At SCBWI Southern Breeze, committing to equity and inclusion is crucial to our membership and the readers we serve.
We understand that words, stories, and images are powerful. They define who we are for ourselves and others.
We strive to support the creation and availability of quality books for every young reader, championing equity and inclusion through expanding inclusivity in our membership and creating a welcoming and safe environment for all members.
DEI Resources Available through SCBWI:
SCBWI BIPOC Scholarships: https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-writers/bipoc-scholarship
SCBWI Emerging Voices Award: https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-writers/emerging-voices-award
SCBWI Out From the Margins Award: https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-writers/out-from-the-margins-award
SCBWI Volemos Grant: https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-writers/volemos-grant
SCBWI Ezra Jack Keats Prize:https://www.scbwi.org/awards-and-grants/for-illustrators/ezra-jack-keats-prize
Other DEI Resources:
Lee & Low Books New Voices Award: https://www.leeandlow.com/authors-illustrators/writing-contests/new-voices-award
We Need Diverse Books – A resource page with articles about writing diversely and grants/awards for diverse creators. https://diversebooks.org/resources/resources-for-writers
Pitch events for BIPOC creators:
Latinxpitch – A Twitter pitch event specifically for Latinx creators held on September 15th https://latinxpitch.wordpress.com