2025 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Caroline Kim, Sticky Like Rice (PB), Lyrical Language Lab
Lisa Davis, A Pirates' Thanksgiving (PB), Mighty Kidlit Community
Blythe Williams, The Flight of a Feather (PB), Writing Barn Courage to Create
Meagan Dekker, Angus and the Woolly Bullies (PB), Write For Success Coaching Package
Honorable Mentions:
Tracie Renee, The Contagious Zest of Frankie Abagnale (MG), Critique with Linda Joy Singleton, author of Kid and Kid.
Jenn Gaulding, My Look For the Helpers (PB), Critique with Rebecca E. Hirsch, author of Wonder Wings: Guess Who's Flying
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2024 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Laura McIntosh, Music In My Heart (MG), Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Becky Marie Goodman, Oranges To Apples (PB), Mira's Magical Mentorship
Kristen Kareem, Blood Before Rain (YA), Write Your Novel! The Workshop with Jack Smith
Honorable Mentions:
Savannah Tries, Grandpa's Garage, Critique with Annette M. Clayton, author of Papa and Pearl
Eric Sondergeld, The Ogre, Critique with Deb Adamson, author of Bing Bang Pling
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2023 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Na'Keysha Taylor, The House That Mama Built, Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Macy Lane, A Twinkle In Your Daddy's Eyes, SCBWI In-Person Winter Conference 2024
Laura Polasek, Wildflower Waltz, Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Cheryl Simon, Two Peas In A Pod, A Non-Binary Tale, 12x12 Golden Membership
Meriam Ben Hamza, Henna In Her Heart: A Moroccan Tale, Storyteller Academy Makers Pro Membership
Honorable Mentions:
Amanda Coppedge Bosky, Shelter, Critique with Tina Athiade, author of the upcoming Wings to Soar
Renee Bolla, The Truth About Stepmoms, Critique with author Rebecca Kraft Rector
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2022 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Hannah Lapehn, Stone by Stone, 12x12 membership
Cheryl Simon, The Boulder on my Shoulder, 12x12 membership
Leah Schanke Hazel’s Heart: A Story of Resilience, Lyrical Language Lab Self-Study Course
Kiley Orchard The Stickybeaks and the Missing Mother, Highlights Foundation, Shape Your Story: A 6-Week Novel Intensive w/Author & Agent Linda Epstein.
Honorable Mentions:
Emily Holewczynski, Salty, Critique with author, Christine Van Zandt
Jenna Elyse Johnson, Babe with a Mobility Aid, Critique with author, Shannon Anderson
Maria Sutanto, A Perfect Egg: The True Humpty Dumpty Story, Critique with author, Amanda Davis
Caroline Kim, Sticky Like Rice (PB), Lyrical Language Lab
Lisa Davis, A Pirates' Thanksgiving (PB), Mighty Kidlit Community
Blythe Williams, The Flight of a Feather (PB), Writing Barn Courage to Create
Meagan Dekker, Angus and the Woolly Bullies (PB), Write For Success Coaching Package
Honorable Mentions:
Tracie Renee, The Contagious Zest of Frankie Abagnale (MG), Critique with Linda Joy Singleton, author of Kid and Kid.
Jenn Gaulding, My Look For the Helpers (PB), Critique with Rebecca E. Hirsch, author of Wonder Wings: Guess Who's Flying
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2024 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Laura McIntosh, Music In My Heart (MG), Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Becky Marie Goodman, Oranges To Apples (PB), Mira's Magical Mentorship
Kristen Kareem, Blood Before Rain (YA), Write Your Novel! The Workshop with Jack Smith
Honorable Mentions:
Savannah Tries, Grandpa's Garage, Critique with Annette M. Clayton, author of Papa and Pearl
Eric Sondergeld, The Ogre, Critique with Deb Adamson, author of Bing Bang Pling
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2023 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Na'Keysha Taylor, The House That Mama Built, Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Macy Lane, A Twinkle In Your Daddy's Eyes, SCBWI In-Person Winter Conference 2024
Laura Polasek, Wildflower Waltz, Lyrical Language Lab Self Study Course
Cheryl Simon, Two Peas In A Pod, A Non-Binary Tale, 12x12 Golden Membership
Meriam Ben Hamza, Henna In Her Heart: A Moroccan Tale, Storyteller Academy Makers Pro Membership
Honorable Mentions:
Amanda Coppedge Bosky, Shelter, Critique with Tina Athiade, author of the upcoming Wings to Soar
Renee Bolla, The Truth About Stepmoms, Critique with author Rebecca Kraft Rector
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2022 Scholarship Recipients & Awards:
Hannah Lapehn, Stone by Stone, 12x12 membership
Cheryl Simon, The Boulder on my Shoulder, 12x12 membership
Leah Schanke Hazel’s Heart: A Story of Resilience, Lyrical Language Lab Self-Study Course
Kiley Orchard The Stickybeaks and the Missing Mother, Highlights Foundation, Shape Your Story: A 6-Week Novel Intensive w/Author & Agent Linda Epstein.
Honorable Mentions:
Emily Holewczynski, Salty, Critique with author, Christine Van Zandt
Jenna Elyse Johnson, Babe with a Mobility Aid, Critique with author, Shannon Anderson
Maria Sutanto, A Perfect Egg: The True Humpty Dumpty Story, Critique with author, Amanda Davis