Writing for Social Change
Writing for Social Change Collection
We’ll help you become a published children’s book author and plant a seed of social change.
This workshop series below will provide BIPOC artists just like you with the tools to imagine and create culturally diverse children's books.
You will learn about the craft and design from experienced literary artists.
You will then be inspired to write a manuscript for a writing competition.
Winners will receive:
$3,000
a copy of the published book
WRITING FOR SOCIAL CHANGE
Children’s Book Award Criteria
MN resident of African descent
Age 18 and up
Topics
Fiction: Picture book on Juneteenth, Rondo, or Black Joy (500 - 1,000 words, 32 pages)
Nonfiction: Short biography highlighting a Minnesota hero or shero: Dr. Josie Johnson, Roy Wilkins, August Wilson (1,000 -1,200 words, 32 pages)
*Email to request book specs/format (info@ppgj.org)
TO SUBMIT, FILL OUT THIS GOOGLE FORM
SUBMISSIONS will be accepted through October 1, 2024
This work is funded in part by MHC with money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008.
The videos below offer valuable insight, tips, and guidance to support your writing journey.
Artika is an author, law professor, civil rights attorney, speaker, and the founder of Planting People Growing Justice Leadership Institute.
She works to empower others to lead within their respective spheres of influence.
Dr. Fakunle is a professional storyteller and the co-founder and CEO of DiscoverME/RecoverME.
He helps people embrace their natural storytelling abilities and the transformative power of their lived experiences.
Sera is the Senior Literary Manager at Martin Literary & Media Management and launched Avenue A Books at the Center for Responsive Schools.
She works to support writers and illustrators hone their craft to produce their best work.
Joseph is an author and professor in the English Department at St. Olaf College. He specializes in the connection between folklore and literature.
He works to inspire international education and the bridging of cultural differences.
Deborah is an author, founder of the publishing house African Bureau Stories, and co-founder of Accord Literary.
She works to inspire African writers and illustrators to create and publish children's books.
Bukola is an author, journalist, member of the U.S. Advisory Council on Human Trafficking, and founder of The Enitan Story.
She works to inform, educate, and inspire positive change.
Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She collaborates with Linda Hayen to bring Linda’s daughter Clarissa's voice forward after losing her to a car accident.
The ideas they share in this video are helpful for all who wish to write a children's book
Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She works to encourage writers of all ages.
She provides valuable guidance for those aspiring to write adult fiction.
Nancy Loewen is an author of over 140 books for children and young adults, editor, college application essay coach, and ACT and SAT tutor. She works to encourage writers of all ages.
She offers valuable submission tips for writers aspiring to become published authors.
Monica Habia is an award-winning children’s book author. She believes in the power of quality education and is committed to bridging the knowledge gap of Africa through her writings and research.
She offers 5 valuable tips for those embarking on a writing journey.
Michelle D. Jackson is a 3x published author and Founder of PR Solutions, Direct2Author.com & Black Writers Workspace, an online community of over 15,000 black writers and avid readers.
She offers a valuable marketing strategy to support emerging writers.