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Own Voices, Own Stories Award

Writing Contest by Sleeping Bear Press

fiction

art

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This listing is scheduled for audit

We haven't reviewed these for 2024 yet, so the info may be from 2023. Please double check information on the contest’s website

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Girl with a notebook

Highlights

  • Response time: -
  • Prizes: $2500, $500
  • Fee: UNCONFIRMED
  • Last run: 2023 Jan-Mar
  • Reading blind: -

Fiction - 1300 words max

Max words: 1

Max words: 1300

Type: Short work

Art

Additional info

Submitted children’s stories should speak to the authentic experiences and perspectives of people with disabilities with the purpose of engaging readers in narratives that reflect underrepresented voices and communities. Consistent with our dedication to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion, those stories should both inspire and empower readers.

Submission calls

    Closed

    Opens: Jan 1, 2024

About

Offered annually to children’s picture book manuscripts written by new authors from historically marginalized groups with the intention of recognizing and amplifying new and diverse voices with underrepresented perspectives.

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