Lee & Low Books New Voices Award
Cash prize of $1,000 and a publishing contract.
— No Entry Fee
Prize: $1,000.00.
Entry fee: $0.00.
Deadline: 09-30-2014
To recognize the talents of children’s picture book authors, Lee & Low Books (est. 2000) is inviting U.S.-based authors of color to submit manuscripts (up to 1500 words) to its 15th Annual New Voices Award for a chance to win a cash prize of $1,000 and a publishing contract with the company.
A second-place winner will receive $500.
The judges accept unagented, original, unpublished children’s stories only. Categories include fiction, poetry, and non-fiction appropriate for kids, ages 5-12.
Submissions should focus on the necessities of children of color and engage young readers with relatable stories. You can submit up to two entries per application.
Talk tomorrow,
Kathy
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