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The Novels for Youth

Literary Contest

The Novels for Youth Literary Contest is an annual contest organised by the National Book Council and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ.

The aim of this contest is to select, reward and publish Maltese novels that are written specifically for readers between 13 and 18 years, and that explore themes related to adolescence and the typical situations young people in this stage of their lives are likely to encounter.

The contest is judged anonymously by three adjudicators appointed by the NBC and Aġenzija Żgħażagħ.

who can APPLY?

Eligible applicants may be individuals or groups of individuals of at least 20 years of age.
For the application to be considered eligible, the submitted manuscript must have never been previously published in whole or in part.

HOW TO APPLY?

Applicants are encouraged to read the guidelines carefully before applying. Please have all the mandatory documents ready for uploading prior to starting the application process.

Applications are to be submitted online through the button “APPLY NOW” on your right. You need to create an account with Submittable to be able to submit your application. Once you fill in the application form and submit all the requested documents, you will receive a notification of receipt via email.

In case of any difficulty at application stage, kindly call our offices on +356 27131574 or send an email to matthew.borg@ktieb.org.mt

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Contest winners

Winning manuscript
Kristalli tas-Silġ

Author: Kirstin Spiteri

Winning manuscript
be;n il-kmiem

Author: Leanne Ellul

Winning manuscript
Mitt Elf Isem Ieħor

Author: Lon Kirkop

Winning manuscript
Karma Red

Author: Mark Calleja

Winning manuscript
360°

Author: Josianne Block

Winning manuscript
Stessi

Author: Matthew Schembri

Winning manuscript
(Ri)ġenerazzjoni

Author: Antoinette Borg

Winning manuscript
Il-Kulur tal-lellux

Author: Rita Saliba

Winning manuscript
Termini U Kundizzjonijiet Japplikaw

Author: Roberta Bajada

Winning manuscript
Gramma

Author: Leanne Ellul

Winning manuscript
X'aħna smart

Author: Stephen Lughermo

Winning manuscript
L-Ewwel Darba li Ħassejtek…

Author: Charles Casha

Winning manuscript
Ħabib fil-Bżonn

Author: Tony C. Cutajar

1st Prize
Inżul ix-Xemx
Winning manuscript
Ossessjoni 

Author: Carmel Scicluna

Winning manuscript
Bella Berger

Author: Rita Saliba

Winning manuscript
Storja Maqsuma

Author: Emanuel Psaila

Winning manuscript
Ġimgħa, Sibt u Ħadd

Author: Ivan Bugeja

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