Press Release: Jane Yolen Creates the Jane Yolen Mid-List Author Grant -
Monday, February 13, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JANE YOLEN ESTABLISHES NEW GRANT FOR MIDLIST CHILDREN’S BOOK AUTHORS
Award-winning children’s author recognizes the work of authors with new grant through the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
Februrary 13, 2011 LOS ANGELES—
Together with The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI), beloved author Jane Yolen has created a new grant to honor mid-list authors who consistently sell work that doesn't necessarily top the bestseller list.
According to Jane, "In these difficult book times, well-reviewed and honored authors often find themselves stalled in their writing lives and find they are having trouble selling new work. In our attention to up-and-coming authors, we, the reading public, often ignore these mid-list writers who struggle to remain true to their personal vision and craft. This grant is to say: SCBWI honors you, we recognize you, we are paying attention to your work.”
The first grant was awarded at the SCBWI 13th Annual Conference in New York City Mary Whittington, author of Carmina Come Dance, The Patchwork Lady, Troll Games, and Winter's Child. This year’s honor recipients were Ann Whitford Paul, poet and author of numerous picture books including Little Monkey Says Goodnight, and Barbara Diamond Goldin, author of historical fiction and picture books including The Girl Who Lived with the Bears.
The grant is awarded by nomination only and the winners and honorees are chosen by Jane Yolen herself. Nominations for the 2013 Jane Yolen Mid-List Author Grant will begin June 1
st 2012 and close on November 1
st 2012. Winners will be announced each year at the Winter Conference in New York City. Only current SCBWI members are eligible. Any SCBWI member can nominate another member for the award.
More info here:
http://www.scbwi.org/Pages.aspx/Jane-Yolen-Mid-list-Author-Grant
About Jane Yolen
Yolen is one of the world’s most successful children’s book writers, with over 300 books, numerous awards, six honorary degrees and fans across the globe. She currently sits on the board of advisors of SCBWI. “Jane Yolen sets the highest standard for our industry, not only in the meaningful body of work she has created, but also in her support of fellow authors and artists," says SCBWI Executive Director Lin Oliver. "The creation of this grant is a fitting tribute to one of our most talented writers and cherished friends.”