Operation Teen Book Drop 2010

I am participating once more in Operation Teen Book Drop. I have secretly left a copy of my bestselling thriller on a table at Starbucks (4357-50th Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta).

The object of OTBD is to leave copies of books in areas highly trafficked by teens. Starbucks is a hot spot for older teens and today, it has been super busy, due to a special free drink promotion if you bring in your travel mug--which I forgot at home. DOH!

My covert Operation began at 2:02 pm when I snuck over to an empty table and placed a signed copy of The River next to a newspaper. On the inside front cover, I wrote: 'If you find this, it's yours.'

On another page, I left a message explaining Operation Teen Book Drop and left the url for anyone interested in checking it out.

http://www.readergirlz.com/ and http://www.readergirlz.blogspot.com/

Now I'm spying on the empty table, waiting for someone to pick up The River and realize they've just received a free, autographed book. :-)

So if you live in Edmonton, it's now 2:40, and The River is still on that table. Come on down to Starbucks on 50th Street and pick it up! I'll be the one watching you! hehe

Today is Operation Teen Book Drop

"Operation TBD" puts 10,000 books into North America’s top pediatric hospitals in celebration of Support Teen Literature Day on April 17

I was hoping to "drop" copies of Whale Song to teens at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta, but they already had an event planned. So after some careful consideration of all worthwhile charities, schools etc, I decided to give my books to the Youth Emergency Shelter Society in Edmonton.

I was very pleased to go by their office this morning and drop off 4 copies of Whale Song for 4 resident teen girls and 4 copies of The River for 4 resident teen boys. These kids are in the SkY Program (Skills for Youth).

I also gave Y.E.S.S. two extra copies of each book to either give to new teens entering one of the programs or to place in the START House, a program is for 16-19 year olds who have no viable living alternative. These youths live at START House and attend school or work.

I feel very blessed to have been able to do my part for Operation Teen Book Drop and I look forward to participating next year.

This afternoon, you'll be able to find me at the TBD Authors forum.

Today, from 6-8pm Pacific/9-11pm Eastern, I'll be participating at the Post-Op Party online. Lots of prizes, chat with me and other authors and more.

For more information on Operation TBD, please visit http://www.readergirlz.com/.

Join me on April 17th for Operation Teen Book Drop

"Operation TBD" puts 10,000 books into North America’s top pediatric hospitals in celebration of Support Teen Literature Day on April 17

According to a press release sent out by readergirlz, an online book community for teen girls, "Teen patients in pediatric hospitals across the United States and Canada will receive 10,000 young adult novels, audiobooks, and graphic novels Thursday as readergirlz and the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) celebrate the second annual Support Teen Lit Day on April 17."

I first heard about this event from one of my MySpace friends, who just so happens to be one of the key organizers of readergirlz and this huge event. Unfortunately, I found out too late to have my publisher join the many others in giving books to teen patients in pediatric hospitals. I hope to be involved next year.

However, I will be participating in the TBD Post-Op Party on April 17th. That morning, I'm hoping to "drop" copies of Whale Song to teens at the Stollery Children's Hospital in Edmonton, Alberta. I'll visit with the teens, sign their books, then head back home to participate in the forums.

You'll be able to find me at the TBD Authors forum on Thursday afternoon. I look forward to chatting with you there.

For more information on Operation TBD, please visit http://www.readergirlz.com/.