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FROM THE SIDELINES is an exclusive Game Day experience celebrating Danielle Allen’s Big Girl Blitz, the final installment in The Curve Series. Ten readers will have the opportunity to join Danielle Allen in Washington, DC for a special football experience as the Washington Commanders take on the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, November 1, 2026.

No. This isn't just another giveaway. It's a community contest.

We’re celebrating readers who have connected with Danielle Allen’s stories, supported The Curve Series, and want to share their love for Big Girl Blitz.

Any reader who is a fan of Danielle Allen’s work and meets the contest requirements can enter.

Selection is based on:

• Creativity

• Connection to Danielle Allen’s books

• Content quality

• Community engagement

• Overall fit for the experience

• The Game Day Form is filled out.

• All social requirements are met on the post.

Follower count is not the deciding factor.

You can enter by completing the following:

Step 1: Create Content
Create a Reel, TikTok, or graphic inspired by:

• Big Girl Blitz

• The Curve Series

• Football/Game Day culture

• Or a combination of all three

• Mention: Big Girl Blitz / Danielle Allen

• Include Hashtag: #BigGirlBlitz #MarylandMonarchs

• Tag: @brambleromance @authordanielleallen @blackgirlswhowrite

Step 2: Complete the Entry Form
Fill out the official From the Sidelines Game Day Experience form with your information and tell us why you want to attend.

Yes. To be considered for the community contest, participants must create and share content inspired by Big Girl Blitz, The Curve Series, football, or both.

Participants must also complete the official entry form.

Winners are responsible for their own travel and accommodations if they are traveling from out of state.

Additional event details, including arrival information and event logistics, will be provided to selected winners.

The FROM THE SIDELINES Game Day Experience will take place on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at Northwest Stadium in Landover, MD.

Each winner will receive one (1) ticket to attend the FROM THE SIDELINES Game Day Experience.

If a winner would like to bring a guest, the guest may purchase their own ticket through a special ticket link provided by Black Girls Who Write at a later time.

Guest tickets are subject to availability.

Ten (10) readers will be selected to attend the From the Sidelines Game Day Experience with Danielle Allen.

Each winner will receive one ticket to attend the experience.