

It was founded in 1972 by the late Francelia Butler and is now edited at Hollins by Lisa Rowe Fraustino, with R.H.W. Children’s Literature JournalĬhildren’s Literature is the annual journal of the Modern Language Association Division on Children’s Literature and of the Children’s Literature Association. There was one Honor Book named: You Matter by author/illustrator Christian Robinson and published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers. The 2021 winner was Meg Medina, for Evelyn Del Rey Is Moving Away, illustrated by Sonia Sánchez and published by Candlewick Press. The prize carries a $1,000 award and a bronze medal with an image of Brown on the front and the winner’s name and winning book title on the back. In 2016 Hollins inaugurated the first Margaret Wise Brown Prize for a picture book text, honoring Brown, a Hollins alumna from the class of 1932. More about them and recent guest lecturers The Margaret Wise Brown Prize In addition, you’ll meet many other visiting scholars, writers and artists every summer. These visitors conduct workshops each summer, and meet individually with students. Writer-in-Residence, Scholar-in-Residence and Visiting Illustrators Hollins now offers several new financial assistance opportunities, including assistance particularly for teachers and librarians. (Proof of membership will be required.) New Financial Assistance Opportunities Join today!Īlready a member? Contact us at regarding program application benefits. Whether you’re new to the publishing business or a seasoned pro, SCBWI provides valuable member benefits and especially the community you want along your career path.


Membership in the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators serves you throughout your creative journey.
