However, we will only be considering novellas that inhabit worlds that are not modeled on European cultures. Simply put, Allida believes that when artists draw from their most intense enthusiasms, kids get great books.Until the end of this open period, Tor.com will only be considering novellas of between 20,000 and 40,000 words that fit the epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, high fantasy, or quest fantasy genres, whether set on Earth or on an original fantasy world.

The result has been books that consistently earn both critical acclaim and commercial success, and, most importantly, are fiercely adored by countless young readers.Allida builds on that model by supporting creators from marginalized communities whose work defies expectations.

Her protagonists often share her Korean American ethnicity-but not always, and her focus has been to write as well as she can on subjects about which she cares deeply.

Over a 20-year-plus career, she has written picture books and novels contemporary and historical stories realism and fantasy poetry and prose. This emphasis on creator-led stories mirrors Linda Sue Park’s own journey as an author. Allida’s goal is to sustain that change and nurture further equity and inclusion by encouraging marginalized writers and artists to create stories they are passionate about. The children’s book world is experiencing a new sense of excitement as opportunities for inclusion increase-a change made possible by visionaries who worked in relative obscurity for decades. Allida seeks to “make known” stories by creators whose perspectives have too often been ignored or undervalued and whose voices are essential for giving young readers a richer understanding of our shared world. The Korean word allida (ah-lee-dah) means to inform, announce, or make known.

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