, would you mind if I ‘reblogged’ and shared this?
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Thanks for commenting.
Please feel free to share anything you’d like, I’d be very happy for you to do so.
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Hi there, could you please contact me with your address?
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Reblogged this on thekidsbookblogger.
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What a wonderful idea, Jade! The last time I read To Kill a Mockingbird was a decade ago and my copy of it has been lost in the shark’s nest that I keep at my parents’ house. Enter me ({})
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Wait so Atticus’ statement about it being a sin to kill a mockingbird is a symbol of his struggle to free the wrongly accused black man on trial. I never thought of that. I may need to reread this book a 3rd time
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Here’s hoping you win then 🙂
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I think Boo Radley can also be seen as a ‘mockingbird’….(I’m also rereading)
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After so many years, I want to read it again.
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this has been on my to be read list for a while now but i never actually owned. hopefully i win!
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I would like a copy of to Kill a Mockingbird 🙂
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I have my fingers crossed for you 🙂
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Since I never read the book, I feel like it’s time to finally do that and see what all the fuzz is about. 🙂
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I would love a copy. I haven’t read this since high school but I want to reread it now!
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I have never read the book! It’s on my mountainous to read list under the ‘How have you not read this? It’s a classic!!!’ section. I would love a copy!!!
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Would like to own this.
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I was disappointed when I found out that I wont read this book in high school. MY college classes never taught it either. I need to read this!
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Just started re-reading tonight! What a treat! What a great book!
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Please make sure I win this book as I haven’t read it since God was a boy!!
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Just reread it last month, can’t wait for July!
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I really loved this book and to be able to read the prequel would definitely make my summer 🙂
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Really loved #TKAM. Hope I can get my hands on the 50th anniversary copy. 😉
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Thanks for the follow! To Kill A Mockingbird is one of my favorite classics. I can’t wait for the new one to come out! 😊
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My pleasure 🙂 thank you! Good luck!
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Thanks! I’m keeping my fingers crossed.
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Would love to win this book 🙂
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I first read TKIM in year 5. Have retread it every couple of years since then (read 20+ times). All time favoute. Both excited and apprehensive about Go Set a Watchman
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Would love to have this beautiful book on my shelf \m/
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I just officially became a “book nerd” earlier this year and,I would love to have that copy of Harper Lee’s classic masterpiece. Am so excited for Go Set a Watchman!!
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What a great idea and a fabulous way to celebrate the launch!
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Love this book! I would love to have a physical copy!
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Love this book so much! I would be SO grateful if you gave me a copy!
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Fingers crossed!
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Thank you everyone for taking part. I have now drawn the winner.
Congratulations to thekidsbookblogger!
I will email you shortly for your address.
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