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Congratulations to all the winners and thank you to everyone who participated.
Thanks to everyone who submitted their manuscript and illustrations.
The results will be announced on Monday 12 Jan 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.
Malaysians and other nationals who are resident in Malaysia.
Previously published authors/illustrarors are eligible.
Authors/illustrators who have been published by Oyez!Books or who are currently being represented by the YGL Agency are not eligible.
Only completed picture books with text and illustrations will be accepted.
The target readers are children 12 years and below.
We do not accept wordless books.
Language: Malay, Chinese, English. If other languages are used, an English translation must be provided.
Submissions may be original stories, informative books or retelling of folktales.
The official entry form must be sent with all submissions.
All submissions will be acknowledged by return mail.
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.
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.