Press releases from Writers of the Round Table

Last Call for Entries - Eco-Essay Contest Deadline May 31
May 07, 2009
Author John Sexton is encouraging kids to think of ways to help save the ocean and protect its inhabitants by entering the “Duckey and the Ocean Protectors” Youth Eco-Essay Contest.

Call For Entries - Youth Eco-Writing Contest
Jan 13, 2009
Winner of essay contest becomes a contributing writer for the next book of "Duckey and the Ocean Protectors"

Holiday Gift Idea - Inspiring Memoir Empowers Youth of Today
Nov 17, 2008
A holiday gift idea that inspires youth to turn away from gangs and drugs to chase the American Dream; Passionate memoir, “From the Barrio to the Board Room,” is showing that anything is possible with hard work and determination

Author Robert Renteria To Deliver Keynote at the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation
Nov 12, 2008
Author Robert Renteria will share his story, "From the Barrio to the Board Room" as part of his keynote speach at the Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus Foundation’s Annual Conference, La Presencia Latina: Influencing Change, on Dec. 4.

The Barrio Making A Difference Challenge Aims To Save Kids From Drugs, Gangs And Violence
Sep 30, 2008
All walks of life are standing behind the message in “From the Barrio to the Board Room,” an empowering memoir by Robert Renteria, as told to Corey Blake. It is the force behind The Barrio Making A Difference Challenge: A Grassroots Movement.

How to guide your audience through China's culture during Olympic coverage in Bejiing
Jul 03, 2008
NBC Universal executive and author helps Olympic enthusiasts understand China’s culture and what the athletes and visitors to Beijing will experience next month

"China Girl" Author Reveals Own Abuse Through Novel's Character
Jun 23, 2008
NBC Universal exec and author Sophie Mokhtari exposes childhood abuses and commits to advocating for women’s issues with the release of her first novel, “China Girl: A Daughter’s Journey,” this August.

Not-So-Typical Entertainment Executive Makes Advocating for Women's Issues Top Priority
Jun 05, 2008
Sophie Mokhtari's novel provides a voice that brings hope to all who want to overcome and succeed with strength and courage. Writers of the Round Table Press will release “China Girl: A Daughter’s Journey” in August.

Universal Senior VP Applauds Sophie Mokhtari's New Novel, "China Girl: A Daughter's Journey"
May 19, 2008
With an advanced, special edition of Sophie Mokhtari’s new novel, “China Girl: A Daugher’s Journey,” on press, the NBC Universal Executive is receiving a flood of applauding endorsements for her first book.

NBC Universal Exec Encourages Talk About Rape, Incest, Alcoholism, And Abuse With “China Girl”
May 13, 2008
NBC Universal Executive Sophie Mokhtari has not only survived the challenges that life has thrown her way, she's thrived as a result of them. Her new book engages the heart and forces conversations about the challenges women face today.