1. What draws you to the Picture Book Author Academy Mentorship Program?

2. What would it mean to you if you won this full-ride scholarship? Why is it important to you right now?

3. Why is now the right time for you to begin a picture book mentorship?

4. In what ways do you believe this mentorship would help you grow as a picture book writer?

5. Why do you feel you should be chosen as the scholarship winner?

6. Have you participated in any writing mentorships or programs before? (This does not affect your eligibility.)

Eligibility Steps (Required)

7. Have you followed PBAA on Instagram (@pbauthoracademy) and liked + commented on the Scholarship Giveaway post? *

8. Have you joined our Facebook community, The Unstoppable Writer? *

9. Paste the link(s) to the social media posts where you shared the giveaway page. *

10. Would you like to recommend any writer friends who might enter the giveaway? Share their names and email addresses below. IMPORTANT: If someone you recommend wins, you also win the same Grand Prize automatically. The more people you recommend, the more your chances multiply.

11. How would you describe your picture book writing experience?

Total beginner

I’ve written a few drafts

I’ve completed manuscripts

I’ve received professional feedback before

I’m actively querying / preparing to query

12. What is your primary goal as a children’s book writer?

Traditional publishing

Hybrid publishing

Self-publishing

Not sure yet

13. How much time can you commit per week to improving your craft and completing mentorship tasks?

Less than 2 hours

3–5 hours

6–10 hours

10+ hours

14. What is your biggest challenge right now in your writing or publishing journey?

15. If selected, are you willing to commit to attending the calls, completing the assignments, and moving your writing career forward?

16. Are you able to dedicate consistent time each week to participate fully in the mentorship?

Yes, 2+ hours a week

Not at this time

17. What have you already done so far to develop your picture book craft? (Examples: taken courses, completed manuscripts, received feedback, attended workshops, joined communities, etc.)

18. On a scale of 1–10, how important is it for you to make progress as a picture book author in 2026?

Not ImportantExtremely Important

19. What is your primary writing or publishing goal for the next 6–12 months?

20. Are you open to guidance, feedback, and mentorship throughout the program?

21. Anything else you’d like to add?

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