The award is now open for submissions from Arab or international publishing houses that publish Arabic-language books for children aged 0-14.
The award, sponsored by the Etisalat Telecom Company, is worth Dhs1m, making it one of the most important and the richest award for children's literature in the Arab world. The award is given annually to the best Arabic children's book.
In order to qualify for entry, books must comply with the eligibility criteria of the award. More specifically, the books submitted must be written in the Arabic language, must be original works (not translated or reproduced) and must have been published no earlier than three years prior to the year in which the call for entries is being launched. In addition, entries should not be recipients of any previous local, regional or international award. Each publishing house is entitled to enter a maximum of three titles.
The 1 million dirham award is given each year to the best Arabic children's book as chosen by the judging panel which is composed of experts in the field of children's literature and publishing. Half of the award money goes to the publisher of the winning book, and the remaining 50% is divided between the author and illustrator.
Via: ameinfo
(Note: we will update this listing once the official rules and forms for the 2012 award are already available.)
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: info@uaebby.org.ae
Website: http://www.uaebby.org.ae/