SCBWI

Society of
Children's Book Writers
and Illustrators

Amber Brown Grant

 

Amber Brown Grant

 

The Amber Brown Grant commemorates author and beloved school speaker, Paula Danziger.  One school is awarded each year with an author or illustrator visit and new books to continue Paula’s love of connecting children with creative influences.

SCBWI reserves the right not to confer this award in any given year.

 

SUBMISSIONS CLOSED.  

 

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES  

 

  • Any school can apply. You do not need to be a member to nominate a school.
  • Applications must be filled out entirely and can only be submitted from November 1 – April 15.
  • A statement of support from the nominated school’s principal.
  • The winning school will be determined by an SCBWI committee and will be published in the SCBWI BUlletin and on the website, blog, and social platforms.
  • One school will receive an all-expense-paid visit by a well-respected children’s author or illustrator. The chosen school will also receive a $250 stipend to create a memorable day and $250 worth of books by the visiting author/illustrator.
  • Mail applications to:

SCBWI Amber Brown Grant
6363 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 425
Los Angeles, CA 90048

 

Download the Amber Brown Grant application form HERE.

 

Questions? Please contact Kim Turrisi at kimturrisi@scbwi.org.

 

TO DONATE 

 

By Mail

Please send a check to:

SCBWI Amber Brown Grant
6363 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 425
Los Angeles, CA 90048

 

By PayPal

Please click HERE to donate.
Write “Amber Brown Grant” as the memo.

 

You can use the form below to make a donation online using your credit card.

 

 

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