Deadline: 30 September 2011
With the aim of nurturing the next generation of writers and digital storytellers, Janus Education, together with its publication arm Experiences & Experiments, organises two of Singapore's most prestigious regional awards: the Young Author Awards (YAA) and the DigiTales Awards (DTA). With industry-based, academic and media partners and advisers, both the YAA and the DTA are recognised and supported by the Media Development Authority (MDA), the National Library Board (NLB), the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) and the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS).
Terms & Conditions
1. The Young Author Award 2011/12 is open to all students in Singapore from the following age groups/ categories:
- Primary: 8- 12 years old
- Secondary: 13- 16 years old
2. Entries must be in English.
3. Entries must be a minimum of 2,000 words for the Primary category and a minimum of 5,000 words for the Secondary category.
4. Entries must include the following:
- Synopsis/ Summary
- Author’s profile
- Dedication
- Original book cover illustration (you may submit a scanned copy of your illustration)
5. Entries can be from any of the following genres:
- Science Fiction
- Magic and Fantasy
- Ghosts and Ghouls
- Heartwarmers
- Mystery and Adventure
- Animal Tales
- Asian Tales
6. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted.
7. Entries must be of original work and not previously published.
8. Entries must be submitted as specified. Deadline of submission is on 30 September 2011.
9. Winners will also stand a chance for their stories to be published in paperback or multimedia format. (Parents/ guardians will be executing the contract on their behalf).
Your Character
Important! When you submit your character profile and your tale, you can submit ONLY ONCE. We will know by your email address whether you are trying to submit more than once. So double-check your character profile and your story!
If you discover that you have made a mistake in your submission, you can immediately email the Janus Council at books@catherinekhoo.sg explaining the mistake(s), as long as it’s before the submission deadline (30 Sep 2011). D
Contact Information:
For inquiries: books@catherinekhoo.sg
For submissions: click here
Website: http://www.catherinekhoo.sg
With the aim of nurturing the next generation of writers and digital storytellers, Janus Education, together with its publication arm Experiences & Experiments, organises two of Singapore's most prestigious regional awards: the Young Author Awards (YAA) and the DigiTales Awards (DTA). With industry-based, academic and media partners and advisers, both the YAA and the DTA are recognised and supported by the Media Development Authority (MDA), the National Library Board (NLB), the Singapore Book Publishers Association (SBPA) and the National Book Development Council of Singapore (NBDCS).
Terms & Conditions
1. The Young Author Award 2011/12 is open to all students in Singapore from the following age groups/ categories:
- Primary: 8- 12 years old
- Secondary: 13- 16 years old
2. Entries must be in English.
3. Entries must be a minimum of 2,000 words for the Primary category and a minimum of 5,000 words for the Secondary category.
4. Entries must include the following:
- Synopsis/ Summary
- Author’s profile
- Dedication
- Original book cover illustration (you may submit a scanned copy of your illustration)
5. Entries can be from any of the following genres:
- Science Fiction
- Magic and Fantasy
- Ghosts and Ghouls
- Heartwarmers
- Mystery and Adventure
- Animal Tales
- Asian Tales
6. There is no limit to the number of entries submitted.
7. Entries must be of original work and not previously published.
8. Entries must be submitted as specified. Deadline of submission is on 30 September 2011.
9. Winners will also stand a chance for their stories to be published in paperback or multimedia format. (Parents/ guardians will be executing the contract on their behalf).
Your Character
Important! When you submit your character profile and your tale, you can submit ONLY ONCE. We will know by your email address whether you are trying to submit more than once. So double-check your character profile and your story!
If you discover that you have made a mistake in your submission, you can immediately email the Janus Council at books@catherinekhoo.sg explaining the mistake(s), as long as it’s before the submission deadline (30 Sep 2011). D
Contact Information:
For inquiries: books@catherinekhoo.sg
For submissions: click here
Website: http://www.catherinekhoo.sg
