The Aldama Brown Ink Award

Written By Frederick Aldama

The Aldama Brown Ink Award supports the publication of two word-drawn books annually in the prestigious Brown Ink series. We seek innovative manuscripts that blend text with graphics, drawings with words—visual storytelling in all its forms across fiction, poetry, nonfiction, autoethnography, and beyond. Dedicated to amplifying underrepresented identities and experiences, Brown Ink welcomes submissions in English, Spanish/English, and Spanish from writers of any citizenship. Winners are selected by FlowerSong Press editorial staff and join a vibrant community of visual storytellers pushing the boundaries of word-drawn art.

Submission Window: September 1 – November 30

Contact Information: Email: editor@flowersongpress.com or aldama@utexas.edu

Frederick Aldama