Young Territory Author Awards
- Date:
- Apr 5th - Aug 27th 2024
- Location:
- Alice Springs Public Library
- Type:
- Library
- Cost:
- FREE
- Contact Details:
- library@astc.nt.gov.au
The Young Territory Author Awards (YTAA) are an annual writing competition where entrants write and produce their own book. The Awards aim to inspire children and young people in the NT to explore their ideas and turn them into stories. The competition is open to all Territorians 18 years and under, and is organised in association with other public libraries and schools throughout the Northern Territory. Entries close 27 August 2024 and the winners will be announced at a presentation in Darwin in November 2024.
Young Territory Author Awards
Apr 5th - Aug 27th 2024
The Young Territory Author Awards (YTAA) are an annual writing competition where entrants write and produce their own book. The Awards aim to inspire children and young people in the NT to explore their ideas and turn them into stories. The competition is open to all Territorians 18 years and under, and is organised in association with other public libraries and schools throughout the Northern Territory. Entries close 27 August 2024 and the winners will be announced at a presentation in Darwin in November 2024.
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There are lots of prizes to be won:
- The Young Territory Author of the year receives $500.
- The School Entry winner receives $500 for the school.
- The Children’s Book Council of Australia N.T. WOW award, winner will receive $200.
- Regional area winners receive a $50 prize.
- Age Category winners receive $50 voucher to the Bookshop Darwin.
- Highly Commended in each age category receive a $30 voucher to the Bookshop Darwin.
- Encouragement Awards in each age category receive a $20 voucher to the Bookshop Darwin.
Entries are considered in all categories they are eligible for. The categories include:
- 8 years and under — all single entries in this age bracket are eligible
- 9 – 12 years — all single entries in this age bracket are eligible
- 13 – 15 years — all single entries in this age bracket are eligible
- 16 – 18 years — all single entries in this age bracket are eligible
- Regional areas — all entries received (school and single) in an NT region are eligible
- School Entries — all entries received from schools are eligible
- CBCA of Australia N.T. WOW award – all single entries are eligible
- Young Territory Author of the year — all single entries are eligible
Check out the Young Territory Author Awards website: www.darwin.nt.gov.au/ytaa