1. Participants are required to submit illustrations suitable for children’s picture books.
2. The work must reflect Malaysian characteristics.
3. The submitted work can be illustrations from children’s picture books published between 2022 – 2024 OR illustrations from children’s picture books that have not yet been published.
4. The illustrations submitted should be from picture books aimed at readers aged 12 years and below.
5. There is no limit on the number of pages for the picture book.
6. There is no limit on the number of submissions per participant.
7. A synopsis must be submitted in either Malay or English.
8. Entries must include a clear photograph of the participant.
9. The organizers have the right to use the submitted works for the promotion of YGIA without obtaining prior permission from the participants.
10. Agreeing to participate in the YGIA competition indicates that the participant understands and agrees to the terms and conditions set for the YGIA competition.
11. YGIA winners will be involved in promoting YGIA & the book fair organized by the Selangor Public Library Corporation.

• Participation is free and open to all Malaysians – individuals, book publishers, or institutions in Malaysia.
• Entries are open to TWO (2) categories:
  • Category B – Teenagers: 13 years – 17 years
  • Category A – Adults: 18 years and above

• Participants must submit THREE (3) selected illustrations from the same book/story for evaluation.
• All illustrations must be submitted in digital form to the Selangor International Book Fair 2024 website through https://sibf.my/register-ygia2024/
• Entries must include a clear photograph of the participant.
• Images must be in .jpg, .pdf, or .png format, up to 4MB, and 3000px wide at 72 dpi or 150 dpi in RGB color.
• Shortlisted participants will be notified by the secretariat either by phone or email.
• Entries that do not meet the specified requirements are subject to rejection by the secretariat.
• Shortlisted participants must submit THREE (3) physical copies of the book (if the illustrations are from a published book) or THREE (3) mock-up copies (if the illustrations are from an unpublished book) to the following address:

Yusof Gajah Illustration Award Secretariat
Selangor Public Library Corporation c/o
Pustaka Raja Tun Uda
Jln Kelab Golf 13/6, Section 13,
40100 Shah Alam,
Selangor Darul Ehsan

• Please write ‘Yusof Gajah Illustration Award’ at the top left corner of the envelope or package.
• The submitted books or mock-ups are the property of the organizers and will not be returned.

• Participants who submit entries guarantee that the work is original and does not infringe upon the rights of any other party. Participants also agree not to hold the Selangor Public Library Corporation liable for any claims, demands, actions, proceedings, losses, and costs (including any legal costs or reasonable expenses incurred and any compensation, costs, and payments made by PPAS on the advice of PPAS lawyers to settle any claims) arising from any breach or alleged breach of this warranty.
• All works are the copyright of the participants.
• The organizers reserve the right to publish, produce, display, distribute, edit, and screen any winning or non-winning works on websites, exhibitions, any other media, or social media for any appropriate purpose.

• Prizes for each winner in CATEGORY A (18 years and above) are as follows:
  • First Place: RM 5,000
  • Second Place: RM 4,000
  • Third Place: RM 3,000
  • 10 Consolation Prizes: RM 500 each

   

• Prizes for each winner in CATEGORY B (13-17) are as follows:
  • First Place: RM 2,500
  • Second Place: RM 2,000
  • Third Place: RM 1,500
  • 10 Consolation Prizes: RM 300 each

• Entry Date: 16th September 2024 to 31st October 2024.
• Competition closes at 12:00 noon on 31st October 2024.
• The organizers reserve the right to reject entries that do not meet the terms and conditions. Entries received after the contest period ends are considered invalid and will be canceled.

• The decision of the judges is FINAL. Any objections, disputes, or appeals will not be entertained.
• Winners will be notified and contacted in November 2024.
• Selected works will be exhibited during the Selangor International Book Fair 2024.

For any questions, please email ygia@sibf.my.
Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talent and be recognized in the world of illustration. Join us for the Yusof Gajah Illustration Award (YGIA) 2024!