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Will the number one seed, Romance, assert its dominance and establish a dynasty, or will the #8 seed, Self-Help, shock the field and take the title?

A graphic of this years Minitex Madness which consists of a bracket pitting genres against eachother.
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Welcome, everyone, to the first-ever Minitex Madness! Over three rounds, eight genres will be pitted against each other. From the thrills of mystery to the cunning charm of romance, you'll have the power to decide which genre towers over the rest. Get ready to unleash your literary passion and cheer on your favorite genres!

Rules

  • This is a single-elimination tournament-style bracket.
  • Voting will be done via polls on Minitex Messenger, Facebook, and Twitter.
  • The first round of voting will begin March 22. 
  • Results will be announced every Friday until the winner is crowned on April 12.

First-Round Matchups

#1 Romance vs. #8 Self-Help
#2 Mystery vs. #7 Historical Fiction
#3 Fantasy vs. #6 Graphic Novels
#4 Science Fiction vs. #5 Young Adult

The stage is set, the brackets are bursting, and the genres are ready to rumble. Think you know which genre deserves the crown? The only way to find out is to cast your vote and to make your voice heard! Make sure to vote via this Google Form or on Facebook or Twitter

Let the literary mayhem begin!

Written by

Jesus Maldonado Sanchez
Marketing & Communications Generalist