41st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS nominates Xlibris author Beneca Ward as Outstanding Literary - Debut Author

Jan. 18, 2010 - PRLog -- The 41st NAACP Image Awards nominees were announced during a press conference at The SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills last January 6 of this year. Xlibris self-published author garned a spot under the Outstanding Literary - Debut author category. Her self-published book that highlights the practices that were once used to set the American standards on raising children to be kind, respectful and responsible adults is now part of the nation’s oldest and largest civil rights organization, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

Shedding light on the timely topic of how to instill great values into today’s children, this book focuses on GETTING BACK TO THE BASICS OF PARENTING utilizing the lessons that were used for at least three generations but for many reasons are no longer being taught. Subtle and informative, this book infuses humor and wit as readers reflect upon their own experiences and are tuned into the experiences of others. It also spotlights how much was once taught through the simplest lessons. With chapters like, “Hold My Hand”, “The Patience of a Pomegranate”, “The Makings of a Man” and Family Ties” readers are in for a memorable illuminating experience. As Ward states, it is never too late to mold America’s children into kind, respectful and responsible adults.

Winners will announced live at the 41st NAACP Image Awards Night on Friday, February 26 (8:00 – 10:00 PM ET/PT Tape-Delayed) on FOX.

About the Author
BeNeca Ward comes from a large blended family. Her mother owned and operated an in-home daycare center where she was able to learn first-hand how to instill great values into the lives of children.

This mother of two is an executive in the entertainment industry and lives in Los Angeles.  

About the NAACP IMAGE AWARDS

The NAACP Image Awards is an award presented annually by the American National Association for the Advancement of Colored People to honor outstanding people of color in film, television, music, and literature.

Similar to other awards, like the Oscars and the Grammys, the 35 categories of Image Awards are voted on by members of the NAACP.

The awards were first presented in 1970. The awards ceremony is aired by Fox Network. The ceremonies usually take place in or around the Los Angeles area in February or early March.

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