19 April 2011
The Story Award (Iran Literature Today)
The Story Award (Iran Literature Today)
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Editor/Founder: Iran Literature Today
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Story Award honors and celebrates contemporary Iranian literature by writers under the age of 45 living and working in Iran. Each year the award alternates between recognition of novels and short story collections. The prize offered is the full funding for the translation into English and the publication overseas of the selected novel or short story collection. Iran Literature Today was founded in 2008 by Soheila Beski as an attempt to contribute to a greater understanding of the Iranian people and society through the window of literature. Since its inception, the website has commissioned the translation into English of the works of contemporary Iranian writers and has featured these on its website. The establishment of The Story Award is a next step toward this mission.
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Editor/Founder: Iran Literature Today
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Story Award honors and celebrates contemporary Iranian literature by writers under the age of 45 living and working in Iran. Each year the award alternates between recognition of novels and short story collections. The prize offered is the full funding for the translation into English and the publication overseas of the selected novel or short story collection. Iran Literature Today was founded in 2008 by Soheila Beski as an attempt to contribute to a greater understanding of the Iranian people and society through the window of literature. Since its inception, the website has commissioned the translation into English of the works of contemporary Iranian writers and has featured these on its website. The establishment of The Story Award is a next step toward this mission.
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14 April 2011
Sant Taran Singh Vahemi Award for Outstanding Punjabi Literatteur
Sant Taran Singh Vahemi Award for Outstanding Punjabi Literatteur
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Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Founder: Haryana government
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Instituted by the Haryana Government, the Sant Taran Singh Vahemi Award is conferred on outstanding Punjabi litterateurs to reward their contributions to the promotion of Punjabi language. The winners are honored with an award money, memento, shawl and citations.
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Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Founder: Haryana government
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Instituted by the Haryana Government, the Sant Taran Singh Vahemi Award is conferred on outstanding Punjabi litterateurs to reward their contributions to the promotion of Punjabi language. The winners are honored with an award money, memento, shawl and citations.
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12 April 2011
Dhvani Pratisthana International Drama Award
Dhvani Pratisthana International Drama Award
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Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Founder: Dhvani Pratisthana UAE
Country: UAE
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Dhvani Pratisthana UAE organizes the Dhvani International Drama Writing Contest where the winner is awarded Rs 25,000. The Sriranaga Ranga Award, on the other hand, was instituted by Dhvani Partishthana in memory of Late Sri Adya Rangacharya, a pioneer of Kannada Drama, and is presented every year to recognize great contributors in the field of Kannada Drama. The award includes Rs 25,000 and a citation. Both the awards are being conferred on the recipients in Dubai in a programme arranged by Dhvani Pratisthana. The award presenting ceremony is followed by Kannada Chutuku Sahitya Sammelana.
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Email Address: Undisclosed
Editor/Founder: Dhvani Pratisthana UAE
Country: UAE
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Dhvani Pratisthana UAE organizes the Dhvani International Drama Writing Contest where the winner is awarded Rs 25,000. The Sriranaga Ranga Award, on the other hand, was instituted by Dhvani Partishthana in memory of Late Sri Adya Rangacharya, a pioneer of Kannada Drama, and is presented every year to recognize great contributors in the field of Kannada Drama. The award includes Rs 25,000 and a citation. Both the awards are being conferred on the recipients in Dubai in a programme arranged by Dhvani Pratisthana. The award presenting ceremony is followed by Kannada Chutuku Sahitya Sammelana.
(Directory entry)
04 April 2011
International Convention of Asia Scholars Book Prize
International Convention of Asia Scholars Book Prize
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Email Address: icas@iias.nl
Editor/Founder: International Institute for Asian Studies
Country: Asia/ Netherlands
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The ICAS Book Prize has been established by the International Convention of Asia Scholars in 2004. It aims to create an international focus for publications on Asia while increasing their worldwide visibility. The biennial ICAS Book Prize is awarded for outstanding English-language works in the field of Asia Studies. Reference works, anthologies, fiction, poetry, travel books, autobiographies, memoirs, pamphlets, textbooks and exhibition catalogues are not eligible. The ICAS Book Prizes (IBP) are awarded for: (1) best study in the humanities; (2) best study in the social sciences. Furthermore there are prizes for the most outstanding unpublished PhD dissertations in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Prize consists of € 2500 for each of the winning books (in case of multi-authored work the Prize will be equally shared) while ICAS will facilitate the publication of the best PhD dissertation.
