Ezra Jack Keats Book Award Winners
The Ezra Jack Keats New Artist (Writer and Illustrator) Awards are given annually to an outstanding new writer of picture books for children (age 9 and under) and are presented jointly by the New York Public Library and the Ezra Jack Keats Foundation. A distinguished selection committee consisting of early childhood education specialists, librarians, illustrators and experts in children's literature review entries, seek books that portray the universal qualities of childhood, a strong and supportive family, and the multicultural nature of our world.
To be eligible, writers must have published no more than five books, and candidates for the writer's award need not have done the illustrations. A silver medal and an honorarium of $1,000 are awarded to each of the winners. For additional information on how to apply for next year's award, publishers may contact The New York Public Library's Early Childhood Resource and Information Center at 212-929-0815.