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Writing contest boosts fantasy genre for kids

Published: 24/11/2008 05:00

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VietNamNet Bridge – A writing competition sponsored by the Danish Embassy is seeking to raise the profile of the fantasy genre in children’s literature.

The writing competition is a part of the Children’s Literature Project, one of six components in a cultural development cooperation programme funded by the Danish government.

“Fantasy is an important genre in children’s literature around the world, but it is still a new and unexplored style of writing in Vietnam,” said Le Phuong Lien, head of the Vietnam Writers Association’s children’s literature section and a member of the jury board for the writing competition called A Magical Day.

Fantasy writing, said Lien, “is distinct from fairy tales, animal stories, myths or science fiction and stimulates the imagination, creativity and curiosity of children”.

In contrast to last year’s competition – which crossed multiple genres under the theme of Childhood Friendship – this year’s competition focuses specifically on promoting the fantasy genre. Fifteen writers and illustrators will compete in the final round of the competition, including such well-known names as Tran Hoai Duong, Que Huong, Thu Tran, and Nguyen Thi Bich Nga.

“The competition is a practical activity, and we hope to stimulate the interest of Vietnamese writers and illustrators in developing more fantasy writing and picture books for Vietnamese children,” said Nguyen Thi Dat, head of the organising committee and a member of the jury board.
The competing works were developed in a workshop, entitled A Mysterious Story in Life, held last month by the Kim Dong Publishing Co. Another workshop is scheduled in early December, followed by an awards ceremony to announce and honour the winners.

The winning stories will then be brought directly to children by the “Fairytales Story Express” which will make stops in Can Tho, An Giang and Ho Chi Minh City.

The writing competition is a part of the Children’s Literature Project, one of six components in a cultural development cooperation programme funded by the Danish government.

The Children’s Literature Project is sponsored by Kim Dong and the Danish Writers Association and in coordination with the Hanoi Writers Association and the Danish Embassy.

The project was initiated in 2006 to support the development of children’s literature in Vietnam, promote the use of children’s books as educational tools in schools and within families.

(Source: VNA)

Update from: http://english.vietnamnet.vn//lifestyle/2008/11/815229/

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