Cleveland Reads is a yearlong citywide challenge led by Cleveland Public Library and the City of Cleveland to get the whole city to collectively read one million books and/or one million minutes in 2023.
To help us reach this goal, Literary Cleveland is issuing a special Read Local Challenge: for every book you read in 2023 by a local author, you can enter your name to win a free pizza.
How it worksStep 1: Read a book by a local author. This is any book in any genre from any time by an author with a connection to Greater Cleveland.
Step 2: For each book you read, complete this short form to enter to win a free pizza.
Step 3: Don't forget to log your book on Cleveland Reads so it can count towards our goal of one million books!
Step 4: On the last day of each month in 2023, Literary Cleveland will randomly select one winner to receive a free pizza from the local pizza shop of their choice.
Step 5: Repeat. The more books you read by local authors, the better your chance of winning free pizza!
Requirements
1) Must by 18 years or older (an adult can submit on behalf of a child; just use your name and add a note at the end)
1) Must live in Greater Cleveland (defined broadly)
2) All books must be by authors with a local connection. They should be from, have lived in, or currently live in Greater Cleveland or Northeast Ohio.
FAQ
Q: Can the book be self-published? A: Yes!
Q: Can the books be poetry, comics, graphic novels, picture books etc.? A: Absolutely yes!
Q: I'm not sure if this book or authors counts. Should I still enter? A: Yes! Also, feel free to ask questions at info@litcleveland.org.
Q: How will the winners be selected? A: On the last day each month, all entries will be loaded into https://wheelofnames.com/. We will spin to select a winner and contact them via email/phone. If we don't hear back in three days we will select another winner.
Q: If I win can I really get a free pizza of any kind from anywhere? A: Yes! As long as pizza place is local to Northeast Ohio (#sorrynotsorry Dominos).
Q: Is this just BOOK IT! again? A: Pretty much, yes.
Q: I have another question? A: Email us at info@litcleveland.org