Writing Contests
All children deserve to see themselves and their lives represented in books. We’re excited to share that Strive Publishing and Free Spirit Publishing have partnered up once again to bring you the Black Voices in Children’s Literature Writing Contest, now with eligibility expanded to the entire US.
2023 Winners
Trenise Ferreira
Summer Hair
2022 Winners
Yvette R. Murray
Gullah Color Wheel
Rose McNeill
Black Boy, Keep Your Head High (2nd)
Joy Jones
The Sky Is Not Blue (3rd)
2021 Winners
Carmena Fleury
The Birthday Party with No Birthday Cake (1st)
Sherrie Fernandez-Williams
Tiara and Kiara Movin' and Groovin'
Elizabeth Davis
Hair Story (3rd)
2020 Winners
Crown Shepherd
Black Girl, Black Girl (1st)
Photo by Tiffany Townsend
Sagirah Shahid
Wave Your Glove, Like a Rainbow Between Clouds (2nd)
Sue Smith-Grier
Tamika’s Cool Adventure
(3rd)
2019 Winners
Mélina Mangal
Jayden’s Impossible Garden
Dr. Artika Tyner
Kofi Loves Music
Marit G. Woods
I Love Me
Arielle Dance
Miss Mimi’s Welcomes All
Mikhayla Smith Robinson
Calm Baby,
Breathe Baby