

SHARIF ABDULLAH
MEMOIRS OR POETRY


ROMY MICHEL-BLUNDY
FANTASY OR SCIENCE FICTION
YA-HIGHS SCHOOL/YOUNG ADULT

LATAEJHA BORDEN
INSPIRATIONAL OR SELF-HELP
NONFICTION MATH BOOK - GRADES 3-7


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GENRES - CHILDREN-PICTURE BOOK
GENRES - FANTASY OR SCIENCE FICTION

JONATHANN EHRITZ
CHILDREN-MIDDLE GRADE
INSPIRATIONAL OR SELF-HELP
YA-HIGHS SCHOOL/YOUNG ADUL

MOWUNMI ADE
GENRES - CHILDREN-PICTURE BOOK
CHILDREN-MIDDLE GRADE
YA-HIGHS SCHOOL/YOUNG ADULT

DR. STEPHANIE ROBINSON
CHILDREN-PICTURE BOOK

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Literacy Nation is pleased to announce that submissions are now open for the Jerry Craft Awards for Literary and Artistic Excellence. These awards honor outstanding works that exemplify excellence in storytelling, creativity, and impact in children’s and young adult literature.
Eligible authors and illustrators are invited to submit works in accordance with the award guidelines. Submissions will be reviewed with careful attention to both literary merit and artistic achievement, as appropriate to each award category. Please review all eligibility requirements before submitting. We look forward