Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest
The Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest is a unique competition open to writers for children, both published and unpublished. The purpose of this contest is to encourage, discover and honor talented writers of texts for picture books from all over the world; to foster literary excellence in books for young children; and to promote international cooperation and understanding through picture books.
One first place winner - $10,000 each
Three second place winners - $5,000 each
Twenty finalist winners - $1,000 each
Deadline – April 30, 2021
Manuscript must be text written for children age three (3) – eight (8). Illustrations are not accepted. Manuscript may be fiction, nonfiction or poetry. Manuscript must be no longer than 1,000 words.