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presents the
LITTLE, BROWN EMERGING ARTIST AWARD
This initiative seeks promising new talent and encourages the development of high-quality picture books that resonate with readers of diverse backgrounds and experience, while also providing valuable mentorship by an acclaimed illustrator and children’s book professionals.
Qualifying submissions should draw from the rich cultural experiences of this country—whether they manifest in character, theme, setting, plot, or are derived simply from the artist’s own experience of identity. Diversity includes literal or metaphorical inclusion of characters of underrepresented ethnicity, religious background, gender identity, class, mental or physical disability, or any other nondominant populations.
The award will be given to the entrant who submits the most accomplished picture book submission in the form of a mock-up. One prize is available and consists of American Express® gift cards totaling $1,000, and a portfolio review by a Little, Brown Books for Young Readers’ professional children’s book design and editorial team, and distinguished Artist Mentor LeUyen Pham. The winner of the Little, Brown Emerging Artist Award will also have an opportunity for his or her submission to be reviewed by the Little, Brown Books for Young Readers editorial team for possible future publication. Each eligible submission will be selected by the judges based on criteria in the Official Rules.
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What does the award consist of? Who is eligible to participate? How do you enter? Answers to these questions and more on our submission page.
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New York Times bestselling illustrator and Caldecott honoree LeUyen Pham has created over one hundred and forty books for children, including Bear Came Along, the Princess in Black series with Shannon and Dean Hale, The Man Who Didn’t Like Animals with Deborah Underwood, Lunar New Year Love Story with Gene Luen Yang, and her own Outside, Inside.
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