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Email Address: icas@iias.nl
Editor/Founder: International Institute for Asian Studies
Country: Asia/ Netherlands
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The ICAS Book Prize has been established by the International Convention of Asia Scholars in 2004. It aims to create an international focus for publications on Asia while increasing their worldwide visibility. The biennial ICAS Book Prize is awarded for outstanding English-language works in the field of Asia Studies. Reference works, anthologies, fiction, poetry, travel books, autobiographies, memoirs, pamphlets, textbooks and exhibition catalogues are not eligible. The ICAS Book Prizes (IBP) are awarded for: (1) best study in the humanities; (2) best study in the social sciences. Furthermore there are prizes for the most outstanding unpublished PhD dissertations in the field of the Humanities and Social Sciences. The Prize consists of € 2500 for each of the winning books (in case of multi-authored work the Prize will be equally shared) while ICAS will facilitate the publication of the best PhD dissertation.
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23 March 2011
Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher Arab Literary Prize
Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher Arab Literary Prize
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Email Address: info@bluemetropolis.org
Editor/Founder: Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
Country: Middle East/ Canada
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Bestowed annually, since 2007 to an Arab writer working in any genre, in Arabic or another language, the Blue Metropolis Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher Arab Literary Prize has a value of $5,000. The prize is sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage to increase international recognition for Arab writers and literature. It is named after poet Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher, who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries and wrote what is known as Nabati poetry, which was composed in the Arabic dialect of the Arab Gulf region. Chaired by Blue Metropolis Founder and Artistic Director Linda Leith, the 2010 jury included Issa J. Boullata, writer, literary scholar, translator and contributing editor of Banipal magazine as well as Zaki Nusseibeh from the Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
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Email Address: info@bluemetropolis.org
Editor/Founder: Blue Metropolis Literary Festival
Country: Middle East/ Canada
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Bestowed annually, since 2007 to an Arab writer working in any genre, in Arabic or another language, the Blue Metropolis Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher Arab Literary Prize has a value of $5,000. The prize is sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage to increase international recognition for Arab writers and literature. It is named after poet Al Majidi Ibn Dhaher, who lived in the late 17th and early 18th centuries and wrote what is known as Nabati poetry, which was composed in the Arabic dialect of the Arab Gulf region. Chaired by Blue Metropolis Founder and Artistic Director Linda Leith, the 2010 jury included Issa J. Boullata, writer, literary scholar, translator and contributing editor of Banipal magazine as well as Zaki Nusseibeh from the Presidential Palace, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
(Directory entry)
21 March 2011
Pakistan Academy of Letters' National Literary Awards
Pakistan Academy of Letters' National Literary Awards
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Email Address: info@academy.gov.pk
Editor/Founder: Pakistan Academy of Letters
Country: Pakistan
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Pakistan Academy of Letters was established during the premiership of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as an autonomous organization in July, 1976. It promotes literary activities conferring awards on meritorious works under the Hijra National Literary Awards Scheme launched in 1980 (1401 A.H). 1.) The Kamal-e-Fun Award is conferred in recognition of lifetime achievement in the field of literature. It was launched in 1997. It carries a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh also. So far it has been conferred on the Late Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi, Mr. Intezar Hussain, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Yousufi, Mr. Ahmad Faraz, Mr. Shoukat Siddiqui, Mr. Muneer Niazi, Mohtarma Ada Jaffri, Mr. Sobho Gyan Chandani, Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch and Jameel-ud-din Aali. 2.) The Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai and Tassawuf Award alongwith cash award of Rs. 25,000/- was initiated in 1998 for research work on the saint and his mystic tradition. Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, Mr. Banhon Khan Sheikh, Agha Khalid Salim, Dr. Umme Kalsoom and Mr. Mohammad Hussain Khashif are its recipients. 3.) National Literary Awards were launched in 1980.The Awards are given every year to the authors of the best books in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Saraiki, Pushto and English.The cash prize 10,000 is given to the recipients.
