PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists
The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant annually supports authors working on children’s or young adult novels in progress, providing funding and recognition to help them complete high-quality literary works.
Funder: PEN America
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $5,000 grant to one recipient; one-year duration; awarded annually.
Summary: Supports authors of children’s or young adult fiction with a novel in progress, helping them complete high-quality literary works.
Key Information: Only novels in progress are eligible; graphic novels and picture books are not accepted.
Description
The PEN/Phyllis Naylor Grant for Children’s and Young Adult Novelists is an annual award designed to support writers of children’s or young adult fiction who are working on a novel in progress. The grant, made possible by a gift from Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, aims to assist authors of high literary merit at pivotal moments in their careers, providing both financial support and validation. The selection process is conducted blindly by a panel of judges to ensure focus on the quality of the work rather than the author’s reputation. The grant has recognized a wide range of authors, many of whom have gone on to publish acclaimed works for young readers.
