Have you written a book for children?

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Opening on the 1st March, Ascent Children's Book Prize accepts submissions of picture books, chapter, middle-grade and young adult. This international writing competition is designed to read every entry with care. 

 

At Ascent Children's Book Prize, every entrant receives personalised feedback, and writers from under-represented groups are given an additional chance to shine.

 

Open to un-agented writers from across the world, Ascent Children's Book Prize is open from the 1st March to the 1st June 2026. Submit your opening, a one-line pitch and a one page synopsis. Submission requirements will differ according to the age you are writing for and the length of your book. Please read the full terms which will be released shortly.

 

Our readers are looking forward to your work. For more information, please read our full terms and conditions and FAQs. We accept chapter books, middle-grade and young adult and are looking forward to reading your submission.