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Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (LBYR) presents the LITTLE, BROWN EMERGING ARTIST AWARD and seeking accomplished picture book submissions that incorporate the award’s mission statement:
To encourage the development of high-quality children’s picture books that resonate with readers of diverse backgrounds and experiences, that in some manner 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.
One Award is Available and Consists of:
American Express® gift cards totaling one thousand U.S. dollars ($1,000) (subject to the terms and conditions of the gift cards) delivered by Sponsor by mail.
A Portfolio review by the Artist Mentor and LBYR publishing staff via video conferencing. The video conference consists of an approximately one (1) hour online meeting with LBYR Key Design and Editorial Staff hosted on Webex to a date and time that will be notified by Sponsor by email.
An opportunity for the Submission to be reviewed by the LBYR’s editorial team for possible future publication. (**A subsequent book publishing deal, if any, with Sponsor will be separately negotiated between the winner and Sponsor, and is not considered part of the Award)
Eligibility:
Legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least 18 years of age as of March 15, 2024.
Professional children’s book illustrators or authors, individuals represented by book publishing agents, or individuals whose works have been previously published by any book publisher are NOT eligible to enter. (Self-published authors may enter.)
How to Enter:
Fill out the entry form below and upload a submission between 12:01 am Eastern Time (“ET”) on March 15, 2024 and 11:59 pm ET on June 15, 2024
Submission Requirements:
An original story idea, an original take on a classic story, or nonfiction incorporating the award’s mission statement;
A mock-up of no more than 32 pages of text (no more than 1200 words), sketches, and at least 2-3 double page spreads (or 4-6 individual pages) of finished art (see sample);
Mock-up text to be written in English and appropriate for children up to 8 years of age.
A "Portfolio" of at least 6 additional pieces of sample art that is representative of your work.
Click here for Official Rules.
Sponsor: Hachette Book Group, Inc. 1290 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10104.