Tassy Walden Award




The Tassy Walden Awards for New Voices in Children’s Literature is an annual competition that encourages and nurtures the creation of exceptional books for children by unpublished writers and illustrators in Connecticut. Offered under the umbrella of the Shoreline Arts Alliance, this award was launched in 2001 by its eight founders.


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  • Additional Information: Cash prizes vary depending on the category and award level.

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