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Rising Stars Wales Award 2021
Deadline: Tue 8 Dec 2020
Literature Wales and Firefly Press have launched a call out for submissions for the next Rising Stars Wales Award 2021, the second round of an initiative to identify and nurture talented children’s poets from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds based in Wales, with the view to publish an anthology of their work.
This opportunity is open for early-career writers to develop their creative practice. Over the course of the year, the successful Rising Stars Wales 2021 applicants (up to five) will receive a financial award, as well as a coaching session from the previous winner of the 2020 Award, Alex Wharton.
In addition, the poets will have the opportunity to discover more about the publishing and literature sector from expert professionals at Firefly Press, as well as on-going support and advice from the team at Literature Wales.
Who can apply?
Poets or illustrators from a Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic background writing or illustrating work for children aged 7-11 years old. Applicants must be unpublished, based in Wales and be aged 18 or over.
Find out more here
Deadline: 5.00 pm, Tuesday 8 December 2020
Additional Information:
Location:
Wales
Region(s):
Wales
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