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Email Address: info@academy.gov.pk
Editor/Founder: Pakistan Academy of Letters
Country: Pakistan
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Pakistan Academy of Letters was established during the premiership of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto as an autonomous organization in July, 1976. It promotes literary activities conferring awards on meritorious works under the Hijra National Literary Awards Scheme launched in 1980 (1401 A.H). 1.) The Kamal-e-Fun Award is conferred in recognition of lifetime achievement in the field of literature. It was launched in 1997. It carries a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh also. So far it has been conferred on the Late Ahmed Nadeem Qasmi, Mr. Intezar Hussain, Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Yousufi, Mr. Ahmad Faraz, Mr. Shoukat Siddiqui, Mr. Muneer Niazi, Mohtarma Ada Jaffri, Mr. Sobho Gyan Chandani, Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch and Jameel-ud-din Aali. 2.) The Shah Abdul Lateef Bhitai and Tassawuf Award alongwith cash award of Rs. 25,000/- was initiated in 1998 for research work on the saint and his mystic tradition. Dr. Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, Mr. Banhon Khan Sheikh, Agha Khalid Salim, Dr. Umme Kalsoom and Mr. Mohammad Hussain Khashif are its recipients. 3.) National Literary Awards were launched in 1980.The Awards are given every year to the authors of the best books in Urdu, Punjabi, Sindhi, Balochi, Saraiki, Pushto and English.The cash prize 10,000 is given to the recipients.
(Directory entry)
19 March 2011
Nepalese Society for Children's Literature
Nepalese Society for Children's Literature
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Email Address: drspnepal@hotmail.com
Editor/Founder: Rambabu Subedi
Country: Nepal
Type: Institution
Description: Established in 1987 AD with a view to promote Children's Literature and reading activities in Nepal bringing together the writers, illustrators, editors of Children's books as well as publishers, librarians, teachers, and experts involved in Children's activities. Since 2006 NESCHIL has been the member of International Board on Books for Young IBBY and working as Nepal section of IBBY (NBBY). Nepalese Society for Children's Literature , an independent academic organization has been established to: (a) organize conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops and lecture programmes at regular intervals and to encourage its members to participate in such activities, (b) carry out research activities in children's books and reading, (c) publish journal and newsletter to disseminate knowledge and information about children's books and reading, (d) encourage the writers, illustrators, translators and editors for the promotion of children's books and reading, (e) organize competition programmes for the writers and illuatrators of children's books and to honour writers, illustrators, translators, editors and publishers as well as the individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of childrens' literature, and (f) promote co-operation among the national and international organizations engaged in the development of children's books and reading.
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Email Address: drspnepal@hotmail.com
Editor/Founder: Rambabu Subedi
Country: Nepal
Type: Institution
Description: Established in 1987 AD with a view to promote Children's Literature and reading activities in Nepal bringing together the writers, illustrators, editors of Children's books as well as publishers, librarians, teachers, and experts involved in Children's activities. Since 2006 NESCHIL has been the member of International Board on Books for Young IBBY and working as Nepal section of IBBY (NBBY). Nepalese Society for Children's Literature , an independent academic organization has been established to: (a) organize conferences, seminars, symposiums, workshops and lecture programmes at regular intervals and to encourage its members to participate in such activities, (b) carry out research activities in children's books and reading, (c) publish journal and newsletter to disseminate knowledge and information about children's books and reading, (d) encourage the writers, illustrators, translators and editors for the promotion of children's books and reading, (e) organize competition programmes for the writers and illuatrators of children's books and to honour writers, illustrators, translators, editors and publishers as well as the individuals for their outstanding contributions in the field of childrens' literature, and (f) promote co-operation among the national and international organizations engaged in the development of children's books and reading.
