Amber Brown Grant
The Amber Brown Grant brings a published children's author or illustrator to a school and donates books to inspire students' love of reading and writing.
Funder: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
Due Dates (Anticipated): November 2026
Funding Amounts: In-person visit from a published children's book author/illustrator and $250 worth of books for the school library; additional $250 event stipend. One award annually.
Summary: Supports schools in fostering a love of reading and writing by providing an author/illustrator visit and book donation.
Description
The Amber Brown Grant, established in memory of author Paula Danziger, is designed to celebrate schools committed to nurturing a love of reading and writing among students. Each year, one school is selected to receive an in-person visit from a published children’s book author or illustrator, along with a donation of books. The grant aims to inspire students to connect with the creative process, see themselves as storytellers, and create memorable experiences around reading and children’s literature.
