Paperbound Magazine Submissions - CLOSE
By Paperbound Magazine.
Closes 28 Apr, 2023
Flash fiction, short stories, poetry, or scripts on a ‘Past and Future’ theme aimed at middle grade, teen and/or young adult readers. Also accepting illustration submissions.
More info here.
Searchlight Best Children’s Illustrated Picture Book - CLOSE
By Searchlight Writing for Children Awards
Closes 1 March, 2023
Entries are invited for our new illustrated picture book competition. We are searching for exciting stories that young children will ask for again and again!
More info here
ASA 2023 Award Mentorship Program for Writers and Illustrators - CLOSE
By the Australian Society of Authors.
Closes 31 January 2023
Thanks to a grant from the Copyright Agency Cultural Fund, we are able to offer an award mentorship program for writers and illustrators, to help you develop your work to a publishable standard.
More info here
Red Paper Kite Submissions - CLOSE (Copy)
By Red Paper Kite
Closes 27th Jan
We are looking for stories with a fresh vibe, and only accept children's picture books manuscripts (around 500 words max.)
Also accepting illustrator’s portfolios.
More info here
The Toy Press Journal - CLOSE
By The Toy Press
Closes 26 Jan, 2023
Submissions for the food edition are currently open. All submitted material must be suitable for an audience of 10 or under.
More info here
Annabel Barker Agency - CLOSE
By Annabel Barker Agency
Closes 23 Jan, 2023
We are a small agency specialising in children’s and young adult books. We would love to hear from writers, illustrators, graphic novelists and comic creators - established or debut.
More info here
Red Paper Kite Submissions - OPEN (Copy)
By Red Paper Kite
Closes 27th Jan
We are looking for stories with a fresh vibe, and only accept children's picture books manuscripts (around 500 words max.)
Also accepting illustrator’s portfolios.
More info here
SCBWI BIPOC Scholarship - CLOSE
By SCBWI
Closes Jan 10, 2023
Two scholarships are available for writers and/or illustrators – one is reserved for a woman of color. Runner-ups will receive tuition to the online-only Virtual New York Conference.
More info here
Paperbound Magazine Submissions - CLOSE (Copy)
By Paperbound Magazine.
Closes 9 Jan, 2023
Flash fiction, short stories, poetry, or scripts on a GREEN THEME aimed at middle grade, teen and/or young adult readers. Also accepting illustration submissions.
More info here
SCBWI Bologna Grant - CLOSES
By SCBWI
Closes 22 Dec, 2022
Each year, a panel of judges will review submissions to this grant online. Two winners will each receive a ticket to the Bologna Book Fair, travel fare, and a stipend for accommodations.
More info here