Nnillustrated children's book contest

For childrens book authors, here is a compiled list of upcoming and annual book contests either devoted to or containing categories for childrens and young adult literature. The purpose of the award is to foster a love of reading in the children of georgia and to introduce them to books of literary excellence. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library open library featured. We all had our favorite childrens book illustrators growing up. International competition for an illustrated childrens book project. The classic illustrated storyb kim smith kim smith. A book certainly doesnt need to be award winning to be a distinguished read for a child, but these newbery medalawarded chapter books are some of the most recognized titles by educators and librarians, and worthy of a spot on your independent readers book list.

The georgia children s book award was established in 1968 by sheldon root, professor in the department of language education in the college of education at the university of georgia. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. I say ooh, you say aahi say ooh, you say aah john kane john kane. Researching book award contests can be overwhelming. Awards provide instant credibility which can influence purchasing decisions. The number of entries exceeded our boldest expectations. Georgia childrens book awards college of education. Contests can be another great way to market, promote and bring attention to your book. Just updated all content and added three new contests. In 2017, we began partnering with the new york public library to administer the honor now called the new york times new york public library best illustrated childrens books award. My first book, sunbelievable, was published by my own publishing company and therefore qualified as a selfpublished versus a printondemand selfpublished book. American libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library open library books by language additional collections.