Asian Voices in Children's Literature Writing Contest

Welcome to the first annual Asian Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest! Cosponsored by Free Spirit Publishing and Sambasivan & Parikh, the contest is open to authors of Asian heritage who at the time of entry are at least 18 years of age and residing anywhere in the United States.

The contest’s mission is to elevate authentic, culturally relevant children’s stories written by and about people of Asian heritage. Three cash prizes will be awarded: $1,000, $500, $300. No fee to enter.

Submissions should meet these qualifications:

• Must be original children’s books for ages 0–4 (50–125 words) or for ages 4–8 (300–1,000 words)
• Must feature authentic, realistic characters of Asian heritage
• Must focus on one or more of the following topics: resilience, character development, self-esteem, identity, getting along with others, engaging with family and community, or other topics related to positive childhood development
• Must be connected in some way to the writer’s personal experience