Plain and simple: I love kids and as an advocate of education in my own community I have seen the power of education.
Elie Wiesel said: “Words can sometimes, in moments of grace, attain the quality of deeds.”
The gift of words can never be underestimated.
The Prize: A full manuscript critique of your middle grade novel (244 pages double-spaced maximum.) HELLO!
Jennifer Cervantes
The Darer: Jennifer was born and raised in San Diego, CA. but spent many summers in New Mexico as a child. She didn’t think there was much to do there so she made up lots of adventures and read countless books to pass the time. Somehow, she found her way back to New Mexico (temporarily) to attend college and then she met a great guy, which lead her to make New Mexico her home (permanently). She lives with her husband, and three daughters (who are great at giving their opinions) spending much of her time writing, teaching English at the university, enjoying sunsets, and eating chile fresh from the family farm.
Jennifer is inspired by her daughters Alex, Bella, and Jules, their silly friends, amazing stories, and real issues concerning kids who need hope and a place to call home. Through her books she wants to inspire children to read, to dream, and to hope.
Her first novel, TORTILLA SUN will be published by Chronicle in spring 2010. She is currently working on her second novel, REMEMBER ME BLUE.
About Tortilla Sun
Tortilla Sun is a tender, magical story about 12 year old Izzy Roybal who is sent to spend the summer in her nana’s New Mexico village where she is soon caught up in the foreign world of her own culture, from patron saints and soulful food to the curious and magical blessings Nana gives her tortillas. In Nana’s village she meets Mateo, the adventurous, treasure seeking thirteen year old boy who lives on the other side of the bolted door in Izzy’s bedroom and six year old Maggie, who is raising her cat, Frida, as a dog and sees marshmallow ghosts float out windows.
When the wind begins to whisper to Izzy, she is soon led on an adventure to learn about her father’s mysterious death, who she really is, and to connect the hidden pieces of her past.
The Dare: Place a minimum bid of $35 by leaving a comment, then outbid the highest bidder until you win! *All winners must take the solemn critiquee oath.*
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I’ll go 170.00.
11:59 pm EST July 8th.
Gracias!
This may sound like a silly question, but I don’t see mentioned the ending date for the auction. Would someone clue me in?
$165
Hey Jude (wasn’t thinking Beatles
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Good luck with the auction AND the WIP!
So generous. Just think of all the books this will buy!
Good luck!!!
Lets make that 160.00!
I’ll bid $150!
Looks like I’ll have to bump it up to 160.00!
Hi Pamela,
Yeah! A Land of Enchantment sister. I’m so excited you bid and thanks so much for supporting these kiddos!
Good luck
Heck yeah! This is an awesome opportunity I simply can’t pass up! The money goes to a wonderful cause and I’d love to have my work critiqued by a fellow New Mexican!
I’ll up the bid to $100.00
Hi Jude,
Thanks for your generosity! I am more than happy to read several chapters at a time. I do like regular submissions only because I want to stay present with the story. So for example, you could submit a third to be followed by the two thirds in two subs. Does that make sense?
great question
I bid $75, knowing full well that it’s worth so much more. . .
A full critique is so generous of you, Jennifer.
Can the winner send a work in progress in sections or do you prefer to wait for the whole MS at once? Is there a time limit if the high bidder wants feedback on one that’s not finished yet?
Hey Mandy,
Me too! What a great cause and what fun to get to read an aspiring author’s work
I’ll bump up to $50. I’m excited Jennifer!
Yeah! More bids for kids
Thanks so much
I’ll take it to $45!
Thanks for bidding!!
I love reviewing new manuscripts!
I’ll get it started at $35