Categories
Children’s, Fiction, Nonfiction
Entry Fees
It is free to enter the contest.
Prizes
First Place: $1,000 cash prize, a T-shirt from Strive, a tote bag from Free Spirit, and a meeting with Mary Taris, founder of Strive, and an editor from Free Spirit to discuss the winner’s project. The winning submission will be seriously considered for publication by Free Spirit, co-branded with Strive; however, publication is not guaranteed.
Second Place: $500 cash prize, a T-shirt from Strive, and a tote bag from Free Spirit.
Third Place: $250 cash prize, a T-shirt from Strive, and a tote bag from Free Spirit.
Everyone who enters will receive a copy of a Strive book and a Free Spirit book, as well as have the chance at publication.
Description
The contest is open to authors of African American heritage who are residents of Minnesota and at the time of entry are at least 18 years of age and residing in Minnesota.
Eligible entries will include original fiction or nonfiction board books for ages 0–4 (50–125 words) and picture books for ages 4–8 (300–800 words) featuring contemporary African American characters and culture and focusing on one or more of the following topics: character development, self-esteem, diversity, getting along with others, engaging with family and community, or other topics related to positive childhood development.
Contact Information
Marian Whitaker
[email protected]
1-800-735-7323
www.freespirit.com/contest