The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators announced that Angela Dominguez has joined Meg Medina as a co-sponsor of the Volemos Grant, and the program is expanding to include Latine illustrators. Every year, one early-career author and one illustrator will each receive $500, along with a year-long SCBWI membership and promotion of their work to agents and editors. Medina founded the Volemos Grant in 2021 to support aspiring and early-career Latine authors.
"We have both benefited from the SCBWI community over the years, having met many wonderful colleagues and mentors who helped us along the way in our careers," Medina and Dominguez said in a joint statement. "It's an honor to build on that tradition by supporting new Latine creatives entering the world of publishing."
SCBWI executive director Sarah Baker commented, "When Meg Medina founded the Volemos Grant, she created an important opportunity for emerging Latine authors, and we are so thrilled and grateful that she and Angela Dominguez are expanding that opportunity to also serve illustrators. Everyone at SCBWI is excited to see who the next recipients will be, and to shine a bright light on the talent and perspective of Latine creators."