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 - 10 October 2021 -

 

 

"Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them..." 

Deuteronomy 31:6 (ESV)

 

 

"She Lives," a poem written by Debra Ayis, Valiant Scribe Founder & Editor, will be read by Melanie Thompson, an amazing trafficking survivor at the 2021 Coalition Against Trafficking in Women (CATW) Gala.

 

Other artists include award-winning singer/songwriters Allison Russell, Valerie June, four-time Grammy-award winner Sarah Jarosz, and indie rock group BETTY.

 

Tickets and more information are available at:

https://preconvirtual.com/catwinternational-102121/ 

 

 

On October 1st, we announced the winning and notable entries of the first-ever Valiant Scribe Poetry Competition. 

 

You can read the winning entries below or at the following link: 

https://www.valiantscribe.com/2021-poetry-competition

 

We will reach out to the authors of shortlisted entries for inclusion in the upcoming Issue of the Journal, scheduled to be released in December 2021.

 

Watch out for an email from us! 

 

First Place

Praise Osawaru

"No Hymn Flowering in the Morning"

 
Entry
 

Second Place

Melanie Hyo-In Han

"Korean Survivors of the Japanese 'Comfort Women' System"

 
Entry
 

Third Place

Paula Pivko

"The Sickness"

 

 

 
Entry

 

What have you been up to?

 

We want to hear from you :)

 

Do you have a Christian and/or social issue-themed book published? Do you run or will you be leading at a writing workshop? Any thoughts or feedback on Valiant Scribe?

 

Send us a note and we will be happy to chat.

 

Featured Content

To Be Alive - Modern Poetry | Valiant Scribe

Sexual Assault can traumatize a victim which can be carried for as long as they live. This is portrayed in the short modern poem, "To Be Alive" by Jamie Grookett.

The Night Called - Contemporary Poetry | Valiant Scribe

Check this deep and stunning contemporary poetry, "The Night Called" by Debra Ayis. It narrates the death of a 10-year-old girl due to sexual violence.

Little Ronnie - Modern Poetry | Valiant Scribe

Check out this melancholy modern poem, "Little Ronnie" by Andrew Scott. This poem is all about how drugs can destroy someone's life.

Social Dissonance - Literary Piece | Valiant Scribe

Read this outstanding literary piece titled "Social Dissonance" by Des Mannay. It explores the United Kingdom's response to the threat of COVID.

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