- Ain’t No Valley Essay Contest Underway
| "To me, she is one of America's best kept secrets--but not for long! Sharon writes for those of us who want more than just words on a page, but pictures painted on the canvases of our minds. She has proven to be the 'Picasso of the Pen!'" -Bishop T.D. Jakes |
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The Ripe Harvest Foundation and Bethany House Publishers announce the
Ain’t No Valley/Get Lifted Essay Contest. Contestants should read the newly published novel Ain’t No Valley by
award-winning author Sharon Ewell Foster, released by Bethany House August 1, 2005.
Ain’t No Valley is a funky, soulful, and inspiring novel about new beginnings and learning to rise above adversity
to glean the best of life. Sprinkled with Foster’s signature style of humor, this stand-alone contemporary novel
will appeal across age, gender, and cultural distinctives.
To celebrate Ain’t No Valley’s release, The Ripe Harvest and Bethany House will award four $1,000 scholarships
and one $1,500 award. Scholarships will be awarded in two age groups, 16-21 years and over 21 years
of age.
Entrants should submit an essay (maximum 1,000 words) after reading Ain’t No Valley. Essays must answer
the following question:
| Describe the character you most identified with and how that character sought and found a new beginning in life. Now, describe your personal situation and the plan you have for a new beginning. |
Essays should be typed, double-spaced, and should include the entrant’s address, telephone number, email
address, name and age. Completed essays must be postmarked by midnight January 7, 2006 and mailed to:
Ripe Harvest Foundation, Inc.
Ain’t No Valley/Get Lifted
PO Box 10402
Baltimore, MD 21209
Winners will be announced in March 2006.
For additional information about the contest and the book, please visit www.bethanyhouse.com/aintnovalley or
phone The Ripe Harvest Foundation at
410-542-5144.
Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group, has been publishing high-quality books for
50 years. Recognized as the pioneer and leader in Christian fiction, Bethany House publishes nearly 120 titles
each year, and Bethany House titles are often found on the Christian bestseller lists.
The Ripe Harvest Foundation is an African-American arts and letters organization devoted to providing access
to and developing an appreciation for the literary, visual and performing arts. The Ripe Harvest Foundation emphasizes
strong reading and artistic skill proficiencies essential for learning, goal setting and achievement.
Bethany House Publishers / Ripe Harvest Foundation
Ain’t No Valley
Essay Contest Underway
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