Independent publisher Shambhala Publications will launch Bala Kids, a children's imprint focused on "inspiring the next generation through the Buddhist values of compassion and wisdom," in the fall of 2018. In advance of the Bala Kids launch, Shambhala is partnering with the Khyentse Foundation, a Buddhist nonprofit, to run the Khyentse Foundation Children's Book Prize.
Shambhala and Khyentse are looking for a complete children's book manuscript, fiction or nonfiction pertaining to any and all Buddhist traditions, for children ages 0 and 8. The winning submission will receive a $5,000 prize and a publishing contract from Bala Kids. Submissions are open until February 15, 2018; more information can be found here.
Founded in 1969 with headquarters in Boulder, Colo., Shambhala Publications publishes a variety of titles pertaining to Buddhism, wellness, spirituality and more. Its four main imprints are Shambhala, Snow Lion, Roost Books and Prajna Studios. Shambhala is distributed worldwide through Penguin Random House.