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The YGL-Oyez! Picture Book Award 2015

The YGL-Oyez! Picture Book Award 2015 is jointly organised by Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency (YGL Agency) and Oyez!Books.

The Award aims to identify and foster writers and illustrators of children's picture books and to produce quality children's books with Malaysian content.

The closing date for submission is 31 December 2014, 6.00pm. Results will be announced on 10th January 2015.

Eligibility
  1. Malaysians and other nationals who are resident in Malaysia.
  2. Above 18 years old
  3. Previously published authors/illustrarors are eligible.
  4. Authors/illustrators who have been published by Oyez!Books or who are currently being represented by the YGL Agency are not eligible.

Submission requirements
  1. Only completed picture books with text and illustrations will be accepted.
  2. The target readers are children 12 years and below.
  3. We do not accept wordless books.
  4. Language: Malay, Chinese, English. If other languages are used, an English translation must be provided.
  5. Submissions may be original stories, informative books or retelling of folktales.
  6. The submission must be Malaysian in content
  7. The submission must be unpublished or uncontracted to a publisher

How to submit
  1. The official entry form must be sent with all submissions.
  2. There is no limit to the number of submissions an author/illustrator may submit
  3. Submissions must be provided in pdf and sent by email to : yglagency@gmail.com
  4. All submissions will be acknowledged by return mail.

The Award
  1. First prize: RM3000 + publication by Oyez!Books + representation by YGL
  2. Second prize: RM2000 + publication by Oyez!Books + representation by YGL
  3. Third prize: RM1000 + publication by Oyez!Books + representation by YGL
  4. Creators of the 10 top winning entries will be entitled to attend for free, a 2-day picture book workshop by Yusof Gajah with mentorship

Note:   
  • Prizes will be shared equally where there is more than one creator.
  • Publication is subject to agreement on any changes required to the text and / or illustrations as    well as agreement to the terms of contract.

Enquiries
All enquiries should be addressed to  yglagency@gmail.com

Download the Official Entry Form
the_ygl-oyez_entry_form.docx
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About Yusof Gajah Lingard Literary Agency Sdn Bhd
Established in 2009, the YGL Agency has been active in promoting Malaysian writers and illustrators locally and internationally. Its Principal Director, Yusof Gajah, is an award-winning children's book writer and illustrator and has been on the jury of prestigious awards such as the Nami Concours, Korea; the ACCU Noma Concours, Tokyo; and the Bratislava BIB Award.

About Oyez!Books
Oyez!Books is committed to publishing children's books with Malaysian content and to nurturing and encouraging the best talents. The company has a global outlook and their books have been translated into German, Korean, Chinese and Arabic languages.