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Giveaway: Faking Normal by Courtney C. Stevens (US only)

 

FAKING NORMAL

Author’s name: Courtney C. Stevens
Release date: 2/25/14
Publisher: HarperTeen
ISBN: 978-0-06-224538-0


 

ABOUT THE BOOK

Alexi Littrell hasn't told anyone what happened to her over the summer. Ashamed and embarrassed, she hides in her closet and compulsively scratches the back of her neck, trying to make the outside hurt more than the inside does.
 
At school, nobody sees the scratches or her pain. The only person she connects with is the mysterious Captain Lyric, who writes song lyrics on her fourth-period desk for her to complete. With pencil marks and music, Alexi carves out a comfortable space for herself as she and the Captain finish each other's songs—words on a desk feel safer than words spoken aloud.
 
But when Bodee Lennox, the quiet and awkward boy next door, comes to live with the Littrells, Alexi discovers an unlikely friend who understands her better than anyone. He has secrets of his own and knows all about suffering in silence. As they lean on each other for support, Alexi gives him the strength to deal with his past, and Bodee helps her find the courage to finally speak up.
 

 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR


Courtney C. Stevens grew up in Kentucky and lives in Nashville, Tennessee. She is an adjunct professor and a former youth minister. Her other skills include playing hide-and-seek, climbing trees, and being an Olympic torch bearer.

 

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One winner will receive a signed hard copy of Faking Normal plus swag. 
A second winner will receive a Channel Your Brave t-shirt plus swag.
 
Entering is simple, just fill out the entry form below. Winners will be announced on this site and in our monthly newsletter (sign up now!) within 30 days after the giveaway ends. 
 

During each giveaway, we ask entrants a question pertaining to the book. Here is the question they'll be answering in the comments below for extra entries:

Music can definitely help to soothe pain when we're going through tough times. How has music helped you during tough times?

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Cassie Gutman
Cassie Gutman (website) on Saturday, 01 February 2014 12:22

I used to be involved heavily in musical theatre, and performing on stage and singing was my very favorite thing to do to get my mind off homework, applications, and all the drama taking place at school. I could just let everything go!

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I used to be involved heavily in musical theatre, and performing on stage and singing was my very favorite thing to do to get my mind off homework, applications, and all the drama taking place at school. I could just let everything go!
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Guest - Kendra on Saturday, 01 February 2014 13:52

Music has definitely helped me feel not so alone during hard times.

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Music has definitely helped me feel not so alone during hard times.
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Vivien
Vivien (website) on Saturday, 01 February 2014 21:28

It can center my whole being!

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It can center my whole being!
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leandra
leandra (website) on Sunday, 02 February 2014 14:23

Music helps me deal with my emotions. If im angry I listen to an angry song and get it out in the car. If im sad it helps me to sort out what my feelings.

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Music helps me deal with my emotions. If im angry I listen to an angry song and get it out in the car. If im sad it helps me to sort out what my feelings.
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Kayla DeGroote
Kayla DeGroote on Sunday, 02 February 2014 23:48

Music helps me deal with my emotions when they go all over the place. It helps express my feelings in a way that I never could on my own

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Music helps me deal with my emotions when they go all over the place. It helps express my feelings in a way that I never could on my own :)
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Andrea Strube
Andrea Strube on Sunday, 02 February 2014 23:58

I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober

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I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober :)
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Guest - Andrea Strube on Sunday, 02 February 2014 23:59

I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober

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I used to be a serious drug addict. Because of music, mainly the bands The Postal Service and Say Anything, I was able to not only decide I wanted to quit, but was able to. January 16th was my 7th year sober :)
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Molly
Molly (website) on Monday, 03 February 2014 17:12

I can always count on music to be there for me when I'm in a bad mood. The right song can just brighten up my day.

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I can always count on music to be there for me when I'm in a bad mood. The right song can just brighten up my day.
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Agustina Gonzalez
Agustina Gonzalez (website) on Tuesday, 04 February 2014 12:54

yes! music is a part of my life

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yes! music is a part of my life :)
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Agustina Gonzalez
Agustina Gonzalez (website) on Tuesday, 04 February 2014 12:54

yes! music is a part of my life

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yes! music is a part of my life :)
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