The Egyptian General Authority for Cultural Palaces has announced the reissue of its "Young Writer and Artist" series, aimed at publishing children's creative works in writing and drawing. This move is part of the authority's plan to discover and nurture young talents across the country. The series seeks to transform children from mere recipients of cultural content to active participants in its production.
According to Hisham Atwa, head of the General Authority for Cultural Palaces, the relaunch of the series is a crucial step in the authority's strategy to encourage children's creativity. The publication process relies entirely on committees of specialists who evaluate submitted works objectively, ensuring that children's creations are presented in the best possible light.
The authority plans to invest in the cultural and artistic production of workshops held at cultural branches to continuously feed the series with high-quality works in poetry, storytelling, and drawing. These works will undergo evaluation and be cleared for publication. This initiative aims to provide a platform for children to express their ideas and talents.
The "Young Writer and Artist" series is part of the regional publication project by the General Administration for General Culture, under the Central Administration for Cultural Affairs. The series will be published in all cultural branches across governorates, serving as a window for children's creativity and allowing them to express their thoughts and talents.
Walid Foad, general manager of General Culture, stated that submissions for the series will be accepted starting October 1. To be eligible, participants must be under 18 years old, and their works must be original creations in the fields of storytelling, poetry, or artistic drawings expressing a literary work, while adhering to moral values.
The series aligns with the Egyptian state's vision of supporting creativity and building children's personalities. By providing a platform for young creators, the initiative aims to foster a culture of innovation and self-expression among Egypt's youth.
The reissued series is expected to attract a wide range of participants, offering them an opportunity to showcase their talents and contribute to Egypt's cultural landscape. The initiative's impact on the country's artistic and literary scene will be closely watched.
Key points
- The series aims to encourage children's creativity in writing and drawing.
- Submissions for the series will be accepted starting October 1.
- The initiative aligns with the Egyptian state's vision of supporting creativity and building children's personalities.
