Write a Letter to Tom Pace, Author
of Mentor: The Kid & The CEO
& Win $5,000
Every year we will hold three contests for the best written letter to Tom Pace on his book, “Mentor: The Kid & The CEO”
Tell him what you learned from the book, what actions you’ve taken after reading the book, and how it has made a difference in your life?
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
The FIRST deadline for entry is: April 5th
The WINNER will be announced: April 25th
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The SECOND deadline for entry is: August 5th
The WINNER will be announced: August 25th
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The THIRD deadline for entry is: December 5th
The WINNER will be announced: December 25th
Our August 2024 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner is...
Amber Cates
A former inmate at Mabel Bassett.
"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."
"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."
"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.
"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."
"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
"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"
"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
"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
" 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
"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
"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.
"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
"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."
Our August 2022 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...
Amanda
of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Amanda said " I was lost, hopeless and had no idea how I was going to get my life together."
Mentor: The Kid & The CEO
"I am a work in progress, but this book was definitely the step that led me to the path I'm
on today."
Our April 2022 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...
Jason Carraway
An inmate at Harris County Jail in Houston Texas.
Jason said "I've got something
to believe in now & I'm excited"
Harris County Jail, Houston, TX
" I was praying for answers,
this book had to be a sign"
Our December 2021 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...
Bruce Knox
Recently Paroled from Shawnee Correctional Center
Bruce wrote his essay while in jail
Bruce said "Reading the book Mentor:The Kid & The CEO and winning $5,000 changed my life."
Our August 2021 $5,000 Best Letter Contest Winner Is...
Davidson Becker
of Wind River Job Corps Center!
Davidson Becker, Wind River Job Corps Center
Watch the Video
Davidson Becker and Tom Pace
Our Very 1st winner of the $5,000 Best Letter Contest Is...
Isaac Neal
of Jenks High School !
Isaac Neal, Jenks High School Sophomore
Isaac Neal and Tom Pace
5915 NW 23rd Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73127
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