About the Awards The Walter Dean Myers Award for Outstanding Children's Literature, also known as "The Walter," celebrates the legacy of author Walter Dean Myers (1937-2014). Myers served as the third National Ambassador for Young People's Literature (2012-2013), authored over a hundred titles, … [Read more...] about The Walter Awards
Awards and Competitions
PRH Creative Writing Awards
About the CWAs For more than 25 years, the Penguin Random House Creative Writing Awards has recognized the diverse talent of graduating high school seniors. In 2019, Penguin Random House entered into an innovative partnership with We Need Diverse Books to expand the program nationally. Through … [Read more...] about PRH Creative Writing Awards
