Hello, my fellow die-hards! By (semi) popular demand, here it is! The Leviathan ARC Charity Drawing!
For those who may have missed the original post on my main blog, welcome! The concept is simple: Stuff is kind of wack all over the place. Lots of people need a helping hand right now, so what better time for a charity event? There will be more detailed information below, but basically, from today, April 18th, until midnight on May 3rd, charitable donations of $5 or more to any of the organizations on the list I have compiled below will earn you an opportunity to win an advanced reader copy (or “ARC”) of Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld, featuring the original, unused cover art for the novel!
An additional entry will be earned for every $5 you donate. On May 4th, two winners will be randomly selected from our pool of incredibly generous and kindhearted participants to receive their prizes!
More info under the cut, and thank you so much to everyone!
List of Non-Profit Organizations
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Instructions:
1. Please read the full list of instructions and rules for this event.
2. Choose from the eligible non-profits listed here, and make a donation of $5 USD or more any time from April 18th until midnight on May 3rd.
3. Screenshot, download, or photograph a readable copy of the official receipt for your donation, attach it to an email, and send it to [email protected] along with your preferred method of contact: either phone number or email. Personal information on your receipt may be redacted, but please leave the organization name, donation amount, and full date uncovered, or I will not be able to count it as an entry.
4. You’re done! For every $5 you give, your name will be entered into the drawing once. If you would like to donate to more than one organization, that’s fine! Simply attach both receipts in the same email, or send a separate email if the donations are given at different times.
5. On May 4th, a random drawing will be held to select two winners, who will each be contacted to provide additional information in order for me to send them their books!
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Rules:
-A viewable copy/screenshot of your official receipt confirming your donation of a minimum $5 USD must be sent to [email protected] by midnight on May 3rd, 2022 in order to be eligible for participation in the drawing. Unofficial receipts will not be accepted.
-Your name will be entered into the drawing for each $5 you donate- If $10 is donated, your name will be entered twice; if $15 is donated, your name will be entered three times, and so on. There is no cap limit on donation amount, and multiple donations may be made to different charitable organizations.
-Donations to your choice of any of the listed organizations will be accepted. Donations to unlisted organizations will not earn an entry into the drawing. If you feel strongly that a certain non-profit should be added to the list, please contact me by email at [email protected] before making a donation. I will review it, and potentially add it.
-Two winning participants will be selected via random drawing on May 4th, 2022. Winners will be contacted by either email or phone, depending on their preferred method of communication as indicated in their original email. Multiple attempts will be made to contact the winners, but if a response is not received within a week of the drawing date, a new winner will be drawn from the remaining pool of participants.
-Winners must be willing to divulge their name and address by private email or text in order for their prize to be shipped. It is acceptable for participants to redact any personal information from their receipts, except for the date of donation, organization name, and amount donated. All personal information will be kept entirely confidential.
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FAQ:
What is an ARC/Advanced Reader Copy?
Well, in the words of Sir Westerfeld himself: “Advanced Readers Copies are a special, cheap-paper print run for publicity purposes. They are sent to buyers at major chains, indie bookstore owners, well-connected librarians, book clubs, reviewers, my agent, bloggers who beg really well, and me, roughly in that order.” Notably, in this case, the ARCs I will be giving away feature the original cover art for Leviathan, with Alek and his Stormwalker! While ARCs in general may or may not be valuable depending on who you talk to, these are a pretty cool thing to have for anyone who’s a big fan of the series!
Are the books new?
Alas, no. These are, realistically, limited-run promotional copies of a novel that was published over a decade ago. They are used, so both have some very minor cosmetic wear and tear, but overall are in very good condition. Both books are entirely readable, and do not have any markings, stains, or stickers on them- Nothing that will prevent you from enjoying them (or the gorgeous art) to the fullest extent!
I don’t have a lot of money. Isn’t it unfair that people who can afford to donate more will have a better chance at winning a book?
True, donating more money increases your chances of being one of the winners. For a normal drawing, I would absolutely do everything possible to make sure that every participant had an equal probability of winning- but remember, this is a charity event! The goal is to raise as much money as possible for good causes. Therefore, I’ve elected to structure this event more like a lottery- and, hey! Just like the lottery, lower odds don’t preclude you from winning! Even if your chances aren’t good, you still have a chance!
What if I want to donate for the event, but am not actually interested in receiving a copy of the book?
No problem! Just indicate in your email that you aren’t interested in being entered into the drawing.
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Still have questions? I promise I don’t bite. Feel free to send an ask here on tumblr, or shoot me an email at [email protected] with the word “question” in the subject line. I’ll get back to you as soon as possible!
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Hey y’all!! The Leviathan ARC Charity Drawing is officially complete!! Our two winners have been contacted, so if you submitted an entry and don’t have an email or text at this time, unfortunately your name was not drawn to win a book. Thank you SO MUCH to everyone who participated- our active fandom may be little, but you guys donated a whopping $270 to support people in need, providing medical care and emergency relief to those who need it. You’re all amazing and I appreciate every single one of you more than I can say. I hope everyone can rest happy tonight knowing that they did something to help others. Thanks so much <3 <3 <3
Hello everyone!! I’m here with a reminder that today, May 3rd, is the LAST day to donate to charity for a chance to win a limited edition advanced reader copy of Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan!! A minimum of only $5 will grant you an entry into the drawing, and entrants will earn an ADDITIONAL entry for each $5 they donate!! Submissions are open until midnight. Please see our pinned post for full details, and thank you so much to everyone who has already participated <3
Hello everyone!! I’m here with a reminder that today, May 3rd, is the LAST day to donate to charity for a chance to win a limited edition advanced reader copy of Scott Westerfeld’s Leviathan!! A minimum of only $5 will grant you an entry into the drawing, and entrants will earn an ADDITIONAL entry for each $5 they donate!! Submissions are open until midnight. Please see our pinned post for full details, and thank you so much to everyone who has already participated <3
Three days left!! For those who may not have seen, submissions in the form of $5 or more donations to any of the charities listed here will earn entry into the Leviathan ARC Charity Drawing!! Check out this blog’s pinned post for details <3
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Hey all!! Just a reminder that there is ONE (1) week remaining in the Leviathan ARC Charity Drawing! Submissions will close at midnight on May 3rd. Thanks so much to everyone who has participated so far!!
Luck! One I found online and bought from an independent bookshop called Kathmandu Books, and the other just... came in the mail after I ordered a different edition off Thriftbooks. Wild.
Donations in the amount of $5 or more to any organization on the following list of non-profit groups are all eligible for an entry into the Leviathan ARC Charity Drawing!
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Doctors Without Borders/Medecins Sans Frontieres
An international humanitarian organization working around the globe to bring medical aid to those in need.
International Refugee Assistance Project
An organization dedicated to developing and enforcing legal and human rights for refugees and displaced persons by mobilizing direct legal aid, litigation, and systemic advocacy.
Save The Children
A global group working to provide assistance to children via better education, health care, and economic opportunities, as well as providing emergency aid in natural disasters, war, and other conflicts.
APOPO
A non-profit organization focused on returning safe land to communities in war-impacted countries by training giant pouched rats to safely detect unexploded landmines, and to identify tuberculosis to facilitate rapid, accurate diagnosis and care for those with TB.
CARE International
An international humanitarian agency delivering emergency relief and working to improve lives by battling worldwide poverty, hunger, and inaccessibility to education and healthcare.