(Directory entry)
17 March 2011
Bihari Puraskar Award for Outstanding Work in Hindi
Bihari Puraskar Award for Outstanding Work in Hindi
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Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: KK Birla Foundation
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Bihari Puraskar Award, named after the famous Hindi poet Bihari, is awarded to an outstanding work published in Hindi or Rajasthani by a Rajasthani writer. The category of Rajasthani writers includes those who have been staying in Rajasthan for the past seven years or more and the original residents of the state who are staying anywhere in the country now.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
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Editor/Founder: KK Birla Foundation
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Bihari Puraskar Award, named after the famous Hindi poet Bihari, is awarded to an outstanding work published in Hindi or Rajasthani by a Rajasthani writer. The category of Rajasthani writers includes those who have been staying in Rajasthan for the past seven years or more and the original residents of the state who are staying anywhere in the country now.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
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16 March 2011
Kalima Fund for Arabic Translation
Kalima Fund for Arabic Translation
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Editor/Founder: Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage
Country: UAE
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Kalima, “word” in Arabic, is a bold, non-profit initiative funded by ADACH dedicated to funding the translation, publication and distribution of high quality works of classic and contemporary writing from other languages into Arabic. The initiative brings together authors, translators, publishers and distributors to make a wide range of books available to readers in Arabic. To date, Kalima has signed partner publisher agreements with more than twenty publishers, and put together a candidate database of 100 works to be translated into Arabic. Nine titles have already been translated and published throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Every year 100 classic and contemporary titles from around the world will be selected="true" by Kalima to be translated into Arabic. Kalima will play a major role in identifying quality publishing houses, improving book marketing and distribution, and investing in the skills of new translators to ensure the sustainability of the initiative. Kalima focuses on four key areas: (a) Funding the translation (into Arabic), publication and distribution of quality titles, working in tandem with renowned partner publishers in the Arab World, (b) Reinforcing marketing and distribution initiatives by supporting new channels and upgrading existing ones, (c) Supporting and promoting the Arab book industry on the international scene and acting as a catalyst to bring together the fragmented industry, and (d) Investing in translation as a profession to encourage better quality translators. Ultimately, the goal for Kalima is to help build a stronger Arab book industry.
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Editor/Founder: Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage
Country: UAE
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Kalima, “word” in Arabic, is a bold, non-profit initiative funded by ADACH dedicated to funding the translation, publication and distribution of high quality works of classic and contemporary writing from other languages into Arabic. The initiative brings together authors, translators, publishers and distributors to make a wide range of books available to readers in Arabic. To date, Kalima has signed partner publisher agreements with more than twenty publishers, and put together a candidate database of 100 works to be translated into Arabic. Nine titles have already been translated and published throughout the Arabic-speaking world. Every year 100 classic and contemporary titles from around the world will be selected="true" by Kalima to be translated into Arabic. Kalima will play a major role in identifying quality publishing houses, improving book marketing and distribution, and investing in the skills of new translators to ensure the sustainability of the initiative. Kalima focuses on four key areas: (a) Funding the translation (into Arabic), publication and distribution of quality titles, working in tandem with renowned partner publishers in the Arab World, (b) Reinforcing marketing and distribution initiatives by supporting new channels and upgrading existing ones, (c) Supporting and promoting the Arab book industry on the international scene and acting as a catalyst to bring together the fragmented industry, and (d) Investing in translation as a profession to encourage better quality translators. Ultimately, the goal for Kalima is to help build a stronger Arab book industry.
(Directory entry)
14 March 2011
Taipei Literature Award
Taipei Literature Award
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Email Address: Literature@sudu.cc
Editor/Founder: Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs
Country: China
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Taipei Literature Award aims to find creative talents and forge a bond between Taipei's various communities through literary creations. As literature plays an important role in portraying passion, wrath, joy, and sorrow in different levels of society, the Department of Cultural Affairs hopes to make literature share an important place in Taipei City, and to document city life and the people who live in the capital city by hosting the annual literary event. The Taipei Literature Award has gained popularity over the years, and has received competitive submissions year after year. In order to present the diversity and richness of the Taipei Literature Award, the department opened a new category in 2008—the play script.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
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Email Address: Literature@sudu.cc
Editor/Founder: Taipei Department of Cultural Affairs
Country: China
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Taipei Literature Award aims to find creative talents and forge a bond between Taipei's various communities through literary creations. As literature plays an important role in portraying passion, wrath, joy, and sorrow in different levels of society, the Department of Cultural Affairs hopes to make literature share an important place in Taipei City, and to document city life and the people who live in the capital city by hosting the annual literary event. The Taipei Literature Award has gained popularity over the years, and has received competitive submissions year after year. In order to present the diversity and richness of the Taipei Literature Award, the department opened a new category in 2008—the play script.
