News:

On August 1, 2019, M.O. Yuksel's picture book deal was announced on Publisher's Weekly. Hooray!!!

Scholarships:

M.O. Yuksel has won highly competitive scholarships to the following wonderful programs:

• Highlights Foundation Super Picture Book Boot Camp, 2017
• 12x12 Picture Book Challenge Writing Scholarship, 2018 
• Highlights Foundation Ins & Outs of a Picture Book & It's Many Forms, 2018

More scholarships and awards to come...(fingers, toes, and eyes crossed).