The longlists for the Jericho Prize 2021 were announced in London, UK on November 12, 2021.
The Jericho Prize, open to unpublished Black British writers, is a new award for writing for children aged four years plus (picture books) and seven to nine (short chapter books). Each submission must include a Black or mixed-Black main character.
The longlisted writers for 2021 on the Picture Book category are;
- Mayo Agard-Olubo
- Maritsa Baksh
- Cabbi Charles
- Nadine Cowan
- Paula David
- Diane Ewen
- S Elaine Ewen
- Abena Eyeson
- Seymour Lavine
- Ben Peters
- Dea-Chantal Prempeh
- Paula Sampson
- Bonnie Samuyiwa
- Chi Ukata
The names of the shortlisted writers in both categories, including short chapter books category, will be announced on December 10, 2021. The winner in each category will receive £500, an editorial consultancy and a design consultancy.