Read about the 2010 winner here.
(Directory entry)
10 March 2011
Unboxed Writers
Unboxed Writers
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Email Address: info@unboxedwriters.com
Editor/Founder: Reema Moudgil
Country: India
Type: Organization
Description: Unboxed Writers is about us writers and what we stand for. But even more importantly, it is about creating something valuable, inclusive, thought provoking. Here, we do not just stand for ourselves but for all those who listen to a compelling inner voice that tells them, "Create!" We are writers. And here, in this space, we put pride and passion back into writing. We give ourselves and each other creative freedom and respect. We create an environment where content generation does not entail degeneration of inspiration and spirit. We create content that we believe in and identify with. We recognize that to create is always of more value than to berate. We critique without malice and arrogance.
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Email Address: info@unboxedwriters.com
Editor/Founder: Reema Moudgil
Country: India
Type: Organization
Description: Unboxed Writers is about us writers and what we stand for. But even more importantly, it is about creating something valuable, inclusive, thought provoking. Here, we do not just stand for ourselves but for all those who listen to a compelling inner voice that tells them, "Create!" We are writers. And here, in this space, we put pride and passion back into writing. We give ourselves and each other creative freedom and respect. We create an environment where content generation does not entail degeneration of inspiration and spirit. We create content that we believe in and identify with. We recognize that to create is always of more value than to berate. We critique without malice and arrogance.
(Directory entry)
09 March 2011
Writing the City (Singapore Writers Community)
Writing the City (Singapore Writers Community)
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Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: British Council
Country: Singapore
Type: Organization
Description: Writing the City is a community of new, emerging and established writers who share their work, give and receive feedback and get invaluable opportunities to take their writing forward. The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Every year in Singapore we bring together artists from across the spectrum to share experiences and their work. Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and Singapore and to increase Singaporeans’ appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements. We believe that our community writing platform is an exciting development for the East Asian literary scenes. City Unwritten, a digital map, pinpoints locations relating to a selection of stories and poems. And once a year, together with the online community, a panel of acclaimed writers will select the best works to be made into short films, animations, games or songs. Writing the City is led by the British Council and supported by the National Arts Council.
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Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: British Council
Country: Singapore
Type: Organization
Description: Writing the City is a community of new, emerging and established writers who share their work, give and receive feedback and get invaluable opportunities to take their writing forward. The British Council is the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations. Every year in Singapore we bring together artists from across the spectrum to share experiences and their work. Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and Singapore and to increase Singaporeans’ appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements. We believe that our community writing platform is an exciting development for the East Asian literary scenes. City Unwritten, a digital map, pinpoints locations relating to a selection of stories and poems. And once a year, together with the online community, a panel of acclaimed writers will select the best works to be made into short films, animations, games or songs. Writing the City is led by the British Council and supported by the National Arts Council.
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05 March 2011
Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix
Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix
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Email Address: International Institute for Children’s Literature
Editor/Founder: info@iiclo.or.jp
Country: Japan/ International
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The "Nissan Joyful Storybook and Picture Book Exhibition" has been held jointly by Nissan and the Foundation for Child Well-being during spring break each year since 1992. It is part of Nissan’s continuing "Support for Education" initiative, one of the main areas of Nissan’s social contribution activities. The event aims to provide an opportunity for children to exercise their imagination through their experiences with picture books and storybooks. The "Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix" commemorates the May 1984 opening of the International Institute for Children’s Literature, Osaka, which is Japan’s first comprehensive center for international children’s literature. Through the publication of the Grand Prize winners, the contest provides talented amateur authors and illustrators with the opportunity to become active professionally, and it provides children with outstanding storybooks and picture books through donation activities. The publications are donated through Nissan offices to approximately 3,300 libraries and 700 kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan.
