Happy New Year, everyone! Today I announce the final winner in my year-long blog giveaway, a giveaway in which I endeavored to show my gratitude to my followers, fans, and friends for their support by spreading a bit of positivity in what seems, at times, an overwhelmingly negative world. When I started New Year=New Beginnings last January, I never dreamed the year would fly by in the blink of an eye. But here we are, in a brand new year! As I bring 2017’s giveaway to a close, my hope is that 2018 will prove to be a joyous year, filled with positive energy, for each one of you.

Let’s recap the past year and announce December’s winner!

January’s prize was a copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed.

February’s prize was an adorable plushie Curious George.

March’s prize was a set of Pilot’s pens, a Night Writer 2-pack with LED lights, perfect for writing in the dark, and a must have for writers or travelers.

April’s prize was winner’s choice of either a picture book manuscript critique (for writers) or a Personal Library Kit (for book lovers).

May’s prize was a set of two darling bookmarks: A Hippo and a Crocodile.

June’s prize was a Maurice Sendak Nutshell Library box set that includes four tiny classics: Alligators All Around, Chicken Soup With Rice, One Was Johnny, and Pierre.

July’s prize was a set of two music CDs by the amazing Emily Arrow: Storytime Singalong volumes 1 and 2!

August’s prize was a super cute, super fun novelty Writer’s Block Journal filled with 300 blank pages, ready and waiting for inspiration to hit!

September’s prize was a Dr. Seuss finger puppet set featuring three lovable characters from The Lorax (my favorite Dr. Seuss book)!

October’s prize was a stylish scarf designed to look like a library due date card.

November’s prize was a new copy of an old classic: Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening, a picture book that pairs Robert Frost’s poetic text with Susan Jeffer’s dreamy illustrations.

Last but not least, December’s prize brought New Year=New Beginnings full circle: a signed copy of my book The Peddler’s Bed or, alternatively, a picture book manuscript critique from me.

And the winner of December’s prize is…

Joan Leotta

Congratulations Joan! Please contact me by clicking HERE and let me know which prize you’d prefer.

It is with much appreciation to all who have read, followed, shared, liked or commented on my blog posts this past year that I bring this giveaway to a close. But, look for new content coming soon to Frog on a Blog, including more giveaways. Also, don’t forget to check back each week for the latest Picture Books At The Library post where I share new picture books. I’ll keep sharing; you keep reading! 🙂