Having kicked off in late March 2021, the competition still reached its planned target despite the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, receiving nearly 120 entries, or 20 more than in the first edition last year.

Writer Nguyen Nhat Anh (third from left) receives the Cricket Knight prize at the 2020 De Men Awards for Children.

The quality of the 2021 submissions is highly appreciated, with the appearance of many well-known authors, including those who had to race against the clock to finish their manuscripts at the last minute.

The entries are in various genres, such as fantasy, bilingual novel, long stories, medium-length stories, short stories, novels, poems, animated films, and music.

Sixteen outstanding works were selected for the final round, including eight books and picture books, two fine arts works, three films and three musical works.

From May 20-27, a judging panel led by poet Tran Dang Khoa, Vice Chairman of the Vietnamese Writers’ Association, selected one major prize, called “Cricket Knight”, and several “Cricket Desire” prizes.

Last year, the Cricket Knight prize, worth VND30 million (around US$1,300), was presented to writer Nguyen Nhat Anh for his work “Lam ban voi bau troi” (Make Friends with the Sky).

Exhibition displays artworks by children with autism

An exhibition displaying artworks by children with autism is being held in Hanoi to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (April 2).

National Action Programme for Children in 2021-2030 period approved

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the National Action Programme for Children for the 2021-2030 period with a view to creating a safer, healthier and more friendly environment for children.

Bac Giang: 3 groups of inventors prized at National Invention Contest for Youth, Teenager and Children

(BGO) – A ceremony was jointly held by Vietnam Fund for Scientific and Technological Creations (VIFOTEC) under Vietnam Union of Science and Technological Associations, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Education and Training, Central  Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union in Hanoi to conclude and award the 16th National Invention Contest for Youth, Teenager and Children in 2020.

Hanoi exhibition sheds light on lives of homeless children

Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi is showcasing the "24 Hours On The Street" exhibition to tell the visual stories of destitute children. Vietnamese Women's Museum in Hanoi is showcasing the "24 Hours On The Street" exhibition to tell the visual stories of destitute children.

UNICEF provides food to help malnourished Vietnamese children

UNICEF has sent 10 tons of ready-to-use therapeutic food (RUTF) to help severely malnourished children across flood-affected communities in central Vietnam.

Source: NDO