#ThisShouldConcernYou: Call for entries in the 2012 Splendid Literature and Culture Foundation Series

by Adeniyi Abdul

The 2012 edition of the Splendid Literature and Culture Foundation Series is open with an official call for entries being announced.
The foundation seeks submissions in the genre of children’s literature from young Nigerian writers between the ages of 11 and 21.

See more details from the organisers:

The aim of the Foundation is to produce imaginative children’s stories that will entertain, enlighten, and appeal to children of ages 8 to 12 years, and encourage them to read. Above all, these stories are to
stimulate the imagination of the readers to help them think of novel ways to do things.

The young writers should be resident in Nigeria and their stories should have strong Nigerian/African content.
All entrants’ works must be original, unaided, and unpublished works of fiction in English. Plays and poems are not eligible.
The work should not be more than 3500 words, typewritten, double spaced or legibly handwritten on numbered pages. Illegible entries will be disqualified.
Submissions will be assessed by the Foundation’s judges. Six suitable stories will be selected and published annually.
The usual royalty and publication terms will apply to every story published by the Foundation. The publishers reserve the customary
rights regarding all publishing decisions. The authors whose works are published by the Foundation will have public presentations of their works, with readings, book signings and tours arranged for them.
The Foundation ensures that its children’s books are published in time for these to be available for entry for the literary prizes for
children’s literature, annually awarded by the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA), NLNG Prize for Children’s Literature which is awarded every three years, and other similar prizes.

The copyright of each entry will remain vested in the author, unless otherwise agreed in writing between the entrant and the Foundation.

Submission Procedure

1.      Include name, address, phone number and email address on the title
page of the manuscript, with only the full name of entrant on each
numbered page of the submission.
2.      Entries must be submitted under the real name of the entrant.
Pseudonyms may not be used.
3.      Not more than one entry per entrant will be accepted.
4.      Ensure that you attach your entry.
5.      Email entries to [email protected]
Or
Submit six (6) copies of the entry manuscript at Splendid Literature &
Culture Foundation: 31, Alhaji Tokan Street, Alaka Estate, Surulere,
Lagos, P.O Box 7328, GPO, Lagos.
6.      Submissions should be accompanied by evidence of Nigerian
citizenship (photocopy/scanned copy of birth certificate, Nigerian
passport or Nigerian ID Card).
7.      The closing date for all entries is August 30, 2012.
8.      Any entry that does not meet any of the conditions and the deadline
will be disqualified.
9.      Members and employees of the Splendid Literature & Culture
Foundation are not eligible.

More details over at Facebook.

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