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The B’nai B’rith International Diverse Minds Writing Challenge


Name: The B’nai B’rith International Diverse Minds Writing Challenge

Award Amount: Up to $5,000 for top winners

Information and Eligibility:
The B’nai B’rith International Diverse Minds Writing Challenge is a creative competition designed to promote respect, inclusion and diversity among young people. Students are invited to write and illustrate an original children’s book that teaches a message of tolerance, understanding and embracing differences. The contest inspires students to use storytelling as a platform to encourage positive social values and help younger children appreciate diversity in all its forms.

This competition is open to high school students and recent graduates in select participating regions. Entries are judged on creativity, originality, clarity of message and artistic presentation. Winning books are often professionally published and distributed to schools, libraries and community organizations, giving students a meaningful chance to impact children and local communities. Cash prizes are awarded to the top entries, with some years offering awards up to $5,000 for first place, along with additional prizes for runners-up.

Eligibility criteria generally include:

  • Academic Level: Open to high school students and recent graduates (depending on region).
  • Creative Requirement: Must submit an original children’s book written and illustrated by the applicant(s).
  • Theme: Book must address diversity, tolerance, inclusion or understanding among children.
  • Residency: Must live in a region currently offering the program.

Application Requirements:

  • Submit an original children’s story with accompanying illustrations.
  • Complete the official online entry form.
  • Follow formatting and submission rules provided by the program.

Selection Criteria:

  • Originality and creativity of the story and artwork.
  • Strength and clarity of the diversity-themed message.
  • Suitability for young readers.
  • Overall quality, impact and presentation of the submission.

Additional Details:

  • Top entries may be professionally published and distributed widely.
  • Cash prizes are awarded to the winning students.
  • Some submissions may be recognized with special category awards.
  • The program emphasizes positive social change through literature.

Deadline:

  • May

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