Contests

SCBWI Magazine Merit Awards

Awards for original magazine work for young people

SCBWI
8271 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(323) 782-1010

SCBWI presents four plaques, one in each category of fiction, nonfiction, illustration, and poetry, each year to honor members' outstanding original magazine work published during that year. The works chosen are those that exhibit excellence in writing and illustration, and genuinely appeal to the interests and concerns of young people. Honor Certificates in each category are also awarded.

Deadline: December 15

Rules and details: http://www.scbwi.org/awards.htm

SCBWI Work-In-Progress Grants

SCBWI Publications
8271 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90048

SCBWI associate and full members may apply for grants for works in progress. Grants are available in the following categories: General Work-In-Progress, Contemporary Novel for Young People, Nonfiction Research, and Work Whose Author Has Never Had a Book Published. Four Grants of $1,500 will be awarded annually, one in each category. Four Runner-Up Grants of $500 will also be awarded, one in each category.

Deadline: between February 15 and March 15

Rules and details: http://www.scbwi.org/awards.htm after October 1

Delacorte Press Contest
Random House, Inc.
1745 Broadway, 9th Floor
New York, New York 10019

Random House is holding its 24th annual contest for contemporary YA novels. The winner will be awarded $1,500 in cash and a $7,500 advance against royalties. Submissions should consist of a book-length manuscript (between 100 and 224 pages) for readers ages 12 to 18 with a contemporary setting.

Deadline: between October 1 and December 31

Rules and details: http://www.randomhouse.com/kids/writingcontests/#youngadult

2005 New Voices Award

Lee and Low Books
95 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

This publisher of multicultural books for children is holding its 6th annual New Voices Award. The Award will be given for a children’s picture book story by a writer of color. The Award winner will receive a cash grant of $1,000 and their standard publication contract, including their standard advance and royalties. An Honor Award winner will receive a cash grant of $500.

Deadline: October 31