kickoff webinar early childhood book challenge · final submissions due april 12, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m....

MARCH 6, 2019

KICKOFF WEBINAR

Early Childhood Book Challenge

Agenda

M O T H E R D E C K P R E S E N TAT I O N

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E A R LY C H I L D H O O D B O O K C H A L L E N G E

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Learn About the Challenge

Introductions

Q&A

Resources

5 Looking Ahead

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Introductions1

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About the Challenge2


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How might we inspire children and their caregivers

to read together?

OUR CHALLENGE QUESTION


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We are seeking manuscripts for a children’s book that

engages children (ages 0 to 3) and provides adults with ways

to support early language development.

OUR CHALLENGE MISSION

What we’re looking for…


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A manuscript that engages

young children in their earliest

years with a story that makes

the book a favorite.

A manuscript that reflects

the lived experience of

families living in urban U.S.

cities like Philadelphia.

A manuscript that excites and

educates caregivers about the

opportunities and importance

of reading, singing, and talking

together, to support early

language development.


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Meet Our Partner

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CASE STUDY

31 Cities

3 Continents

2 women

Cartmill et al., 2013; Hirsh-Pasek et al., 2015

Research shows that children’s earliest years—from birth to age eight—are critical for developing the social, emotional, and academic skills that lay the groundwork for later success in school and in life.

Meet Our Partner


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WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT

Challenge Timeline

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O P E N S U B M I S S I O N

R E V I E WS H O R T L I S T R E F I N E M E N T

F I N A L E VA L U AT I O N

April 12 Submissions Due

May 24 Final Submissions Due

April 12, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. PT is the

deadline for manuscript submissions.

The review process is managed by OpenIDEO, Every

single submission is thoroughly evaluated by a team of

experts.

May 24, 2019 @ 5:00 p.m. PT is the

deadline for Refinement submissions

For authors interested in advancing in the Challenge, it’s

recommended to carefully review the Challenge Brief

and Evaluation Criteria while crafting your submission.

June 21, 2019 Winners for the Early

Childhood Book Challenge announced

OpenIDEO will announce the Early Childhood Book

Challenge Winner.


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Eligibility for Authors

Author Status

• We welcome new and established authors to participate, as well as agented and unagented authors.

• No preference will be given to authors based on publishing status or agent representation. Only previously unpublished work will be accepted for submission.

• There is no cost to participate.

Location

• Submissions are welcome from a single author or a team of authors. Authors can be located anywhere in the world, but the book should be relatable to children and caregivers in U.S. cities.

• No preference will be given to authors who have familiarity with Philadelphia and its residents.

Publishing

• All participants should be serious about their commitment to turn their manuscript into a book—by going through the editing process with a publisher.


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Participation for Illustrators

Process

• This Challenge is only requiring manuscripts from authors to be submitted. However, we plan to have illustrators involved during the Refinement phase.

• Authors in the Refinement phase will have a few options for the illustrator with whom they work: they may choose to be paired with an illustrator through OpenIDEO’s network, choose their own illustrator, or even illustrate their book themselves.

Illustrator Application

• Interested in being considered as an Illustrator? Sign up here!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KB9NBFG


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The Prize

Funding

$20,000 in award money to make the manuscript publisher-ready

Recognition

Recognition as the winner of the Early Childhood Book Challenge

Publishing

Connections to a publisher to turn the manuscript into a book

Distribution

The potential for 10,000+ books to be published and distributed in Philadelphia, with wider distribution possible

Travel

Travel to Philadelphia for recognition at a winner announcement event read.


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Evaluation Criteria

1 Engaging Manuscripts must be enjoyable and engaging for children from birth to age 3, while inspiring caregivers

and children alike to read it again and again.

2 Research-Informed Manuscripts must be informed by early childhood research and subtly teach caregivers ways to support early language development with infants and toddlers.

3 Expands the Conversation Manuscripts must be additive to the children’s book space. We're eager to think beyond current narratives with stories that elevate nontraditional spaces, identities, cultural experiences, ethnic perspectives, racial backgrounds, and community experiences.

5 Age Appropriate Manuscripts must use vocabulary and concepts that are supportive of developing early literacy for children from birth to age 3. Manuscripts with majority Tier 1 vocabulary words and select Tier 2 vocabulary words strongly preferred.

6 Previously Unpublished Work Manuscripts must be unpublished. Work that has been published in any format, including online or self-published, is not eligible.

7 Succinct Manuscripts must not exceed 250 words.

4 Community-Rooted Manuscripts must reflect an urban setting and demonstrate a community-rooted perspective that resonates with residents in urban U.S. cities like Philadelphia.

https://study.com/academy/lesson/tier-1-words-vocabulary-activities.html

https://study.com/academy/lesson/tier-1-words-vocabulary-activities.html


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How to Participate

1 Read the Challenge Materials Read through the brief, resources, Evaluation Criteria, and personas to gain a deeper understanding of what we’re looking for.

