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WordCount

Time to curl up with a good book!

Prizes

PRIZES FOR READING!

  • Everyone who completes WordCount receives a 2021 Illinois Humanities WordCount sticker. (We’re pretty sure it will become a collector’s item!)
  • The first 10 people to read or listen to five books, magazines, articles, etc. will receive a $30 gift card to Bookshop.org.
  • The person who reads or listens to the most books, magazines, articles, etc. gets a 2021 Illinois Humanities WordCount button and a WordCount Sticker PLUS a Wintry Words and Cozy Comfy Things gift basket with Illinois-made drinks, decadent chocolate, snacks, games and books.

PRIZES FOR FUNDRAISING and FOR DONATING!

  • Everyone who gives least $25, or raises at least $25 on their fundraising page, gets a 2021 Illinois Humanities WordCount button and a WordCount Sticker.
  • Whoever raises the most money on their fundraising page gets a 2021 Illinois Humanities WordCount button and a WordCount Sticker PLUS a Wintry Words and Cozy Comfy Things gift basket with Illinois-made drinks, decadent chocolate, snacks, games and books. Need help figuring out how to share your fundraising page? Email nina@hooplagroupla.com.
    • Check out who’s in the lead by scrolling down on the Home page

PRIZES FOR SPREADING THE WORD

  • We will be selecting a "spreading the word winner" to receive a $30 gift card to Bookshop.org. Each time you post to Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook using the hashtag #IHWordCount AND tag @ILHumanities you will be entered to win.  If you include a picture of what you're reading, you'll earn two entries in the drawing.
  • The first five people who post an #IHWordCount TikTok video and sends the link to nina@hooplagroupla.com will receive a $30 gift card to Bookshop.org.
  • Whoever gets the most people to sign up for WordCount (send them your personalized referral link) gets a 2021 Illinois Humanities WordCount button and a WordCount Sticker PLUS a Wintry Words Cozy Comfy Prize Basket with locally-made drinks, decadent chocolate, snacks, games and books. Need help figuring out how to share your fundraising page? Email nina@hooplagroupla.com.

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