Home / News / Literary Contest – Novels for Youth: Deadline fast approaching back to news Literary Contest – Novels for Youth: Deadline fast approaching Literary Contests • News • Novels for Youth Contest 31st August, 2018 The National Book Council announces that the deadline for the submitting of applications for the Literary Contest – Novels for Youth, is fast approaching. Applications will stop being considered after noon on Friday, 7th September. The contest, in conjunction with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ, is now in its eight year and throughout these years its primary aim was to encourage writers to produce quality literature that specifically addresses the concerns and life of teenagers. Apart from a trophy and certificate, the winner or winners of the contest will be awarded with a financial gift of €1,000. Eventually their text will be published by a publisher of their own choice. In fact Matthew Schembri, winner of the 2016 contest, will soon be publishing his book Stessi, which will be hitting local bookstores soon. The book is published by Merlin Publishers, and is the latest in a series of publications sprouting after a success in this contest. It tells of a camera which takes a life of its own and starts taking selfies. Through this plot, Schembri delves into themes such as narcissism and this new culture of taking selfies. One can also look at previous winners of the Literary Contest – Novels for Youth by clicking here. Applicants should be 20 years of age or more, and the text submitted should be original and in between 20,000 and 25,000 words. For more details about eligibility one can visit this link, and also download the application form from here. SHARE POST Related Articles Malta Book Fund Goes Fully Online with an Increased Budget for 2025 Malta Book Fund 17th March, 2025 Read More The National Book Council has rebranded! News 5th March, 2025 Read More Call for Delegates: Malta Named Focus Country for the 2025 Mediterranea Publishing Fellowship Initiatives 28th February, 2025 Read More The National Book Council at the 2025 London Book Fair News 25th February, 2025 Read More NBC and Wikimedia Malta announce Wikimedians in Residence for National Book Prize Project News 20th February, 2025 Read More National Book Prize 2025 – Applications Are Open National Book Prize 17th February, 2025 Read More NBC empowers local stakeholders at the London Book Fair 2025 Literary Exports 11th February, 2025 Read More The NBC’s Annual Report For 2024 News 4th February, 2025 Read More Festivals, Funds And Initiatives In 2025: Key Dates Festivals 29th January, 2025 Read More Join the NBC at the London Book Fair 2025: Guest Passes for NBC stakeholders from Malta Literary Exports 13th January, 2025 Read More view all similar news
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