Call for Children’s Picture Book Manuscripts in Chinese: Beyond Words (National Arts Council, Singapore)

Deadline: 26 August 2012

For the young, stories never stay on the page. It used to be that words and pictures tumbled from books thick with magic, heavy with the scent of new paper that led us to secret worlds within.

Today, stories have found fresh ways to come alive.

In the hands of an expert digital producer, images dance to the touch of our fingers, words shape-shift at the push of a button. In the hands of a theatre and media producer, stories are crafted in light, sound and drama for the stage and screen.

If you have always wanted to create a picture book written in Chinese, we want to hear from you. Or if you have an out-of-print Chinese Children’s picture book (which you own the rights for), you can also get your work to today’s new audience with this initiative.

GUIDELINES AND USEFUL INFORMATION

Please refer to the following documents for more information:

Open Category
For individuals aged 13 and above
Application Guidelines and Other Information
Application Form

Parent-Child Category
For parent-child teams (comprising one parent and one or two children aged 9-12)
Application Guidelines and Other Information
Application Form

Applications for this scheme are now open. Applications must be on prescribed forms and must be received no later than 26 August 2012.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

For queries: contact Li Sihui, Executive at li_sihui@nac.gov.sg or (65) 6346 9671

For submissions: Singapore Press, Holdings Limited, 1000 Toa Payoh North, News Centre, Singapore 318 994, Annex the Block Level 5

Website: http://www.nac.gov.sg/