Writing Contests
Lee & Low Books hosts two writing contests awarded to unpublished writers of color or Native/Indigenous writers.
New Voices Award
The New Voices Award is given biennially to an unpublished writer of color or Native/Indigenous writer for a picture book manuscript. This contest will reopen in April 2025. Please check back then for additional information about how to enter the contest.
New Visions Award
The New Visions Award is given biennially to an unpublished writer of color or Native/Indigenous writer for a middle grade or young adult manuscript. This contest is currently closed and but is scheduled to reopen in April 2026. Please check back then for additional information about how to enter the contest.
