Contest: The World in Your Lunch Box!

The World in Your Lunch Box is an entertaining look at the rich history and astonishing science behind everyday staples in the North American diet. Who knew ham sandwiches and macaroni and cheese had such complex (and delicious) back stories?

To celebrate the book's release, illustrator Sa Boothroyd has generously donated some tea towels, coasters, and magnets featuring her original artwork. And author Claire Eamer is pitching in with a signed, personalized bookplate!

Two prize packs are available at SMS Book Reviews (click here to go enter!), and the third is available right here! Details below.

Prize pack contains:

• One paperback copy of The World in Your Lunch Box
• A signed, personalized bookplate from the author
  
• One tea towel (design: "Don't forget to stop and smell the flowers")
• 2 magnets ("People watching what they eat" and "Families are like fudge")

Rules:
Contest open to residents of Canada and the U.S.
E-mail annick AT annickpress DOT com with the subject line "World in Your Lunch Box Contest" to enter.
One entry per person/household.

Winner will be drawn at random.
Entry deadline: April 19, 2012.

Good luck!

Celebrate the Love of Reading and Writing This Valentine's!

Happy Valentine's Day! Although most people use February 14th to reflect on the people they love, there's no harm in looking past romantic love and also celebrating the things you love to do.

For example, author Claire Eamer loves research and writing, and her passion for both shines through in her recent interview in Arctica magazine. Click here to read about how Claire got her start in children's books, why she feels having a limited background in science can be an advantage, and what she enjoys about writing for children rather than adults (though she does write for both!).

And if you love food, you're sure to love her latest book, The World in Your Lunch Box, in which she uncovers the tasty stories behind many favorite foods (macaroni and cheese, pizza--you name it!).

Whether you love reading, writing, eating, or--like me--all three, have a lovely Valentine's Day!