Newsletter

1 June 2026

“You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance.”

— Psalm 65:11 (NIV)

Dear friends,

As we begin June, we’re glad to share a few updates and recent highlights from Valiant Scribe.

Scholarships Now Open

Applications for our educational scholarships are now officially open and will remain open from June 1 to June 30.

Our scholarships include:

• The Naomi Kambai Ayis Scholarship (for primary and secondary students)
• The Billy Ayis Scholarship (for university students)

While the scholarships maintain a strong focus on supporting students in Nigeria, applicants from across the world are also welcome to apply. Recipients will be announced at the end of August.

Learn more and apply here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/scholarship​

Submissions

We would also like to thank everyone who submitted work during Valiant Scribe’s 2026 no-fee reading period (February 1 – March 31, 2026). A notification email was sent on 12 May 2026 to all writers whose work was selected for publication during the 2026–2027 cycle.

If you did not receive that email, please consider your submission unsuccessful. However, before giving up hope entirely, we encourage you to check your spam or promotions folders first 😊

Our year-round general call for submissions remains open from January 15 to December 15. Submissions carry a US$5 reading fee, which supports the journal’s core operations, including website hosting, newsletters, and editorial infrastructure.
Submissions that are not accepted will receive brief editorial feedback, intended to offer encouragement and guidance to writers.

For full submission guidelines and to submit your work, please visit:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/submit​

Recently Published

We’re pleased to share five pieces published in May 2026, engaging themes of memory, vocation, landscape, survival, and renewal:

“In Parentheses” — a poem by O.P. Jha​
A reflective poem attentive to silence, interruption, and the meanings carried between spoken words.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/in-parentheses-a-poem-by-o-p-jha​

“Barren River Lake Dam” — a poem by Keith W. Norris​
A meditative piece rooted in place and memory, exploring stillness, history, and human presence within the natural world.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/barren-river-lake-dam-a-poem-by-keith-w-norris​

“Heeding the Call” — a poem by Jimmy Lisotto​
A contemplative poem examining purpose, faith, and the courage required to respond to conviction.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/heeding-the-call-a-poem-by-jimmy-lisotto​

“Solarpunk” — a poem by C.S. Crowe​
An imaginative and forward-looking poem reflecting on ecology, technology, and alternative futures shaped by hope and resilience.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/solarpunk-a-poem-by-cs-crowe​

“Remnants” — a poem by Keith Norris​
A reflective exploration of memory, loss, and the fragments that endure after change and upheaval.
Read here:
👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/post/remnants-a-poem-by-keith-norris​

Books & Publications

You can explore Valiant Scribe’s journal issues and books across multiple platforms:

• Browse our collection directly on our website:
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/bookstore​
• Read and access our journal issues (digital and print):
  👉 https://www.valiantscribe.com/issues​
• View titles available on Amazon:
  👉 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BR3TWP2Z/allbooks​
• Purchase select works, including We Are Resilient, via Payhip:
  👉 https://payhip.com/ValiantScribe​

Resources for Writers

We’re glad to share a few additional resources for writers seeking thoughtful, faith-informed literary engagement:

• The Curator — essays and cultural criticism engaging faith, art, literature, and contemporary life
  👉 https://www.curatormagazine.com​
• Tweetspeak Poetry — resources, prompts, articles, and opportunities for poets and creative writers
  👉 https://www.tweetspeakpoetry.com​

Thank you for being part of the Valiant Scribe community. We look forward to reading your work and continuing the conversation throughout 2026.

Warmly,
​The Valiant Scribe Team

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