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Jericho Prize

@jerichoprize

Home of new Black-British children's writers. Breaking barriers in children's publishing by offering a development programme + biennial competition.

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📣 Reminder: our fundraiser ends 30 April! Please help us reach more people by sharing the link with your community 💫👉🏿lnkfi.re/Fundraiser

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⏳We've extended the deadline! You now have until 12 midday on 7 May to submit to the Jericho Prize 2025 competition. Before you enter, check the submission guidelines: ✔️ Black main character ✔️ Separate title page ✔️ Stick to the word count! All info → lnkfi.re/SubGuidelines

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Talawa Firsts is back with two weeks of groundbreaking Black British new work! Join Talawa Theatre Co 7–18 July for bold premieres, fresh voices & powerful stories ✨ This year’s theme? Stay Strong. Get your tickets here: eventbrite.com/cc/talawa-firs…

Talawa Firsts is back with two weeks of groundbreaking Black British new work!
Join <a href="/TalawaTheatreCo/">Talawa Theatre Co</a> 7–18 July for bold premieres, fresh voices &amp; powerful stories ✨ This year’s theme? Stay Strong. Get your tickets here: eventbrite.com/cc/talawa-firs…
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🚨 Urgent call-out! We need a volunteer longlisting reader for the Jericho Prize 2025. We'd love to hear from Black-British #kidlit professionals. Start of May availability needed. Email [email protected] with "Reader" in the subject! 📚

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5 days to go! Submissions to the Jericho Prize 2025 close at 12 midday on 7 May. Leave any questions in the replies below, and remember: ✅ 2 categories ✅ The competition is free to enter ✅ Feedback is given to all eligible entries Apply! 👉🏿 lnkfi.re/JP2025

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🌱May Opportunities Hot list is here - featuring: Creative Future, Jericho Prize, Hachette UK and more. Check them out: writingourlegacy.org.uk/monthly-hot-li… #MayOpportunities #CreativeOpportunties #ArtistOpportunties #WriterOpportunties #BPOCOpportunties

🌱May Opportunities Hot list is here - featuring: Creative Future, <a href="/JerichoPrize/">Jericho Prize</a>, <a href="/HachetteUK/">Hachette UK</a>  and more.

Check them out: writingourlegacy.org.uk/monthly-hot-li… 

#MayOpportunities #CreativeOpportunties #ArtistOpportunties #WriterOpportunties #BPOCOpportunties
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📣 Last call! Submissions for the Jericho Prize 2025 Competition close tomorrow at midday! If you're a Black-British writer with a story for babies, toddlers or picture book readers, we want to hear from you! Submit your script now 👉🏿 lnkfi.re/JP2025

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Submissions for the Jericho Prize 2025 Competition are now closed! A huge thanks to everyone who submitted, we can’t wait to celebrate your stories. There will be feedback for all eligible entries and the longlist will be announced 17 June. Stay tuned!

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In our 'Let’s Talk...' series, we explore key publishing topics. This week we're looking at why Black voices matter in baby, toddler and picture books. Representation starts early. Let’s talk about why that matters!👇🏿

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We were delighted to attend the My Rice Is Best launch last week! ✨A brilliant evening celebrating @theselinabrown and Maxwell Oginni, connecting with fellow creatives and supporting diverse voices in publishing. Thanks so much for having us!

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A huge thank you to everyone who entered the Jericho Prize 2025 competition. What’s next? ✔ Phase one judging underway ✔ Our next announcement will be in June ✔ All eligible entries will receive feedback Good luck and thank you for sharing your stories with us!

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#GiveawayAlert: a generous #BooksToReaders donor has sponsored a #bookbundle of 3 books (list in replies) from our 2025 shortlists through Kirkdale Bookshop. For a chance to win, RT + reply to this tweet by 5 pm tomorrow (UK only). #jhalakprize25 #giveaway #JhalakShowcase

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✨New blog! We reviewed 'See for Yourself' by Jordan Stephens and Beth Suzanna, a clever, uplifting picture book about dreams, fears and father-son bonds. A powerful standout. Read the full review here! 👉🏿 lnkfi.re/NewBlog

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✨ Jericho Prize Presents… ✨This week we're spotlighting author Davina Tijani, whose debut book 'Yomi and the Fury of Ninki Nanka' brings African mythology into magical, unforgettable storytelling. We talked to Davina about her writing journey and what drives her work 👉🏿

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The Malorie Blackman Impact Award is OPEN! Who will follow in the footsteps of last years winner Nikesh Shukla? We're looking for an author, illustrator or poet who has made a strong impact in publishing. Link in bio to nominate. Closes July 10th #TheDBAwards #MalorieBlackman

The Malorie Blackman Impact Award is OPEN! Who will follow in the footsteps of last years winner Nikesh Shukla? We're looking for an author, illustrator or poet who has made a strong impact in publishing. Link in bio to nominate. Closes July 10th

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As we wait for the longlist on 17 June, check out our new blog from Jericho Prize founder Fabia Turner on what we learned from this year's submissions👉🏿 lnkfi.re/NewBlog The 2025 Jericho Prize competition received a record 130 entries! Thank you to everyone that entered✨

As we wait for the longlist on 17 June, check out our new blog from Jericho Prize founder Fabia Turner on what we learned from this year's submissions👉🏿 lnkfi.re/NewBlog 
The 2025 Jericho Prize competition received a record 130 entries! Thank you to everyone that entered✨
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👀 The 2025 Jericho Prize longlists drop tomorrow at 9am! Head to our website to see which incredible children’s stories made the lists 👉🏿 jerichoprize.com/blog