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The 22nd edition of the Tudem Literature Awards, organized since 2003 to contribute contemporary and original works to children and youth literature, will be in the novel category for ages 8-12. 

TURKEY - Designed to increase literary production in Turkish literature and encourage those who work in this field, the competition also opens new doors for those seeking opportunities to publish their writings. 

The competition’s judges consist of educator-authors…

The judges of the 22nd Tudem Literature Awards brings together educator-authors from both the older and younger generations who shape children’s and youth literature. The 2024 judges consist of Dilek Yardımcı, Mehmet Atilla, Miyase Sertbarut, Sevtap Ayhan, and Sinan Yaşar.

The winners of the 22nd Tudem Literature Awards, with the final participation deadline of November 1, 2024, are expected to be announced in March 2025. 

In the competition, the first-place winner will receive a cash prize of 25,000 TL, the second-place winner will receiver 20,000 TL, and the third-place winner will receive 15,000 TL, in addition to award sculptures designed by the sculptor Ozan Ünal from Izmir. 

Tudem Publishing Group is turning 40!

Celebrating its 40th anniversary, Tudor’s Tudor Literary Awards, one of the most valuable fruits of its long-standing publishing experience, play an important role in the Turkish literary world with its impartial stance and focus on quality works.
 
In its 22-year tradition, the Tudor Literary Awards have made it a principle to explore literary genres lacking in children’s and young adult literature, ranging from picture books to novels, from humorous stories to theatrical plays. They will continue to offer discoveries in future competitions.