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Email Address: International Institute for Children’s Literature
Editor/Founder: info@iiclo.or.jp
Country: Japan/ International
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The "Nissan Joyful Storybook and Picture Book Exhibition" has been held jointly by Nissan and the Foundation for Child Well-being during spring break each year since 1992. It is part of Nissan’s continuing "Support for Education" initiative, one of the main areas of Nissan’s social contribution activities. The event aims to provide an opportunity for children to exercise their imagination through their experiences with picture books and storybooks. The "Nissan Children’s Storybook and Picture Book Grand Prix" commemorates the May 1984 opening of the International Institute for Children’s Literature, Osaka, which is Japan’s first comprehensive center for international children’s literature. Through the publication of the Grand Prize winners, the contest provides talented amateur authors and illustrators with the opportunity to become active professionally, and it provides children with outstanding storybooks and picture books through donation activities. The publications are donated through Nissan offices to approximately 3,300 libraries and 700 kindergartens and nursery schools across Japan.
Read about the 2010 winners here.
(Directory entry)
27 February 2011
Iraq Literary Review
Iraq Literary Review
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Email Address: drsadek99@yahoo.co.uk
Editor/Founder: Dr. Sadek R. Mohammed
Country: Iraq/ USA
Type: Online journal
Description: Iraq Literary Review is the first Iraqi Literary journal in English with an Iraqi, Arab and World outlook. Its main aim is to be fully engaged in charting out the contemporary Iraqi literary scene and translating it into English. It will also be engaged in observing what goes on in the Arab and World literary circles and bringing it to Iraqi English readers and the whole Anglophone at large. Iraq literary output can not and should not be cut off from its Arab and World wellsprings.Iraqi culture must seek its true place in the civilized world free from past complexities and present difficulties. Our nascent free creative space needs to acculturate with all the free self-same experiences. Iraq Literary Review comes to function as a bridge that will open-mindedly convey the very best in our culture to the world. The main objective, of course, is to create more tolerance and better understanding between the national "I" and its the international "other".
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Email Address: drsadek99@yahoo.co.uk
Editor/Founder: Dr. Sadek R. Mohammed
Country: Iraq/ USA
Type: Online journal
Description: Iraq Literary Review is the first Iraqi Literary journal in English with an Iraqi, Arab and World outlook. Its main aim is to be fully engaged in charting out the contemporary Iraqi literary scene and translating it into English. It will also be engaged in observing what goes on in the Arab and World literary circles and bringing it to Iraqi English readers and the whole Anglophone at large. Iraq literary output can not and should not be cut off from its Arab and World wellsprings.Iraqi culture must seek its true place in the civilized world free from past complexities and present difficulties. Our nascent free creative space needs to acculturate with all the free self-same experiences. Iraq Literary Review comes to function as a bridge that will open-mindedly convey the very best in our culture to the world. The main objective, of course, is to create more tolerance and better understanding between the national "I" and its the international "other".
(Directory entry)
21 February 2011
Priyadarshni Academy Literary Awards
Priyadarshni Academy Literary Awards
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Email Address: pa@priyadarshniacademy.com
Editor/Founder: Priyadarshni Academy
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Priyadarshni Academy’s Literary Awards honour people who have made significant contributions in Literature. The awards are given to four litterateurs for Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati. The award carries a cash award of Rs. 25,000 each and a trophy.
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Email Address: pa@priyadarshniacademy.com
Editor/Founder: Priyadarshni Academy
Country: India
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Priyadarshni Academy’s Literary Awards honour people who have made significant contributions in Literature. The awards are given to four litterateurs for Hindi, Marathi, Sindhi and Gujarati. The award carries a cash award of Rs. 25,000 each and a trophy.
Read about the 2010 winners here.
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13 February 2011
Tapat: Journal ng Bagong Nobelang Filipino
Tapat: Journal ng Bagong Nobelang Filipino
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Email Address: tapatjournal@gmail.com
Editor/Founder: Undisclosed
Country: Philippines
Type: Print journal
Description: Ang TAPAT: Journal ng Bagong Nobelang Filipino ay inilalathala nang tatlong beses sa isang taon tuwing Abril, Agosto at Disyembre ng Oraciones Printworx. Bukas ang TAPAT sa mga mapangahas na akdang may malinaw na tunguhing magsulong ng sining ng pag-akda ng nobela sa bansa. Dumaraan ang mga akda sa mga iginagalang na referee.
