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We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2021 WNDB Internship Grants

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Learn more about our Internship Grants Program and apply for an internship grant. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2021 WNDB Internship Grants March 1, 2021 New York, NY — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) has announced the opening of the … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces the Opening of Applications for the 2021 WNDB Internship Grants

Congratulations to the 2020 Walter Grant Winners

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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE APPLICATION PROCESS FOR THE WALTER GRANTS, CLICK HERE. We Need Diverse Books is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2020 Walter Dean Myers Grants. The following 8 unpublished writers, 1 graphic novelist, and 1 illustrator have been selected for the grants: Kat … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2020 Walter Grant Winners

Sixteen Creative, Rising Voices Named 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentees

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sixteen Creative, Rising Voices Named 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentees January 12, 2020  Washington, DC — After combing through hundreds of manuscripts and portfolios for the 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentorship Program, the committee and mentors have made their winning … [Read more...] about Sixteen Creative, Rising Voices Named 2021 We Need Diverse Books Mentees

We Need Diverse Books Announces New Board Members

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces New Board Members January 11, 2021 Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books is pleased to announce the appointment of four new board members: Zoraida Córdova, Minh Lê, Cornelius Minor, and Kaitlyn Sage Patterson.  Zoraida Córdova is the … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces New Board Members

WNDB and Penguin Random House Announce 2020 Creative Writing Awards Winners

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books Announce 2020 Creative Writing Awards Winners Penguin Random House to grant $50,000 in scholarship awards to five unique, diverse literary voices of high school seniors from across the country. June 18, 2020 New York, NY — … [Read more...] about WNDB and Penguin Random House Announce 2020 Creative Writing Awards Winners

We Need Diverse Books Announces the 2020 Walter Grants

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To learn more about the application process for the Walter Grants, click here. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Announces the 2020 Walter Grants May 18, 2020 Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) announces that the 2020 Walter Dean Myers Grants will be open for applications … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Announces the 2020 Walter Grants

We Need Diverse Books Launches New Internship Grants For Adult Publishing

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Launches New Internship Grants For Adult Publishing March 4, 2020 Washington, DC — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is pleased to announce the launch of two new internship grants that will support interns from diverse backgrounds working in adult … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Launches New Internship Grants For Adult Publishing

We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary Bethesda, MD — We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) is celebrating its fifth anniversary. July 2019 marks WNDB fifth year as a nonprofit organization.  WNDB promotes diversity in children’s and young adult literature and was … [Read more...] about We Need Diverse Books Celebrates 5 Year Anniversary