2 Craft Your Manuscript Get writing! Create a draft of a manuscript that serves as a language development tool for children 0 to 3.

3 Submit a First Draft Manuscript Create an OpenIDEO profile, answer the submission questions, and publish submission on the platform.

5 Revise and Iterate Continue to revise, iterate, and improve on your manuscript until the open submission deadline on April 12th @ 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time. You can edit your submission on the platform until the final deadline.

4 Collaborate We believe collaboration and connection leads to more creative outcomes! We encourage you to ask questions and/or provide feedback on one another’s submissions in the comments section.


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Making the Most of the Challenge

Feel

Acquaint yourself with your audience of end users.

Imagine

Create the first draft of your manuscript masterpiece.

Share

Put your submission out there on the platform, ask for feedback, and start the process of refining.

Support

When you receive feedback or resources from others, return the favor! Take a moment to look at other’s work and support their development.

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Challenge Resources3


Early Childhood Research Children learn more between the ages of 0-3 year than ever again in their lives. These Early Childhood Research resources provide insights into the physiological and psychological development of children, which can be incorporated into your stories through character sketches, storylines, rhythm and more.

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Resources

Book Writing It can be a challenge to write a book for an audience as young as 0-3 year-olds. You need to say a lot through a short story, use the correct vocabulary, and keep young, wandering minds engaged. This section supports your understanding of some basic rules, methods, and tricks to write for this audience of children (0 to 3), families, and caregivers.

Urban Context Some of you may be familiar with the experiences of those in the Philadelphia community, but others of you may not. This section contains a mix of articles, podcasts, documentaries, and resources that provide a window into the lives and learning experiences of children, families, and caregivers in the Philadelphia community.

Challenge How-To’s Challenge resources created by the OpenIDEO team to support your navigation of the OpenIDEO platform and creating a successful manuscript.

M O T H E R D E C K P R E S E N TAT I O N

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Requirements • These Early Childhood Book Challenge

Personas provide a window into the lives of end-users (in this case, the end-readers), for whom you are creating this manuscript

Challenge Personas

Empathy • By taking time to learn from the experiences of those we are seeking to impact through this book, we are

better equipped to craft a narrative that resonates with children, families, and caregivers to meet their learning needs.

Just the Beginning • These personas are by no means exhaustive, but meant to serve as a grounding force to guide your

creative process.


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Early Childhood Book Challenge Personas

These personas provide a window into the end-users (in this case, the end-readers), for whom you are creating this manuscript.


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Bilingual Toddler1-year old Amanda is a curious, adventurous toddler who just celebrated her first birthday in North Philadelphia. She lives in a bilingual household with her parents and grandparents who immigrated to the United States from Puerto Rico. With Amanda’s parents working long hours, she spends most of the day with her grandparents. Her grandparents’ limited English literacy abilities make reading books together—particularly those in English—challenging. Instead, Amanda’s grandparents engage with her through books by creating a storyline in Spanish while flipping through the pages. In the evenings, Amanda’s parents alternate reading books to her in English. Her first words were both Spanish and English.

Amanda


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New Parents18-years old Terrell and Jasmine, 18, are new parents who grew up together in the same neighborhood in West Philly. They are both about to graduate high school, and excited to share this experience with their new baby girl, Destiny. As dedicated parents with packed schedules, Terrell and Jasmine are nervous about how to make the most of their limited time with Destiny to prioritize early learning. They’re hoping for simple, quick daily ways they can support Destiny’s language development that also feel fun and playful.

Terrell & Jasmine


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Community Leader45-years old Sean, 45, is an African American raised by his grandmother in a rowhouse in West Philly. Ever since he can remember, books have been a welcome escape from the stresses of navigating neighborhood tensions and violence, bringing possibility, optimism, and imagination to his world. As an educator, Sean dedicates his creative talents to designing literacy programs for families in the neighborhood in which he was raised. Through free access to books and educational programming, he champions reading, but is frustrated by the lack of books reflecting the experiences of the community he serves.

Sean

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Let’s Answer Your Questions4

Are manuscripts protected from being replicated ?


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Who will evaluate the Challenge submissions?


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Can an author and an illustrator team submit a manuscript

together?


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Can I submit to the Challenge even if I am not from a U.S. city

or Philadelphia?


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Am I allowed to submit more than one manuscript?


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How should I think about manuscript language for this age

group of those 0 to 3?


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How close to a "final draft" should my manuscript

submission be?


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What is the intended audience for this book?


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Is there a limitation on the number of pages of the book and the format of the book?


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Let’s Answer Your Questions4

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Looking Ahead5


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Open Submission Deadline

April 12th @ 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time


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Thank you!

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