Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI)

Open programs8

1. Bologna Scholarship

   The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers the Bologna Scholarship to support one illustrator’s participation in the 2027 Bologna Children’s Book Fair.

   TravelArt and Illustration

   Deadline

   Sep 30, 2026

   Amount

   $1,000

2. Golden Kite Awards

   The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers the Golden Kite Awards to recognize outstanding children’s literature in eight categories, including fiction, nonfiction, picture books, illustration, and translation.

   OtherLiterature

   Deadline

   Oct 31, 2026

   Amount

   $2,500

3. Don Freeman Grant for Illustrators

   The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers two annual $1,000 Don Freeman Grants to support illustrators completing an unpublished picture-book dummy or portfolio, with one award for a published illustrator and one for a pre-published illustrator.

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionArt and Illustration

   Deadline

   Mar 31, 2027

   Amount

   $2,000

4. A. Orr Fantasy Grant

   The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), sponsored by Michele Orr in memory of her sister Alice Orr Sprague, offers the A. Orr Fantasy Grant to support writers of completed middle grade or young adult speculative fiction manuscripts.

   OtherCreative Writing

   Deadline

   May 31, 2027

   Amount

   $600

5. Amber Brown Grant

   The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) awards the annual Amber Brown Grant to one school to promote reading and writing with an author/illustrator visit (in-person for U.S. schools, virtual for non-U.S. winners), a $250 event stipend, and $250 in books by the visiting author/illustrator.

   OtherEducation

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $500

6. Ezra Jack Keats Showcase Prize

   In honor of author/illustrator Ezra Jack Keats, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) awards a single $3,500 Ezra Jack Keats Showcase Prize to a promising BIPOC illustrator to support professional artistic development (e.g., supplies, equipment, research, learning experiences, travel, creative sabbaticals, child care).

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionArt/Illustration

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $3,500

7. Independently Published Pre-publication Grant

   The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) offers the Independently Published Pre-publication Grant, awarding $2,500 to offset self-publishing expenses such as illustrators, editors, designers, printing/shipping, book trailers, website development, and publishing software.

   Artistic/Exhibit/CollectionLiterature/Publishing

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $2,500

8. Volemos Grant

   Offered by the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) with support from illustrator Angela Dominguez and author Meg Medina, the Volemos Grant annually awards one writer and one illustrator of Hispanic/Latinx/Ibero‑American heritage $500, a one‑year SCBWI membership and a career coaching session.

   OtherArts/Literature

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $500

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