Emirates Literature Foundation’s search for young writers is on

Emirates Literature Foundation’s search for young writers is on

The competition is tremendously popular, with more than 3,700 stories being entered last year. This year the theme for the competition is ‘Old Friends’. The deadline for submissions is 24 October 2022.

Isobel Abulhoul, CEO and Trustee of the Emirates Literature Foundation said: “Creative writing is such an important skill, for students, and for life. The competition themes are designed to ignite the students’ curiosity and allow their imaginations to explore an infinite variety of ideas. ‘Old Friends’ as well as actual friends, can refer to a favourite book or character, a beloved pet, a cuddly toy: the list is endless. I can’t wait to see our young storytellers’ happy and creative interpretations of the theme”

For more information about the theme, deadlines and submission guidelines, see https://www.elfdubai.org/en/story-writing-competition

More information can be found online and year-round news of #EmiratesLitFest on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. The Foundation also has two podcasts; the Best of the Emirates LitFest, and the Boundless Book Club.

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About the Emirates Literature Foundation:

The Emirates Literature Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation which supports and nurtures a love of literature in the United Arab Emirates and the region, through a programme of varied cultural initiatives.

Established in 2013 by Royal Decree issued