Home / News / Applications for the Literary Contest of Novels for Youth – 2015 Back to News Applications for the Literary Contest of Novels for Youth – 2015 Literary Contests • News • Novels for Youth Contest 16th March, 2015 The “Konkors ta’ Kitba – Letteratura għaż-Żgħażagħ” is an annual contest organised by Aġenzija Żgħażagħ and the National Book Council. The purpose of this contest is to select, reward and publish Maltese novels that are written specifically for young people; novels that explore contemporary youth hood, with all that this phase of life entails. Hence, the organisors’ aim is to enrich this particular genre within the Maltese literature, thus increasing young people’s interest and motivation to read Maltese books. Moreover, the organizers hope that the awarded works will be of the highest literary level. To download the application please click: Applikazzjoni 2015 To download the guidelines please click: Kriterji 2015 For further information visit www.agenzijazghazagh.gov.mt SHARE POST Related Articles Register now for the Annual Book Conference News 17th February, 2026 Read More Applying for Writing Residencies and Workshops Abroad: Free Zoom Session from UK Literary Agent News 12th February, 2026 Read More The National Book Council Salutes the Memory of Lina Brockdorff News 11th February, 2026 Read More National Book Prize 2026 – Applications Are Open News 3rd February, 2026 Read More How To Connect With Small Presses: Free Zoom Session for Maltese Authors and Publishers from UK Literary Agent News 27th January, 2026 Read More Festival, Funds and Strategic Developments in 2026: Key Dates News 26th January, 2026 Read More Shining an international spotlight on the Maltese book sector at London Book Fair 2026 News 22nd January, 2026 Read More A book donation by the National Book Council to Malta Libraries Initiatives 16th January, 2026 Read More JOIN THE NBC AT THE LONDON BOOK FAIR 2026: GUEST PASSES FOR NBC STAKEHOLDERS FROM MALTA News 12th January, 2026 Read More The 44 PLR Payment Is Out Public Lending Rights 9th January, 2026 Read More view all similar news
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