(Note: Maaaring magpadala ng hindi pa nalalathalang nobela, o sanaysay tungkol sa bagong nobelang Filipino sa tapatjournal@gmail.com. )
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Email Address: tapatjournal@gmail.com
Editor/Founder: Undisclosed
Country: Philippines
Type: Print journal
Description: Ang TAPAT: Journal ng Bagong Nobelang Filipino ay inilalathala nang tatlong beses sa isang taon tuwing Abril, Agosto at Disyembre ng Oraciones Printworx. Bukas ang TAPAT sa mga mapangahas na akdang may malinaw na tunguhing magsulong ng sining ng pag-akda ng nobela sa bansa. Dumaraan ang mga akda sa mga iginagalang na referee.
(Note: Maaaring magpadala ng hindi pa nalalathalang nobela, o sanaysay tungkol sa bagong nobelang Filipino sa tapatjournal@gmail.com. )
(Directory entry)
09 February 2011
The World Prize for the Book of the Year (Islamic Republic of Iran)
The World Prize for the Book of the Year (Islamic Republic of Iran)
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Email Address: sahmieh@tibf.ir)
Editor/Founder: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Notwithstanding the staggering development and variety of the mass media, books are still the most authentic and commendable means of transfering and promoting the culture and the most conspicuous symbol of cultural dynamism. The lofty status of the pen and the sublime rank of writing are continuously respected by the authorities throughout the world. As a system adhering to Islamic instructions with rich Islamic and Iranian culture, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself committed to uphold preserve the sacred realm of the pen and support and extol the men of learning. In order to perform this serious duty, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance founded "The Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1983, and "The World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1993, with the aim of selecting and introducing international books, and honoring their creators as they have elevated the general knowledge and culture, and have developed public familiarity with the written heritage, Every year, according to this plan books published within the year before in countries other than Iran in various languages are reviewed and the President's special Plaque of Commemoration and valuable prizes will be awarded to the authors.
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Email Address: sahmieh@tibf.ir)
Editor/Founder: Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance (Islamic Republic of Iran)
Country: Iran
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: Notwithstanding the staggering development and variety of the mass media, books are still the most authentic and commendable means of transfering and promoting the culture and the most conspicuous symbol of cultural dynamism. The lofty status of the pen and the sublime rank of writing are continuously respected by the authorities throughout the world. As a system adhering to Islamic instructions with rich Islamic and Iranian culture, the Islamic Republic of Iran considers itself committed to uphold preserve the sacred realm of the pen and support and extol the men of learning. In order to perform this serious duty, the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance founded "The Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1983, and "The World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran" in 1993, with the aim of selecting and introducing international books, and honoring their creators as they have elevated the general knowledge and culture, and have developed public familiarity with the written heritage, Every year, according to this plan books published within the year before in countries other than Iran in various languages are reviewed and the President's special Plaque of Commemoration and valuable prizes will be awarded to the authors.
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02 February 2011
Culture 360: Connecting Asia and Europe Through Arts and Culture
Culture 360: Connecting Asia and Europe Through Arts and Culture
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Email Address: info@culture360.org
Editor/Founder: Asia-Europe Foundation
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution/ Resource
Description: culture360.org is a portal initiated by Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) managed by the Cultural Exchange Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Culture360.org aims to stimulate the cultural engagement between Asia and Europe and enhance greater understanding between the two regions. Created for and fuelled by artists, cultural practitioners and policy makers, culture360.org is your platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas with the arts and cultural communities across Asia and Europe. As a reference tool, and a place for dialogue, this exciting portal will take cultural cooperation between Asia and Europe to a whole new level.
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Email Address: info@culture360.org
Editor/Founder: Asia-Europe Foundation
Country: Singapore
Type: Institution/ Resource
Description: culture360.org is a portal initiated by Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) managed by the Cultural Exchange Department at the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF). Culture360.org aims to stimulate the cultural engagement between Asia and Europe and enhance greater understanding between the two regions. Created for and fuelled by artists, cultural practitioners and policy makers, culture360.org is your platform to inform, collaborate, interact and exchange ideas with the arts and cultural communities across Asia and Europe. As a reference tool, and a place for dialogue, this exciting portal will take cultural cooperation between Asia and Europe to a whole new level.
