Challenge Terms:
We will accept the first 100 entries, and the priority is for the first 50 participants in each language who submit their work before the closing date.
The child must write his/he
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Challenge Terms:
We will accept the first 100 entries, and the priority is for the first 50 participants in each language who submit their work before the closing date.
The child must write his/her name, age and hobbies along with the submission.
The story can be fact or fiction, but it must be set in Qatar.
The word count is between 300 and 500 words.
The submitted story should be written in a Word document.
who submit their work before the closing date.
The competition is open to children ages 9 to 12.
The writing pieces should be sent to writingstation@qnl.qa
Terms for the Special Challenge:
Children with special needs can participate in this challenge under the following terms:
There will be 30 total participants.
Write the child's name, age and school stage, and add the phrase "special challenge" to the child’s information so it will be evaluated separately.
Participants can draw the story’s events without being restricted by a word count so that the drawing is inspired by the child's imagination and commensurate with the visual prompt.
The story must be drawn on unlined A4 paper and not exceed two pages.
Send a clear scan of the child's work to writingstation@qnl.qa
Entries must be submitted before the closing date of the challenge.
Challenge Timeline:
Challenge starts on 10 December 2020.
Submissions will be accepted starting on 15 December.
The deadline is 21 December.
Beginning 12 January, we will announce the top three writers on the Library's social media channels and feature their stories with their bios. For the special needs challenge, the top 3 winners will be announced and their drawings will be also featured on social media.
The winners will be featured on Instagram @QNL_children.
Language: Arabic and English
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