Since 1973, we have featured stories written by some of the most talented, creative, and smart writers in the world and ensured those stories are accompanied by illustrations created by equally amazing and talented artists. Every story and each illustration on the pages of any of our 11 children’s magazines is there to encourage young readers to think, imagine and believe. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that many of our featured writers and artists have received national and international recognition and accolades throughout the years, including being recognized by the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators.
SCBWI 2016 Magazine Merit Awards
Each year the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators awards Merit Plaques and Honor Certificates for fiction, nonfiction, YA fiction/nonfiction, illustration and poetry, which appeared in magazines during the past year. Stories and Illustrations featured in our children’s magazines were among the recipients.
Congratulations to everyone recognized by SCBWI. To appreciate and celebrate their well deserved recognition, download and enjoy their award winning stories and illustrations that appeared on the pages of our magazines last year…
| 2016 Merit Plaque Winner for Illustration | |
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| Lori McElrath Eslick Cricket Magazine “A Strip of Blue” September 2015 |
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2016 Merit Plaque Winner for Poetry |
| Neal Levin Spider Magazine “Cavemanners” November/December 2015 |
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2016 Honor Certificate for Nonfiction |
| Elizabeth Armstrong Hall Spider Magazine “Homecoming” July/August 2015 |
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2016 Letter of Merit for NonFiction |
| Robin A. Zimmerman Dig Into History “Joy Ride in a Paint Box” May/June 2015 |
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2016 Letter of Merit for Poetry |
| Jessica Shaw Ladybug Magazine “My Favorite Sounds” May 2015 |
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2016 Letter of Merit for Fiction |
| Sue Gagliardi Ladybug Magazine “Just Enough for Me” September 2015 |
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