Presbyterian Writers Guild seeks Best First Book nominations
Award to be presented at General Assembly 223 in St. Louis
February 15, 2018
The award is given biennially and will be presented June 21 during the 223rd General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in St. Louis.
The deadline for submissions is March 15.
The award was established in 1996 by the Guild and the estate of the late James W. Angell, a prolific and respected Presbyterian writer, as a way to recognize and encourage new writers. It is now sponsored by the Guild and the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.
Books may be of any type, including fiction, nonfiction, theological, how-to, photos with commentary or poetry.
Entries may be submitted by the authors or by others on their behalf. Three copies of the book and a brief statement attesting to the author’s current active membership in a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) congregation or presbytery should be sent to: First Book Award Committee, c/o Jerry Van Marter, 2220 Woodbourne Ave., Louisville, KY 40205.
The book needs to be the author’s first book and has to have a publication date in 2016 or 2017. Include an email address if the sender wishes to be notified that the books were received. The three copies of the book cannot be returned.
Questions about the award or entry process may be directed to Jerry Van Marter by email at jerryvanmarter@gmail.com or by phone at 502-565-6757.
Previous Best First Book Award winners are listed at https://presbyterianwritersguild.org/annual-awards-offered-by-presbyterian-writers-guild.
From the Presbyterian Writers Guild and Jerry Van Marter, Interim Director, OGA Communications
Today’s Focus: Presbyterian Writers Guild
Let us join in prayer for:
PC(USA) Agencies’ Staff
Let us pray:
God, you call us to your banquet table and into the public square. May we learn to share our resources, practice mercy and work for justice wherever we find ourselves today. Bless us as Christ’s disciples. Amen.
Daily Readings
First Reading Habakuk 3:1-10 (11-15) 16-18
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