#SAPPHICSEPTEMBER readathon
2023
#SapphicSeptember is a month-long readathon & photo/video challenge celebrating sapphic representation in books.Use the navigation above to find more information about the readathon & the concurrent giveaway!
about
(Downloadable version of bingo cards available here!)
Sapphic September is an annual, month long readathon hosted by Landice (aka ManicFemme) each September. Lexi (aka EvilQueenReads) will be joining as co-host for 2023, which will be our fourth Sapphic September in a row.The Sapphic September bingo card includes 16 reading prompts, but to keep things as fun and stress free as possible, I’ve added a bit of a twist - in addition to reading, you can also fulfill a bingo prompt by posting a photo/video of a sapphic book that fits it! You may also use one book to fulfill multiple prompts.Obviously, the aim of any readathon is to encourage participants to read more books, but we allowed this method of prompt fulfillment in both 2020 & 2021 and then decided to implement it permanently in hopes it will allow more people to participate however much they want or are able to.That being said, we're hosting a giveaway to reward those who do take this opportunity to read more sapphic books. Check the giveaway tab in the menu for more information!
Links & resources
Quick Navigation
Bingo Cards/Prompt Lists
Detailed Prompt List (Includes brief explanations & examples of each prompt)
Basic Prompt List - Google Docs / Pastebin
social media/etc
Follow @SapphicSept on Twitter!
Follow @SapphicSeptember on Instagram!
Follow @SapphicSept on Bluesky!
Join the Sapphic September Discord server!
Participate in our Storygraph Challenge
Book Submission/Giveaway Entry Form
Book Submission Form - Helps me track how many books the readathon encourages people to read. You can also opt to use each submitted book as a giveaway entry, if you'd like.
Giveaway Bonus Entry Form - Earn 5 bonus entries for following ManicFemmeVT on Twitch!
Book Recommendations
Check out our crowdsourced Sapphic September Recs spreadsheet!
Submit a book to show up on our crowdsourced Sapphic September recommendation spreadsheet!
Manic Femme's Social Media
Evil Queen reads' Social Media
Giveaway info
To incentivize/reward everyone for reading more sapphic books, we're running a giveaway as part of Sapphic September this year! Entries will be recorded through the Book Submission Google form. Check out the details below!
This year's giveaway will feature a grand prize bundle of ebooks, audiobook codes, and a few paperbacks of sapphic books! You can check out which authors are working with us for the grand prize HERE!
to enter:
Read or listen to a sapphic book for Sapphic September!
Fill out some basic information about the book you read using this Google form.
All form questions besides title/author and format are optional, but any additional info is appreciated <3
At the end of the form, make sure to answer "Yes" when asking if you want to enter the giveaway. Choosing "No" will skip the entry section and immediately submit your form.
You will be required to provide your first name (whatever you go by online, doesn't have to be your legal name), Tiktok (or other social media handle), and email address.
5 free Bonus entries
Twitch is a super easy to use livestreaming platform that I'm trying to grow my following on, so I'm offering 5 bonus entries into the giveaway to anyone who follows me there. I mainly use it to stream video games and do "Read with Me"s, etc.If you don't use Twitch yet, you can sign up for a free account here. Then follow me on Twitch using this link, submit the username you used to follow me using this form, and voila, 5 bonus entries!
rules/fine print
Must be following ManicFemme & EvilQueenReads on the platform of your choice. (Twitter, Tiktok, or Instagram)
You are allowed to enter as many times as you want, once per book submitted, but I reserve the right to disqualify or request verification from anyone who appears to be taking advantage of the honor system.
IMPORTANT: Giveaway winner will be notified by ManicFemme on Tiktok or SapphicSept on Twitter. If you do not use Tiktok or Twitter, Landice will email you a link to the post on these accounts about the winner. Any other account or person contacting you about this giveaway IS A SCAMMER. Do not give them any personal info.