<p>[James</a> Patterson’s College Book Bucks | The Official James Patterson Website](<a href=“http://jamespatterson.com/college-book-bucks-entries.php]James”>http://jamespatterson.com/college-book-bucks-entries.php)
Now Open
Deadline: December 31, 2011</p>
<p>Not Cash but darn college books are expensive and this one is easy to do!</p>
<p>James is giving away gift certificates which may be worth $250 to $1000 in books for college-bound scholars. </p>
<p>The high school seniors who best answer the below question will win:
■10 first place gift certificate awards in the amount of $1,000 apiece;
■20 second place gift certificate awards in the amount of $500 apiece; and
■100 third place gift certificate awards in the amount of $250 apiece.</p>
<p>Winners can use their gift certificates to purchase books at any bookstores listed on the IndieBound.org web site, either in-store or online.</p>
<p>ESSAY:
How has your favorite book inspired you toward what you’d like to do in life?
500 words or less…</p>
<p>Criteria for Judging:
(1) Demonstrates creative approach to answering question: (20%);
(2) Whether applicant’s actual high school academic record is better than the academic record under item (3) of the Student Qualifications above: (20%)
(3) Displays a genuine love of books and reading (20%);
(4) Demonstrates knowledge of <a href=“20%20%”>subject area?</a>
(5) Writing skill and grammar (20%). </p>
<p>Good Luck!</p>
<p>Take Care,
Lisa</p>