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27 January 2011
Engro Excellence Award for Literature (Pakistan)
Engro Excellence Award for Literature (Pakistan)
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Email Address: Online form
Editor/Founder: Ishrat Hussain/ Engro Corporation
Country: Pakistan
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Engro Excellence Awards give Pakistan a chance to present itself to the world as a nation of talented people who are capable, knowledgeable and innovative. The Awards recognize the contributions of three worthy recipients, one each from the fields of social and humanitarian services, literature and natural & applied sciences. Nominees are adjudicated by a jury comprising of five of Pakistan’s most esteemed and respected personalities, each of whom is considered a symbol of excellence and beacons of hope in their relevant fields. The Engro Excellence Awards aims to be an annual event and in the long run aims to be seen as one of the most prestigious civilian awards ceremony in Pakistan. The recipients which could be individuals or institutions are selected based on lifetime accomplishment and excellence in their respective fields and receive a cash prize of PKR 5 Million each at an exclusive award ceremony.
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Editor/Founder: Ishrat Hussain/ Engro Corporation
Country: Pakistan
Type: Writers' Prize
Description: The Engro Excellence Awards give Pakistan a chance to present itself to the world as a nation of talented people who are capable, knowledgeable and innovative. The Awards recognize the contributions of three worthy recipients, one each from the fields of social and humanitarian services, literature and natural & applied sciences. Nominees are adjudicated by a jury comprising of five of Pakistan’s most esteemed and respected personalities, each of whom is considered a symbol of excellence and beacons of hope in their relevant fields. The Engro Excellence Awards aims to be an annual event and in the long run aims to be seen as one of the most prestigious civilian awards ceremony in Pakistan. The recipients which could be individuals or institutions are selected based on lifetime accomplishment and excellence in their respective fields and receive a cash prize of PKR 5 Million each at an exclusive award ceremony.
Read about the 2011 awarding ceremony here.
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14 January 2011
Scribblers on the Roof: A forum for Jewish Fiction and Poetry
Scribblers on the Roof: A forum for Jewish Fiction and Poetry
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Email Address: submissions@jscribes.com
Editor/Founder: Undisclosed
Country: USA
Type: Organization
Description: Scribblers on the Roof was born out of a need for a dedicated place for both established and emerging writers of fiction and poetry with Jewish themes to submit their work. While there are some wonderful Jewish publications that have small sections for for creative writing (and you can find their links on this site), they are few and far between and they are not dedicated solely to the craft of poetry and prose. There are also many many fine “non-Jewish” literary publications where writers can submit their work. However, sometimes a piece may contain certain references or even words in Hebrew or Yiddish that a non-Jewish audience may simply not understand. Scribblers on the Roof is also dedicated to allowing Jewish writers to connect with one another, and support and encourage each other in their literary pursuits. We aim to bring together writers of Jewish poetry and fiction from around the globe, showcase their talents, provide resources for their work, as well as host competitions, and challenge writers to delve into their Jewish backgrounds.
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Email Address: submissions@jscribes.com
Editor/Founder: Undisclosed
Country: USA
Type: Organization
Description: Scribblers on the Roof was born out of a need for a dedicated place for both established and emerging writers of fiction and poetry with Jewish themes to submit their work. While there are some wonderful Jewish publications that have small sections for for creative writing (and you can find their links on this site), they are few and far between and they are not dedicated solely to the craft of poetry and prose. There are also many many fine “non-Jewish” literary publications where writers can submit their work. However, sometimes a piece may contain certain references or even words in Hebrew or Yiddish that a non-Jewish audience may simply not understand. Scribblers on the Roof is also dedicated to allowing Jewish writers to connect with one another, and support and encourage each other in their literary pursuits. We aim to bring together writers of Jewish poetry and fiction from around the globe, showcase their talents, provide resources for their work, as well as host competitions, and challenge writers to delve into their Jewish backgrounds.
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