The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators has added an additional award of $30,000 for winning and honor books of its annual Golden Kite Awards and the Sid Fleischman Award for Humor. The recipient in each category will receive a cash prize of $2,500 and a supplemental award of $1,000 to be donated in their name to a nonprofit organization of their choice. Honor book recipients will each get a $500 award and $250 to donate.
The organization said the additional awards "are in further recognition of the high quality of the full range of children's books written and illustrated by SCBWI members. SCBWI looks for ways to assist its members in giving back to their communities, and the additional award will provide them with the opportunity to help a deserving nonprofit."
SCBWI executive director Lin Oliver commented: "We are so happy to be able to award the Golden Kite recipients a stipend for their work and talent and also offer an opportunity for them to share financial benefits with their favorite nonprofit. This exemplifies how we honor individuals and the community at the same time."