Burt Award for African Literature
The Burt Award for African Literature
The Burt Award for Afican Literture is a new literacy prize that the recognizes excellence in young adult fiction from Africa. Sponsored by CODE through the generous contributions of Canadian patron Bill Burt, the award addresses an ongoing absence of relevant, quality books for young people while at the same time promotes a love of reading and learning in Tanzania and Ghana. The award consists of up to three cash prizes totaling $21,000 CAD and a publishing contract for winning submissions. Winning titles will be distributed to schools and libraries throughout Tanzania and Ghana.
The Burt Award is supported in part by IBBY Canada. Members of IBBY are nominated to act as jurors in the award process. IBBY's role has recently been expanded to include workshop faciliation for emerging and experienced writers of youth fiction.
Learn more about the Burt Awards
Burt Award - Tanzania (2010 docs coming soon)
Burt Award -Ghana (2101 docs coming soon)
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