Celebrating new Black-British writing for children
Calling all unpublished and self-published Black-British picture book writers!
From 31 March 2025 to 30 April 2025, send us your finest manuscripts for a chance to win a £1250 cash prize from Hachette Children's Group, plus Society of Authors membership.
There are two award categories this year:
baby and toddler books (1–3 years)
picture books (3–7 years)
Get creative and send us your scripts by 30 April. We need your stories!
The prizes
The winner in each category will receive:
A £1250 cash prize from Hachette
A 12-month membership to the Society of Authors including unlimited access to their resources, industry guides and advisors
A copy of Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025 supplied by Peters
Four runners-up in each category will receive:
A children's book bundle from Hachette
Please read our FAQs and Submission guidelines for more info.
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