Best Letter Contest $5,000 | World Book Bank

Best Letter To The Author Contest

Write a letter to Tom Pace, Author of "Mentor: The Kid & The CEO."

For a chance to win $5,000

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Each year, we host three contests for the best-written letter to Author, Tom Pace about his book, “Mentor: The Kid & The CEO.”

Share what you’ve learned from the book, the actions you've taken since reading it,

and the impact it has had on your life.

The FIRST deadline for entry is: April 5th

The WINNER will be announced: April 25th

The SECOND deadline for entry is: August 5th

The WINNER will be announced: August 25th

The THIRD deadline for entry is: December 5th

The WINNER will be announced: December 25th

You can mail your letter to:
World Book Bank Best Letter Contest
5915 NW 23rd St Oklahoma City, Ok 73127
Be sure to include your contact information and where you got the book.
Or
You can email your letter to
letter@worldbookbank.org

If you have any questions please email info@worldbookbank .org
Or call 405-225-0011

Letters submitted may be used for

promotional and advertising purposes

on multiple platforms.

Winners Circle

Our April 2025 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner is

Courtenie Jackson

A former inmate, now mother, college graduate, leader in the community and author.

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"For 10 years I had been battling with depression, addiction and a deep sense of hopelessness. I had lost sight of who I was and the possibility of who I could become."

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"I realize the power of community , the importance of lifting others up and the power of self love in healing. It was during this time that I found my purpose"

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"I once thought there was no way out of the darkness, but I was wrong. You helped me see that change is possible! You gave me hope and taught me that with determination and belief in myself I could create a life that not only transformed me but also would give hope to others."

Our December 2024 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner is...

Amnethyst

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"This book inspired me to learn more; to realize I have control outside of these things. It shows how drastic changes come in both positive and negative ways. It only takes one poor decision to erupt one's life into chaos and several good ones with infinite work to fix it."

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"Reading The Mentor over reminded me that life is meant to have twists and turns. Tony made it out of jail and got himself right enough to help Malcom in his greatest need. My family would not be the way it is now without the core messages. Its inspired me to want to do better and be better just like how my dad did."

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"I now want to prove to myself every day I can continue to make my life better. To be healthier and to honor the memory of my mother. I thank Tom Pace for showing me a chance and creating an environment where people can grow. Its fundamentally changed me in ways that are hard to convey through words."

Our August 2024 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner is...

Amber Cates

A former inmate at Mabel Bassett.

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"I will never forget what stood out so much from the book: When the Mentor said 'People With Self-Esteem Do Esteemable Things', that statement literally changed my life and the way I thought about life in general."

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"The book list helped me grow then and is still aiding my growth now. I continue to read books weekly in my freedom that have been suggested by Tom Pace."

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"I have been out of prison since May 27, 2022. I am better because of "Mentor: The Kid & The CEO" . I am a better woman, a better mother, a better friend, a better employee and last but not least I became a runner because of this book."

Our April 2024 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner is

Josh Laughter

A former inmate, now a preacher and an author.

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"My life is a testament to the fact that we are not defined by our lowest moments but by our willingness to reach for something greater."

"The day I discovered "Mentor: The Kid & The CEO by Tom Pace, little did I know that day would change my life forever."

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"Today I am merely a survivor of addiction; I am a living example of the transformative power of mentorship and personal growth."

Our December 2023 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...

Jason

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"Mentor; The Kid & The CEO gave me a new sense of direction. I now have hope and purpose."

"This book inspired me to dream. It showed me how to dream, how to create a specific dream list and how to achieve everything on it"

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"I remember reading this book, in my jail cell, visualizing, one day running around Hefner Lake with Malcom. That dream is unfolding right now"

Our August 2023 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...

Tye Scott

of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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"I have work ahead but you've given me the blueprint for this tear down & rebuild I call my life"

Mentor: The Kid & The CEO

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" My kids and I have started picking 5 things from "The List" everyday that we commit to doing or being." (pg. 160-166)

Our April 2023 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...

Jael King

A Student at Woodstock Job Corps

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"My whole perspective of reading books has changed because now I see how just one book can change your life"

Mentor: The Kid & The CEO

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"My transition plan from Job Corps is to go into the military, Air Force to be exact."

His Job Corps Center director has informed us that Jael has in fact joined the US Air Force.

Our December 2022 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...

Amber Renshaw

A Student at Mid-America Christian University.

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"I’m not sure what clicked this time, but something changed when I read it the second time. I was finally ready to listen."

Mentor: The Kid & The CEO

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"I truly believe that the lessons I learned by reading Mentor gave me the kick-start I needed to improve myself and work towards having a great life."