My Little Red Book giveaway reminder

My Little Red Book
an anthology of personal reflections in the tradition of The Vagina Monologues
by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff - my review

Release of new edition: April 12, 2010

Description from publisher's site:
MY LITTLE RED BOOK is an anthology of stories about first periods, collected from women of all ages from around the world. The accounts range from light-hearted (the editor got hers while water skiing in a yellow bathing suit) to heart-stopping (a first period discovered just as one girl was about to be strip-searched by the Nazis). The contributors include well-known women writers (Meg Cabot, Erica Jong, Gloria Steinem, Cecily von Ziegesar), alongside today's teens. And while the authors differ in race, faith, or cultural background, their stories share a common bond: they are all accessible, deeply honest, and highly informative. Whatever a girl experiences or expects, she'll find stories that speak to her thoughts and feelings.

Ultimately, MY LITTLE RED BOOK is more than a collection of stories. It is a call for a change in attitude, for a new way of seeing periods. In a time when the taboo around menstruation seems to be one of the few left standing, it makes a difficult subject easier to talk about, and helps girls feel proud instead of embarrassed or ashamed. By revealing what it feels like to undergo this experience first hand, and giving women the chance to explain their feelings in their own words, it aims to provide support, entertainment, and a starting point for discussion for mothers and daughters everywhere. It is a book every girl should have. Period.

*** My Little Red Book Giveaway ***

If you haven't already, signup to win this book -offer ends May 16, 2010.

note: 10 winners for this one - U.S. and Canada only

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* giveaway prizes
Courtesy of Hachette Book Group
Thanks Brianne!

My Little Red Book dress and giveaway

My Little Red Book
an anthology of personal reflections
in the tradition of The Vagina Monologues
by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff - my review of first edition

Release of new edition: April 12, 2010

Description from publisher's site:
MY LITTLE RED BOOK is an anthology of stories about first periods, collected from women of all ages from around the world. The accounts range from light-hearted (the editor got hers while water skiing in a yellow bathing suit) to heart-stopping (a first period discovered just as one girl was about to be strip-searched by the Nazis).

The contributors include well-known women writers (Meg Cabot, Erica Jong, Gloria Steinem, Cecily von Ziegesar), alongside today's teens. And while the authors differ in race, faith, or cultural background, their stories share a common bond: they are all accessible, deeply honest, and highly informative. Whatever a girl experiences or expects, she'll find stories that speak to her thoughts and feelings.

Ultimately, MY LITTLE RED BOOK is more than a collection of stories. It is a call for a change in attitude, for a new way of seeing periods. In a time when the taboo around menstruation seems to be one of the few left standing, it makes a difficult subject easier to talk about, and helps girls feel proud instead of embarrassed or ashamed.

By revealing what it feels like to undergo this experience first hand, and giving women the chance to explain their feelings in their own words, it aims to provide support, entertainment, and a starting point for discussion for mothers and daughters everywhere. It is a book every girl should have. Period.

Read an excerpt.

Book trailer created by the author, Rachel Kauder Nalebuff:



*** My Little Red Book Giveaway ***

Open to US and Canadian residents only, no PO boxes.

Offer ends: April 30, 2010 --> extended to May 16, 2010

Winners: there will be a lucky 10 selected randomly
yes, 10 books up-for-grabs!

TO DO:

1. Watch the video above and comment below.

2. Visit Bloodbath Products and tell me which item(s) capture your fancy.

If your blogger profile does not have your contact email and you want to be notified via email then include your email in comments too. OR you can check back to see if you are the winner - usually posted within 2 days after the deadline date.
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* giveaway prizes
Courtesy of Hachette Book Group
Thanks Brianne!

* part of Bloodbath Product's Spooky Spring Easter Casket giveaway, April 15-30, 2010.

* if you would like to learn how to make your own Book Fashion silhouette, let me know in comments with your email

* source for silhouette

My Little Red Book edited by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff

My Little Red Book

edited by Rachel Kauder Nalebuff

Published: 2009

Hardback: 225 pages

Genre: Short Stories

Rating: 5

Inspiration: fascination with menstruation

Description from book:

My Little Red Book is an anthology of stories about first periods, collected from women of all ages from around the world. The accounts range from lighthearted (the editor got hers while waterskiing in a yellow bathing suit) to heart-stopping (a first period discovered just as one girl was about to be strip-searched by the Nazis). The contributors include well-known women writers (Meg Cabot, Erica Jong, Gloria Steinem, Cecily von Ziegesar), alongside today's teens.

Ultimately, My Little Red Book is more than a collection of stories. It is a call for a change in attitude. By revealing what it feels like to undergo this experience firsthand and giving women the chance to explain their feelings in their own words, My Little Red Book aims to provide support, entertainment, and a starting point for discussion for mothers and daughters everywhere.

For additional stories, video, and more information go to: http://www.MyLittleRedBook.net/

My thoughts:

In-a-word(s): Monthly visitor

Wonderful collection of experiences that run the gamet from indifference to reeeeeally BIG deal.