Publishing

This track supports publishing houses and related SMEs who wish to publish books that fall under the categories of “Literature and Creative Writing” and “Manga and Comic Books” which provides up to 150,000 Saudi Riyals, given that the work is distinguished by its content and writers, whether it is a single book or a series of books, in addition to adhering to the highest quality standards in production and printing.

Categories

1. Literature and Creative Writing

This category supports publishing houses and related SMEs who wish to publish books in the following fields:

  • Children’s Literature: New and innovative stories and adaptations of classic Arabic and international literature that simulate the local environment.
  • Short Stories: The project must consist of a collection of short stories.
  • Novels: includes all types of novels; such as fantasy, science fiction, historical, etc.
  • Poetry: including classical, contemporary and experimental poetic projects.
  • Biographies: of local or regional influential figures.

Winning Project

Kitab Rajab

By Khunfus Publishing

This book is a collection of short fiction and illustrated short stories that come together to provide a fascinating lens on Jiddah through tales and legends. The stories all take place on a single day, the first of Rajab — the seventh month of the Hijri calendar. Marking the middle of the Hijri year, it is a pivotal day in the memory of the vast majority of Saudis who were born before the establishment of the Civil Affairs Office in 1395 AH (1975 CE).

Kitab Rajab

Rafiq Aldarb: Haddathat Alsurat Qalat 

By Khunfus Publishing

Rafiq Aldarb: Haddathat Alsurat Qalat (Road Companion: The Sarawat Mountains Spoke and Said)

We present this book as a brief guide to the Sarawat Mountains, a friendly companion that takes the reader by the hand on a journey that explores the species of plants and animals there. Using a narrative that adopts a literary style and a human perspective, it moves away from dry specialized language and precise scientific descriptions, so that reading this text resembles a warm dialogue between friends. The book also includes 30 Arabic and English poems and anecdotes relating to the wildlife of the Sarawat Mountains.

Rafiq Aldarb: Haddathat Alsurat Qalat 

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2. Manga and Comic Books

This category supports publishing houses and related SMEs who wish to publish books specialized in Manga and Comics series. The work can address various topics, whether fictional or based on true stories, provided that they are based on principled goals and locally relevant intellectual ideas or related to Arabic culture and presented creatively.

Winning Project

My Name is Warda

By Warshat Mokh

A graphic novel about a girl's journey of self-discovery between reality and the worlds of her imagination as she ponders the meanings of maturity and childhood. Written and illustrated by the Rashid sisters.

My Name is Warda

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Other Winning Projects

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