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JUNIOR AWARD
For an unpublished story in English for children between the ages of 8 and 12.
Length: Up to 10,000 words
Value: US$5,000
SENIOR AWARD
For an unpublished original story in English for teenagers between the ages
of 13 and 17.
Length: 14,000 to 20,000 words
Value: US$5,000
NEW CHILDREN'S WRITER AWARD
A special award for the most promising
new children’s writer. This will be awarded to a previously unpublished writer in
either of the above two categories.
Value: US$3,000
For Rules and Conditions for the above categories, click here
CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATOR AWARD
- About the Children's Illustrator Award for Africa
- Entry Information
- Illustrators' Rules and conditions for entry
ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S ILLUSTRATOR AWARD FOR
AFRICA
Macmillan are delighted to announce a second competition for children's
illustrators in Africa. Response to the initial competition, launched
in 2005, was most enthusiastic, and produced some outstanding entries.
Value: US$1,000
The winning entry, and runners up, will be displayed as part of the
writers' award ceremonies in 2008. Macmillan will enter into separate discussions
with the winner regarding further assignments in children's book illustration.
ENTRY INFORMATION
Entries will be assessed on quality of draughtsmanship, composition as well
as interpretation of the text and appeal to the age group of the audience.
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Entrants may choose any of the three options suggested
below.
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You may choose more than one option if you wish.
This will not affect assessment of your entry.
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You can create sequential illustrations if you feel this
suits a particular option.
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All settings and contexts are African.
1. Illustrate in full colour the following text from a
story for young children: Naomi picked up the magic calabash very, very
carefully ...
And placed it on her head. There. No spills. Perfect.
2. Illustrate in full colour or black and white the
following text from a story for teenagers:
Ben was standing on his usual corner, selling
newspapers, when he noticed the black car with tinted windows, gliding to a
halt outside the bank. His mouth went dry with fear.
3. Produce a full colour cover illustration for a
fantasy story for 10 year olds, entitled: Wandi and the Forest of Dreams.
You do not have to design the story title, but you should allow space in
your illustration for it to overprint.
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ILLUSTRATORS' RULES AND CONDITIONS OF
ENTRY
1. The competition is open to those aged 18 and over who are
naturalised citizens of any of the countries which make up the continent of Africa and to
those who were born as citizens in those countries but now reside abroad. Employees
of the Macmillan Group of Companies are not eligible.
2. The maximum size for illustrations is A4.
3. Please copy and complete the following details on the back of your
illustrations. Entries without these details will be disqualified.
MACMILLAN ILLUSTRATOR'S PRIZE FOR AFRICA
NAME: ..................................................................
NATIONALITY: ...................................................
COUNTRY OF BIRTH: .......................................
ADDRESS: ............................................................
TELEPHONE/EMAIL (if applicable): .................
I declare that this picture for [text number] is my own original work
and is not a copy of any existing material, published or unpublished.
Signed: ...............................................
4. Entries will be acknowledged by the despatch of a card to the
address given by the entrant, but they will NOT be returned. No responsibility can
be accepted for postal losses or delays.
5. The closing date for entries is 30 June 2007.
All entries must be received by your local Macmillan office or the Macmillan UK office by
this date.
6. Email entries will not be accepted.
7. Entries, clearly marked 'Macmillan Illustrator's Award for Africa'
should be sent or delivered during normal office hours to your local Macmillan office or to:
Macmillan Illustrator's Award for Africa
Macmillan Oxford
Between Towns Road
Oxford OX4 3PP
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