The writing mentorships are available to diverse writers or any writers or illustrators who have completed a full draft of a manuscript for children or teens featuring a diverse main character or diverse central subject matter. The illustration mentorship is available to any diverse illustrator who has a portfolio and several sample illustrations completed. (See the WNDB™ about us page for our inclusive definition of “diversity”). Applicants may only apply for one of the four mentorship categories, so it is up to the applicants to research the available mentors and decide which category will be most suitable for their work. Applicants who do not comply with submission rules will be disqualified. Previous recipients of a WNDB™ Mentorship may not apply.

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