By Andrea Ruggirello Over the last seven years, WNDB has been proud to provide Walter Grants to promising writers and illustrators from diverse communities. Below are the books that have been published or announced by grantees since receiving their grants. Congratulations to everyone! 2020 … [Read more...] about Celebrating WNDBβs Published Walter Grantees
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Congratulations to the 2022 Walter Grant Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congratulations to the 2022 Walter Grant Winners November 14, 2022 Washington, DC β We Need Diverse Books is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2022 Walter Dean Myers Grants. This year, WNDB awarded 11 grants at $2000 each to unpublished writers or illustrators from … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2022 Walter Grant Winners
Congratulations to the 2021 Walter Grant Winners
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Congratulations to the 2021 Walter Grant Winners December 14, 2021 Washington, DC β We Need Diverse Books is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2021 Walter Dean Myers Grants. This year, WNDB awarded 8 grants at $2000 each to unpublished writers or illustrators from … [Read more...] about Congratulations to the 2021 Walter Grant Winners
WNDB Announces Three New Walter Grants in 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WNDB Announces Three New Walter Grants in 2021 June 28, 2021 Washington, DC β We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) will open applications for its 2021 Walter Dean Myers Grants on August 1, 2021. This year, WNDB will give 8 grants at $2000 each to unpublished writers or … [Read more...] about WNDB Announces Three New Walter Grants in 2021