The long-awaited Burt Prize for African Literature was finally launched in Kenya on Wednesday, January 19th at the Kenya National Library Service Headquarters. For other countries, inquire at:
Tanzania:
Children’s Book Project for Tanzania
Tel: (255) 22 2760750
Email: cbpvitabu@yahoo.com
Website: www.cbp.or.tz
Or CODE
Burt Award for African Literature – Tanzania
Tel: (613) 232-3569
Email: codehq@codecan.org
Ghana:
Ghana Book Trust, PO Box LG 536 Legon-Accra
info@ghanabooktrust.com; gbt@africaonline.com.gh
www.ghanabooktrust.com
Or Tel: (613) 232-3569
Email: codehq@codecan.org
Ethiopia:
CODE Ethiopia
Addis Ababa
tel: +251-11-515-31-66
code.et@ethionet.et
Or 613-232-3569
codehq@codecan.org
OBJECTIVES OF THE AWARD
* To recognize excellence in literature for our youth
* To support and motivate the development of supplementary reading materials for a critical stage of learning- the transition period between primary and secondary school
* To strengthen the English language skills of the Kenyan youth and help foster enthusiasm and love for reading
* To stimulate and support the African publishing industry and the development of African literature
* To increase the stock of English readers in established school and community libraries
CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD’S WRITING COMPETITION
* The manuscripts shall be written in English and show the mastery and use of the English language.
* The manuscripts should be thought-provoking and original
* The manuscripts should portray strong and admirable principle characters
* The manuscripts should use humor and/ or suspense to entertain and captivate the reader
* The manuscripts should deploy dialogue and drama to become lively to read
* The manuscripts should reflect modern realities and address some of the social problems which are facing adolescents and young reader today.
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Contact the National Book Development Council of Kenya:
PO Box 10904 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Tel. 254 020 2725006/ 2721876
Mobile +254 770 108 556
E-mail: info@nationalbookcouncilkenya.org
More information here or at the CODE Canada website here.