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10 Years of Matched by Ally Condie

Matched by Ally Condie came out–get ready for this–ten years ago! Over those ten years, it has captured the hearts of countless readers. With the release of the Matched Deluxe Edition, we decided to share some of our favorite moments from over the years!

 

Matched launch party

This book has come a long way since it’s launch party! This snapshot was taken at The King’s English bookstore in Salt Lake City.

Ally ALA 2010

Matched and Ally Condie’s first trip to ALA! (And do we spot a few more Penguin Teen classics in the background?!)

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Talk about a blast from the past, here’s a shot of the original book trailer reveal!

 


Speaking of the book trailer, now feels like a good time for a re-watch.

 

Dutton Children's Books author Ally Condie participates in a panel discussion during BookExpo America at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in New York. (Photo by Jason DeCrow for Penguin Group USA)
Dutton Children’s Books author Ally Condie participates in a panel discussion during BookExpo America at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center Wednesday, May 26, 2010 in New York. (Photo by Jason DeCrow for Penguin Group USA)

This one has us really missing BookExpo and BookCon this year!

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And Comic-Con! Where reading in line to pass time is just the way of life.

Ally Condie Reached

And of course, we can’t forget the time Ally Condie climbed into an actual bubble for the launch of Reached!

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Don’t forget to grab your copy of the Matched Deluxe Edition and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Ally Condie’s multi-million copy bestseller, packed with all-new, exclusive bonus content including:

• A never-before-seen map of the Matched trilogy world.
• A Decade of Matched: Ally Condie in conversation with bestselling author Soman Chainani
• Bonus story: “Green Girl in a Green Dress”
• Discussion Guide

Get your copy here!

 

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