National Capstone Contest Awards 20 School Libraries $2,000 in Books
Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the recipients of its 20 Libraries Win $2,000 contest.
Minneapolis, MN, November 19, 2011 --(PR.com)-- Capstone, a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, announces the recipients of its 20 Libraries Win $2,000 contest. The 20 winning schools each receive a $2,000 gift certificate redeemable for Capstone books from any of its imprints, CIL Enhanced eBooks, or a subscription to PebbleGo, a preK-3 reading and research database. More than 560 schools from across the country entered the contest which ran from Aug.–Oct. 15, 2011.
“Congratulations to our 20 lucky winners! Our contest was inspired by our 20th anniversary and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by awarding these schools books for their libraries. In a time when budgets are extremely tight, we know every little bit helps,” said Matt Keller, Capstone’s Chief Marketing Officer.
The 20 winners are:
- Christopher Shanks at Rushton School in Birmingham, Ala.
- Marcia Joyce at Frances Owen Holaway Elementary in Tucson, Ariz.
- Theresa Morrison at Park View Elementary in Ripon, Calif.
- Susan Hill at Esther F. Garrison in Savannah, Ga.
- Carol Short at Wendell Elementary in Wendell, Idaho
- Pam VanMeter at Brookside Elementary School 54 in Indianapolis, Ind.
- Christine Hoover at St. Patrick School in Chesterton, Ind.
- Tracy Lewis at Green County Intermediate School in Greensburg, Ky.
- Eleanor D. Merritt at Maggiore Elementary in Metairie, La.
- Miranda Paris at Forked River School Library in Forked River, N.J.
- Jenci Huebner at Del Norte Elementary School in Roswell, N.M.
- Ana Tomblin at Astor Elementary School in Portland, Ore.
- Nanci Booher at Multisensory Learning Academy in Fairview, Ore.
- Mitchell Will at Maple Glen Elementary in Maple Glen, Pa.
- Vicki Sinner at Greenwood School District in Millerstown, Pa.
- Serena Gutnik at Tea Intermediate School in Tea, S.D.
- Norma Binkley at Pegram Elementary in Pegram, Tenn.
- Lori Katzfey at George West Elementary in George West, Texas
- Paula Pajewski at Luther Elementary Library in South Milwaukee, Wis.
- Stacy Breunig at Spruce Street Elementary in Sauk City, Wis.
“I love Capstone! I have ordered a variety of titles from Pebble, Pebble Plus, and Heinemann Raintree every year I have been a media specialist. Capstone books are kid friendly, and my students love to read all of the selections that I have purchased. And now I have won $2,000 in books from this great company. My students and I are so lucky,” said contest winner Susan Hill, Library Media Specialist at Esther F. Garrison School.
About Capstone
Capstone is a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, offering everything from nonfiction, fiction, and picture books to interactive books, audio books, and literacy programs. Imprints and divisions include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Heinemann-Raintree, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, and Capstone Digital. For more information, visit www.CapstonePub.com. Connect with them at http://Connect.CapstonePub.com.
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“Congratulations to our 20 lucky winners! Our contest was inspired by our 20th anniversary and we can’t think of a better way to celebrate than by awarding these schools books for their libraries. In a time when budgets are extremely tight, we know every little bit helps,” said Matt Keller, Capstone’s Chief Marketing Officer.
The 20 winners are:
- Christopher Shanks at Rushton School in Birmingham, Ala.
- Marcia Joyce at Frances Owen Holaway Elementary in Tucson, Ariz.
- Theresa Morrison at Park View Elementary in Ripon, Calif.
- Susan Hill at Esther F. Garrison in Savannah, Ga.
- Carol Short at Wendell Elementary in Wendell, Idaho
- Pam VanMeter at Brookside Elementary School 54 in Indianapolis, Ind.
- Christine Hoover at St. Patrick School in Chesterton, Ind.
- Tracy Lewis at Green County Intermediate School in Greensburg, Ky.
- Eleanor D. Merritt at Maggiore Elementary in Metairie, La.
- Miranda Paris at Forked River School Library in Forked River, N.J.
- Jenci Huebner at Del Norte Elementary School in Roswell, N.M.
- Ana Tomblin at Astor Elementary School in Portland, Ore.
- Nanci Booher at Multisensory Learning Academy in Fairview, Ore.
- Mitchell Will at Maple Glen Elementary in Maple Glen, Pa.
- Vicki Sinner at Greenwood School District in Millerstown, Pa.
- Serena Gutnik at Tea Intermediate School in Tea, S.D.
- Norma Binkley at Pegram Elementary in Pegram, Tenn.
- Lori Katzfey at George West Elementary in George West, Texas
- Paula Pajewski at Luther Elementary Library in South Milwaukee, Wis.
- Stacy Breunig at Spruce Street Elementary in Sauk City, Wis.
“I love Capstone! I have ordered a variety of titles from Pebble, Pebble Plus, and Heinemann Raintree every year I have been a media specialist. Capstone books are kid friendly, and my students love to read all of the selections that I have purchased. And now I have won $2,000 in books from this great company. My students and I are so lucky,” said contest winner Susan Hill, Library Media Specialist at Esther F. Garrison School.
About Capstone
Capstone is a leading publisher of children’s books and digital products and services, offering everything from nonfiction, fiction, and picture books to interactive books, audio books, and literacy programs. Imprints and divisions include Capstone Press, Compass Point Books, Heinemann-Raintree, Picture Window Books, Stone Arch Books, and Capstone Digital. For more information, visit www.CapstonePub.com. Connect with them at http://Connect.CapstonePub.com.
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