Young Adult Literature Prize 2025: Call For Entries

The TY Buratai literary Initiative is calling on writers focused on young adult literature to submit their novella/novel for consideration in the 2nd Young Adult Literature Prize.

GUIDELINES

  • The prize is open to Nigerians within or outside the country
  • Entries should be original, between 80-120 pages in Arial Font, Size 12
  • Only unpublished manuscripts are acceptable. TYBLI intends to grow this genre by publishing the best ten entries in a post-event anthology.
  • Submitted manuscripts must not be published before announcement of Prize winners in November 1, 2025
  • The language should be age- appropriate, easy to read, and may include slangs and colloquial terms. Specifically for ages 13-19.
  • Entries should reflect one or more of the common themes and archetypes of young adult literature, such as solo quest to change the world, rag-to-riches, diversity, identity, or recreating classic stories.
  • Previous judges are eligible to participate after two years of their adjudication service. This is to maintain the integrity of the competition.
  • Family members of the TYBLI Prize Administrators and the judges for the previous year are not eligible to participate in this competition.
  • Previous participants, including winners in different categories may participate but with a different entry from the previous one.
  • Each participant is required to fill out the application form on the website with relevant information, given which your entry, even though received, might not be eligible.
  • Entries should be sent as a Word document attachment, to TYBLITERARYI@GMAIL.COM on or before midnight of July 31, 2025.
  • Please put in the subject line “TYBLI Young Adults Literature Prize 2025.

PRIZES

  • All participants will receive Certificates of Participation.
  • Six regional winners will receive N500,000.00/each, Certificates Of Merit and will qualify for the grand prize.
  • The shortlisted entries will also be featured on the TY Buratai Literary Initiative’s website and social media platforms.
  • The Grand Prize Winner will be announced on November 1, 2025, and will receive N1,500,000.00