READ BOOKS, WIN PRIZES!
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INSTRUCTIONS
Who's ready to read some books and win some prizes? Play along with us leading up to September 22nd to prepare to meet our amazing 2018 lineup, and win cool swag too!
There are 3 tiers: six in a row, block of nine, and outer circle. You must complete the tiers in numerical order to win.
There are 3 tiers: six in a row, block of nine, and outer circle. You must complete the tiers in numerical order to win.
Tier One
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Tier Two
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Tier Three
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T1: Six in a Row - You can get any six in a straight line, whether that be vertical, horizontal, or diagonal.
Prize: you'll receive an exclusive pin and #BTAF18 bingo bookmark.
T2: Block of Nine - After you've succeeded in getting six in a row, make a 3x3 square on the board.
NOTE: Your block of nine cannot be touching more than one of the outer edges!
Prize: you'll be entered in a raffle to receive a super cool BTAF tote bag! (5 winners)
T3: Outer Square - Once you've completed tiers 1 + 2, see if you can fill in all the squares along the outer edges!
Prize: you'll be entered in a raffle to receive a #BTAF18 T-shirt! (3 winners)
HOW TO ENTER
As you read the books, make sure to review them on Amazon* or Goodreads! Once you've completed a level, submit the links to your reviews below. There's an entry form for each tier. Remember to go in order!
*Of course we always encourage you to buy from your local indie or support your local library whenever possible!
RULES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do books I've read before May 1st count?
Absolutely! As long as you remember enough to review them, check off that square!
Do reviews I've written before May 1st count?
Yes, those count as well!
Some of these books come out later in the year.
Yes they do! Part of the challenge is to see how many you can read leading up to September 22nd. That means you can read ARCs or you can speed read books as they come out in August and September. We tried to spread those books out so no two are in the same row of 6, but the outer circle is meant to be challenging!
Can I stop after I get six in a row?
Of course! This is meant to be fun and you can read as many or as few books as you're comfortable with.
Can I earn more than one six in a row prize?
Sure! But only one outer edge can count toward your six in a row(s), and please submit separate entries for each six in a row you collect with a note saying it is a new entry and how many you've collected before so we don't get confused!
Can my six in a row and block of nine overlap?
As long as your block of nine doesn't touch more than one outer edge you're good to go!
Squares 29 and 32 say we need to read FIVE books each! What's that about?
Those squares can be checked off as a bonus once you've read enough relevant titles on the board! Like a free space you have to work for. ;)
What is this "backlist" that square 7 refers to?
Titles by our authors that were not published this year and are not included in a current series. For example, Kiersten White's THE CHAOS OF STARS, Tiffany D. Jackson's ALLEGEDLY, or David Levithan's EVERY DAY.
My six in a row/block of nine/outer square overlap with each other! Do I submit the same review twice when providing links for the higher tiers?
Good question! Yes, please submit the link again with a note that says it's also a part of your Tier X submission.
When will I receive my exclusive pin and bookmark?
We'll mail them out in batches leading up to the festival!
When will I know if I won one of the raffles?
We'll email the winners on Friday, September 21st and you can pick up your prize at the festival!
Who do I reach out to if I have a question?
For any other questions not listed here, feel free to email renee@bostonteenauthorfestival.com!
*Of course we always encourage you to buy from your local indie or support your local library whenever possible!
RULES
- This game is open to US residents only.
- Readers of any age can play along, but if you're under the age of 18 please make sure to get permission from a parent or guardian before sharing your shipping address.
- Anyone in the continental US is welcome to play along but 2nd and 3rd tier prizes will be prioritized for those who plan to attend the festival.
- The game ends on Friday, September 21st at 12pm EST and all entries must be received before then.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Do books I've read before May 1st count?
Absolutely! As long as you remember enough to review them, check off that square!
Do reviews I've written before May 1st count?
Yes, those count as well!
Some of these books come out later in the year.
Yes they do! Part of the challenge is to see how many you can read leading up to September 22nd. That means you can read ARCs or you can speed read books as they come out in August and September. We tried to spread those books out so no two are in the same row of 6, but the outer circle is meant to be challenging!
Can I stop after I get six in a row?
Of course! This is meant to be fun and you can read as many or as few books as you're comfortable with.
Can I earn more than one six in a row prize?
Sure! But only one outer edge can count toward your six in a row(s), and please submit separate entries for each six in a row you collect with a note saying it is a new entry and how many you've collected before so we don't get confused!
Can my six in a row and block of nine overlap?
As long as your block of nine doesn't touch more than one outer edge you're good to go!
Squares 29 and 32 say we need to read FIVE books each! What's that about?
Those squares can be checked off as a bonus once you've read enough relevant titles on the board! Like a free space you have to work for. ;)
What is this "backlist" that square 7 refers to?
Titles by our authors that were not published this year and are not included in a current series. For example, Kiersten White's THE CHAOS OF STARS, Tiffany D. Jackson's ALLEGEDLY, or David Levithan's EVERY DAY.
My six in a row/block of nine/outer square overlap with each other! Do I submit the same review twice when providing links for the higher tiers?
Good question! Yes, please submit the link again with a note that says it's also a part of your Tier X submission.
When will I receive my exclusive pin and bookmark?
We'll mail them out in batches leading up to the festival!
When will I know if I won one of the raffles?
We'll email the winners on Friday, September 21st and you can pick up your prize at the festival!
Who do I reach out to if I have a question?
For any other questions not listed here, feel free to email renee@bostonteenauthorfestival.com!
SHARE YOUR PROGRESS
Want to read along with the BTAF team and others in the community? Share your progress using #BTAFbingo and we'll repost you in addition to sharing our own current reads!
For those of you who like to craft, you can download the printable version here where you can cut/paste the books you read and share photos as you race to the finish! (This is 100% optional, the reviews are the only entry requirement.)
For those of you who like to craft, you can download the printable version here where you can cut/paste the books you read and share photos as you race to the finish! (This is 100% optional, the reviews are the only entry requirement.)
ENTRY FORMS
Submissions MUST be received by Friday, September 21st at noon EST to qualify for entry.
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PRIZES
Of course you're probably wondering what it is you're entering for. Well, here are the prizes you can win for playing along!
Exclusive bookmark and pin!
(while supplies last)
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1 of 5 BTAF tote bags!
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1 of 3 BTAF T-Shirts!
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