Wednesday, January 15, 2014

2013 New Voices Award Winner Announced!

May I share the limelight with you, Mr. Magnifico? © 2013 Sylvia Liu

 Today I am beyond excited to announce that I WAS SELECTED AS THE WINNER OF THE LEE AND LOW 2013 NEW VOICES AWARD (click the link to see the announcement). So excited that fresh words fail me so I shall resort to cliches:
I'm over the moon …

 Words cannot describe….

 I am jumping with joy…

SQUEEEE!!!




The prize for winning this contest is $1000 and a publishing contract with Lee and Low Books, an award-winning publisher that focuses on multicultural stories. My picture book story is A MORNING WITH GONG GONG, in which a grandfather and his granddaughter share their love and humor while teaching each other their respective talents in t'ai chi and yoga. 

 I'm truly honored to be a part of this award, which aims to increase the number of authors of color in children's publishing.

In a bit of a twist, my first book contract will be as an author rather than an illustrator. I have considered myself an illustrator for longer than an author, but it was because I wanted to illustrate my own stories that I started studying and figuring out how to write them.

This wouldn't have been possible without the support of my family and my critique group. I'll provide more details in the future. But for now, let's dance around the room and celebrate!

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29 comments:

  1. Michelle LordJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  2. jamaJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Congratulations, Sylvia!! Happy for you.

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  3. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    Happy-dancing right along with you! Happy, happy, happy! :D

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  4. JoannaJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS, my friend!

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  5. Susanna Leonard HillJanuary 15, 2014 at 12:39 PM

    Fantastic, Sylvia! And so well deserved! Congratulations!!!

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  6. Lilly DotoloJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:07 PM

    Wow! So happy for you!

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  7. clarbojahnJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:10 PM

    This couldn't be better.Congratulations! :)

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  8. Elaine Kiely KearnsJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS, MY FRIEND!!! Well deserved!! xo :)

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  9. UnknownJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:24 PM

    Oh, Sylvia! I am thrilled for you!!! This "next step" for you is just tremendous!
    Congratulations! I'm so happy that we met. Best wishes on all future writing and illustrating!

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  10. Alayne Kay ChristianJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:32 PM

    I've expressed my feelings elsewhere, but you know I am over here in Texas dancin' up a storm. Soooooo HAPPY for you!

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  11. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    Awesome, Sylvia!!! So happy for you!

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  12. Miranda PaulJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:56 PM

    This is so exciting. You deserve to enjoy this moment. Great things lie ahead for you. What a wonderful thought! Congratulations, Sylvia.

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    Amazing news, Sylvia. Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you!
    - Carrie

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  14. jan godown anninoJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:44 PM

    Brava! for the author & Bravo! for A MORNING WITH GONG GONG.
    It will be a fabulous read & a lively book to look at from this doubly-talente literary & visual artist! thank you for sharing Sylvia!

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  15. DonnaLouiseJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:45 PM

    How thrilling! Doing a happy dance for ya! :0)

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  16. Stacy S. JensenJanuary 15, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    Wonderful news and am looking forward to seeing your story in print! Congratulations!

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  17. Sylvia LiuJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:03 PM

    Thank you all so much for the well wishes! It's so great to be able to share this news to such a warm and supportive community.

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  18. AnonymousJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    Again, congratulations! I'm SOOOO happy for you, Sylvia!

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  19. Cathy Ballou MealeyJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:37 PM

    Happy Snoopy dancing for you Sylvia!

    Huzzah!!!

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  20. Beth StilbornJanuary 15, 2014 at 5:56 PM

    This is WONDERFUL news! So happy for you, Sylvia! Congratulations!

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  21. Renee LaTulippeJanuary 15, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    I'm so proud of and happy for you! Completely deserved, Sylvia! Off you goooooo! :)

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  22. Lori AnnJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:00 PM

    Hip Hip Hooray!

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  23. Carrie Charley BrownJanuary 15, 2014 at 7:47 PM

    Fantastic news! So happy for you, Sylvia!

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  24. Teresa RobesonJanuary 15, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Good gravy, I'd pulled this up earlier in the day to share on my FB writer's page and then completely flaked commenting. You already know I think you're brilliant and totally deserved this win, so I'm giving you virtual hugs and a toast to your future success, of which there will be many!!!!
    xo

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  25. rena traxelJanuary 16, 2014 at 1:04 PM

    Congrats!!!

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  26. Romelle BroasJanuary 16, 2014 at 4:32 PM

    Again, congratulations Sylvia! I can't wait to read it when it comes out!

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  27. Margo DillJanuary 18, 2014 at 9:50 PM

    Oh my goodness! How exciting! Congratulations to you.

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  28. Robyn CampbellJanuary 20, 2014 at 11:00 PM

    Congrads Sylvia. So well deserved!

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  29. UnknownJanuary 27, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    I'm so happy for you, Sylvia! Congratulations!

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