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Contests
Ursula Nordstrom Fiction Contest for a First Middle Grade
Novel
(HarperCollins Childrens’ Books)
Ursula Nordstrom Fiction Contest
HarperCollins Children's Books
1350 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Open to unpublished writers. A book-length manuscript
(between 100 and 300 typewritten pages) with a story, setting,
and characters suitable for readers 8-12 years old
Prize: A book
contract (on the publisher's standard form, including worldwide
rights in all formats) for a hardcover and paperback edition, a $7500
advance against royalties, and a $1500 cash award
Deadline: Postmarked
between March 15 and April 15
Rules and details: www.harperchildrens.com/writingcontest/
Note: When this newsletter was finalized, 2005 information
had not been posted. Check the website to confirm they are holding
a contest for 2005.
SCBWI Work-in-Progress Grants
SCBWI
8271 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-1010
Grants Available are: General Work-In-Progress Grant,
Grant for a Contemporary Novel for Young People, Nonfiction Research
Grant, Grant for a work whose author has never had a book published.
Open to full and associate members of SCBWI
Deadline: Postmarked
between February 15 and March 15
Grants: $1,500 each for grant winners,
$500 for runners-up. Others may receive a Letter of Merit.
Rules
and details: www.scbwi.org/awards.htm
 Paul Zindel First Novel Award (Formerly Hyperion New Voices,
New Worlds Award)
(Hyperion Children’s Books)
Paul Zindel First Novel Award
Hyperion Books for Children
PO Box 6000
Manhasset, NY 11030-6000
Open to writers who have not previously
published a novel. Manuscript of contemporary or historical fiction
set in the United States that “reflects
the diverse ethnic and cultural heritage of our country.”
Deadline:
April 30
Prize: $1,500 cash prize and a book contract on the
publisher's standard form, with an advance against royalties of
$7,500
Rules and details: www.hyperionbooksforchildren.com/contests.asp
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