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The SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund, launched in 2022, is a division of SCBWI created to support the charitable activities and community purposes of SCBWI. Its programs and initiatives are not limited to SCBWI members but are available to the entire children’s book community.


Mission

The Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators Impact and Legacy Fund is committed to creating, implementing, and supporting programs that center children’s books and their creators as a driving force behind equity, literacy, and freedom of expression for readers and storytellers alike.


How we do it:

  • Supporting freedom to read;
  • Honoring courage and excellence in children's book publishing;
  • Providing opportunities for children worldwide to access exceptional books that represent their stories, identities, and communities;
  • Providing a public forum for discussing relevant issues in children's health, safety, and education;
  • Equalizing reading opportunities for diverse communities in the United States and globally;
  • Documenting the important legacy of contemporary children’s book history.


Check out our programs below for more information.


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Programs

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) Impact and Legacy Fund is a grant program that provides financial support to SCBWI members and other children's book professionals in need.

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Leadership

Under the guidance of Managing Director Lin Oliver, who reports to the SCBWI Executive Director and Board of Directors, The Fund is led by a Steering Committee comprised of the following members.

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The SCBWI Impact and Legacy Fund, launched in 2022, is a division of SCBWI created to support the charitable activities and community purposes of SCBWI. Its programs and initiatives are not limited to SCBWI members but are available to the entire children’s book community.

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