New award for mid-career children's writer in Aotearoa New Zealand

Posted: Wednesday Jul 03, 2024

The Arts Foundation has introduced the Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award

Major news! The Arts Foundation have a brand new $30,000 award for mid-career children's writer in Aotearoa New Zealand – generously backed by our nation's very own children's literary legend, Dame Lynley Dodd DNZM.

The Lynley Dodd Children's Writers Award is inspired by a pivotal moment in Lynley’s career when a financial gift transformed her path, enabling her to continue writing and become the celebrated writer and illustrator we know and love. This award aims to replicate that impactful support for multiple writers into the future, thanks to Lynley's long-term gift.

Awarded every two years, this award complements the off-year of the Mallinson Rendel Illustrators Award, which recognises children's illustrators. Together, these awards complete the annual recognition of children’s literature creators.

Stay tuned this August when the inaugural recipient is announced:

Introducing the Lynley Dodd Children’s Writers Award | Arts Foundation (thearts.co.nz)