A children's book competition is looking to publish new writers and illustrators in a unique competition and is looking for voters to help make it happen.
(1888PressRelease) September 22, 2009 - Ever wonder what it takes to get a picture book published? Writers play an agonizing waiting game. They write from their soul, sometimes taking months, even years to write their stories. Then they polish and rewrite, polish and rewrite. Then they send it off in the hopes that someone will read it, like it and call them right back with an amazing offer. That's not always how it works though. Most of the time, a manuscript will sit in a slush pile waiting for someone to read it. According to the ABC Children's Book website, only 3 out of every 12,000 picture book submissions will ever see the inside of a book store. Depressing odds for an aspiring writer.
The ABC Picture Book Competition is trying to make it easier for writers and illustrators alike to make it through that agonizing process. Twelve finalists were selected from the hundreds who sent in stories to the contest and then twelve illustrators were selected for their talents to help bring those stories to life. The pair then set out on a mission to bring in the most votes, both reaching out for that golden ring, a publishing contract.
Tracy Mesuda is one of those lucky few. Inspired by her own daughter, her story 'Hello My Friends', was written to enhance children's awareness and appreciation of our multicultural world.
Tracy was paired up with Michelle Munger, an up-and-coming new illustrator from Texas. Both Tracy and Michelle dream of seeing themselves published one day. If they win, that day will be soon.
If you would like to see a book that you the public has helped publish, please vote for Tracy Mesuda's story 'Hello My Friends', illustrated by Michelle Munger.
Voting starts September 20th through October 4th and you can vote once a day. If you are a schoolteacher, you can vote from your school IP address ten times a day, so help a young writer and illustrator finally reach their goals! Vote at the website below.
A children's book competition is looking to publish new writers and illustrators in a unique competition and is looking for voters to help make it happen. 
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