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MAKTABA Launches Ninth Edition Of ‘Little Writer In The Big Book’ Competition

MAKTABA Launches Ninth Edition Of ‘Little Writer In The Big Book’ Competition

In line with its goal to inspire patriotism in younger generations and to stimulate their imagination and creativity, MAKTABA at the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the ninth edition of its ‘Little Writer in the Big Book’ competition.

The competition aims to develop literary talent in promising young students by encouraging them to write short stories, with the winning works compiled and published in a book distributed to public libraries, as well as public and private schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.

This year, the theme of the competition is inspired by a reassuring and inspirational quote fromHH Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces.“Don’t Worry” was the advice extended by HH Sheikh Mohamed last year to reassure citizens, residents and visitors, and reaffirm the UAE’s ability to face all challenges while maintaining the safety and wellbeing of everyone in the country.

Shaikha Al-Mehairi, Director of the Library Management Department at DCT – Abu Dhabi said: “We are excited to launch the latest edition of the ‘Little Writer in the Big Book’ competition, which continues to highlight the great depths of imagination and literary talent among students in the UAE.Every year we receive many amazing stories and so, with the quote from HH Sheikh Mohamed to inspire them, we are certain the students’ works this year will again be of a similarly high standard.”

The deadline to submit entries through the digital library website is Tuesday, 30 November. Winners will be announced on Sunday, 6 February 2022

To register or find out more about the ‘Little Writer in the Big Book’ competition, and to enter, please visit https://library.dctabudhabi.ae/little-writer-big-book-competition .


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