The Crystal Kite Member Choice Awards honor outstanding children’s books in SCBWI regions, chosen by member vote and recognized with a crystal award and presentation opportunity.
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.
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.
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.