Narrative Art Award supports illustrators through recognition and a conference opportunity for sequential, wordless artwork that tells a clear, nuanced story with a progression of mood and emotion.
Ezra Jack Keats Showcase Prize supports a promising BIPOC children’s book illustrator, funding artistic needs and practical expenses to help them develop their art and grow professionally.
The Spark Award honors outstanding independently published children's books, celebrating excellence in writing, illustration, and design within self- and indie-publishing.
Work-in-Progress Awards support children’s book writers and illustrators by showcasing outstanding manuscripts to acquiring editors with SCBWI endorsement, helping projects move toward publication.
Promising Young Writers supports eighth-grade writers through recognition of work responding to an annual theme, encouraging authentic voice, creativity, and an appreciation of writing skills.