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Accepting Applications for the Children's Writer-in-Residence at the Boston Public Library

The Associates of the Boston Public Library is currently accepting applications for its twelfth Children’s Writer-in-Residence. The program was created to provide an emerging children’s author with the financial support and quiet space needed to complete one literary work. Eligible projects include fiction, nonfiction, a script, or poetry intended for children or young adults. The fellowship provides a $20,000 stipend and an office at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square from September 2015 through May 2016. To learn more about the program & prior winners please see: http://www.writer-in-residence.org.

Applications must be postmarked by April 30th.
Download the 2015-2016 application form here: http://www.bpl.org/general/associates/Associates_BPL_WIR_Application_2015.pdf

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