If you're an aspiring writer of books for young readers, my first piece of advice would be to join the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. This 22,000-member strong group will provide opportunities to hone the craft, meet editors and agents, and become part of our supportive community of writers and illustrators. I've been a card-carrying member for twenty years.
Today, SCBWI announced the winners of their annual work-in-progress grants, given to unpublished authors.
Congratulations to the winners and runner-ups! If you're curious, like I was, the "multicultural" grant was established in 2010, and is not dependent on the race/ethnicity of the author but awarded to "any work focused on multicultural/minority issues, including picture books."
Today, SCBWI announced the winners of their annual work-in-progress grants, given to unpublished authors.
Contemporary Category
Mary Ann Scott | The Unfolding of Ripley Kent
Runner-up: Margo Rabb | Kissing in America
General Category
Jocelyn Leigh Rish | The Drama Queen Who Cried Wolf
Runner-up: Rebecca Louie | Tru U
Multicultural Category
Suzanne Linn Kamata | Indigo Girl
Runner-up: Natasha Tarpley | Alchemist Bread
Nonfiction Category
Patrice Sherman | The Vitamin Sleuths: A Tale of Mystery, Medicine and Nutrition
Runner-up: Suzanne Slade | The Music in George’s Head
Anna Cross Giblin Award
Caren Stelson | Sachiko
Barbara Karlin Award
Elizabeth Coburn | Captain Bilgewater and the Buccaneer Ballet
Runner-up: Karol Ruth Silverstein | Other
Unpublished Author Award
David Arnold | Mosquitoland
Congratulations to the winners and runner-ups! If you're curious, like I was, the "multicultural" grant was established in 2010, and is not dependent on the race/ethnicity of the author but awarded to "any work focused on multicultural/minority issues, including picture books."