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.
Grant supports SCBWI members with funds to cover essential pre-publication costs for self-publishing children's books, based on project quality and business plan strength.
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.
The Golden Kite Awards honor excellence in children's literature across eight categories, recognizing authors, illustrators, and translators whose books demonstrate outstanding achievement.