Chattanooga On The Map Finds A Publisher! In December, 2007, Rita L. Hubbard's first nonfiction historical, Chattanooga On The Map, will make its debut.

Designed to be the first of a two-volume historical, Chattanooga On The Map will chronicle the early presence of African Americans in the Chattanooga/Hamilton County area. It will also outline the contributions that African Americans in Chattanooga have made to their own city, and to the United States as a whole.

One example is the story of ex-slave Mary Walker, who became the nation's oldest student after she learned to read at the ripe old age of 116.

Hubbard has placed 3rd out of 142 entries in the Innerlit Moon Award For Best First Chapter Contest.

Hubbard's entry, entitled Shout When Jubilee Comes, is the story of an uneducated but otherwise brilliant slave who is about to orchestrate a revolt in order to be free. He encounters an educated freeborn who insists on teaching the slaves to read, even though her undercover activities may mean certain death. They both had good, solid plans...until they met each other.

To view the winner's page, please click on the following link: http://www.brianagincourtmassey.com/winnerspage07.html

Shades of Greatness Volume VI will be completed and ready for distribution on November 15, 2007. This year's theme is "It's Possible." The cost is $12 per calendar, which includes shipping and handling. If you would like to be notified when the calendar is ready, please send an email to: ShadesPublishing@bellsouth.net.

Rita L. Hubbard has launced "The Shades Writer," a writer's blog that offers current writing contests and opportunities. Of particular interest for our young people is a section called "School Stuff," which lists many scholarships, fellowships, internships and contest opportunities for students who are preparing to make the transition from highschool to college.

Find out more about the opportunities on The Shades Writer by clicking on the following link: www.theshadeswriter.wordpress.com.