It was announced yesterday that the judging panel for the third edition of the Etisalat book award for Arabic children's literature has been approved for the year 2011.
The Etisalat book award, an initiative by Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, was launched in 2009 with the support of Etisalat, and is the most significant award for children's literature in the Arab world today.
The judges, all of whom are experienced and respected literary figures, will be expected to review all entries and to carefully examine the results before selecting the winning titles, which will be announced this November. Newly formed each year, the jury is expected to perform their duty in a transparent and fair manner as per the criteria and standards of the award.
In order to participate in the Etisalat Award for Arabic Children's Literature, entrants must meet 14 terms and conditions which include, among others, that the book be written in Arabic, and that it was published within the past three years. The book should not be a local, regional or international award winner, and it should be original; translated or quoted works will be excluded.
Entry is open to all Arab and international publishing houses dedicated to producing Arabic-language books targeting children from ages 0 to 14. The publisher is also committed to publishing 2,000 copies of the winning book bearing the logo of the prize for non-profit purposes.
Stay posted for more updates on the Etisalat children's literature award!
Source: ameinfo.com
