Deadline: 26 June 2011 (from 19 June 2011)
The creative writing competition closing date has been moved from 19 June to 26 June. Finalists will be contacted on 7 July.
The Campaign calls for South African youth of all ages to write and submit their favourite South African stories for competition entry. Top stories will be compiled and published by Penguin Books.
The campaign will roll out on a national level from the 16th April and will call for entries until the 26th June 2011.
Youth are encouraged to submit short stories, or poems from 50 words up to 800 words, via entry boxes at King Pie or via email at king.pie@ydx.co.za. These stories/poems should be their favourite South African tales, as narrated by themselves. The competition is open to ages 12 and up and entries will be accepted in all languages. Various prizes are up for grabs for laptops, cash for schools and tertiary institutions and other spot prizes.
Help and further information can be found via the dedicated helpline number: +27118068061 or on the King Pie Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/kingpiebrand
The panel of Judges will comprise a celebrity judge, Radio Station representatives, King Pie and penguin books with final Judging of all submitted stories taking place over the end of June and early July 2011. Winners will be announced at via the telephone and at an event.
The published book with will be available in all King Pie stores, from October 2011.
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Contact Information:
For inquiries: king.pie@ydx.co.za
For submissions: king.pie@ydx.co.za
Website: http://www.kingpie.co.za/