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Letter to My Favorite Author: An Initiative by CSimon Publishing and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair
Letter to My Favorite Author: An Initiative by CSimon Publishing and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair
Letter to My Favorite Author: An Initiative by CSimon Publishing and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair

Letter to My Favorite Author: An Initiative by CSimon Publishing and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair

The "Letter to My Favorite Author" contest is a joint initiative by CSmon Publishing, a publishing house based in Virginia, USA, and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair. The contest aims to create a platform where young literature enthusiasts can express their affection and admiration for the authors who have impacted their lives through a letter dedicated to them. This letter can be written in Haitian Creole or French by any young person aged 18 to 30 living in Haiti. The author to whom the letter is addressed can be Haitian or foreign, and even from the medieval period.

The contest began on January 27, with registration closing on that date, and will continue until April 15, when the prizes will be awarded. The awards, which are 75,000 gourdes for the winner, 50,000 gourdes for the second place, and 25,000 gourdes for third place, will be presented during the event "Living in Prose and Poetry," organized annually by the Port-au-Prince Book Fair, to be held in 2025 at the French Institute in Haiti.

A Contest Serving Youth and Literary Culture

The initiative seeks to encourage young people to understand the value of books and invite them to appreciate the impact of authors on their personal and intellectual lives. Through this action, the contest allows participants not only to pay tribute to their favorite authors but also to affirm their commitment to preserving and promoting literary culture. Additionally, this contest is a wonderful opportunity to discover new emerging talents in the literary field, contributing to the building of the Haitian literary world of tomorrow.

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Contest Stages

The "Letter to My Favorite Author" contest proceeds in several stages to select the best texts. The first phase involves receiving participants’ letters. The first thirty candidates who express their interest are invited to submit their letters to the Pyepoudré Cultural Center, located on Bourdon Road, from February 4 to 8, 2025. These letters will then undergo a rigorous selection process conducted by a competent jury, consisting of Evens Dossous, poet Adlyne Bonhomme, Marc Exavier, and presided over by Moïse François. After a first round of corrections and careful evaluation, the top ten texts will be selected and publicly announced.

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Audiovisual Recording of Selected Texts and Public Voting

Once the ten letters are selected, the authors will be invited to record their works in audiovisual format. The recordings will be done with the technical support of the organizing committee, ensuring professional-quality videos. These recordings will then be published on the various platforms of the Port-au-Prince Book Fair and open to public judgment. This moment is important, as the public will have the chance to discover budding literary talents and support them through voting.

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Reducing the List to Five Finalists

After the voting, the list will be reduced to five finalists. Among these finalists, three winners will be selected, and an official announcement will be made to announce the three grand winners of the contest. The winners will receive their awards on April 15, 2025, at the French Institute in Haiti. Thus, this contest will give each participant hope for recognition of their love for literature, while encouraging the emergence of new literary voices.

A Well-Deserved Tribute

Authors, whether contemporary or classical, play a crucial role in the evolution of societies by offering, through their works, reflections on the human condition, culture, and the history of humanity. Their influence is profound and should be categorized as one of the most valuable. It is essential to grant them the recognition and affection they truly deserve, whether they are still biologically alive or remain alive through their works. By paying tribute to them through this contest, CSmon Publishing and the Port-au-Prince Book Fair pay a vibrant tribute to literature itself and its transformative power. Specifically, CSmon Publishing demonstrates its commitment to Haitian literature and its global development. By financing the contest in large part, it shows its desire to invest in youth and the emergence of new voices within Haitian literature, thus contributing to enriching our literary heritage and encouraging the literary voices of tomorrow.

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Makenson Cajuste

Malheureusement, les conditions sont données après le dépôt du texte. On a beau demander les conditions, mais aucune réponse n'a été donnée à cet effet. On n'avait pas mentionné l'âge d'éligibilité avant. C'est domage que j'ai déjà dépose mon texte alors que j'ai plus que l'âge exigé. Dans ce cas, je me demande si je dois reprendre mon texte ?

February 04, 2025 - 03:21:40 PM
Witchel Tcheetto VILMÉ

Bon bagay,bon travay nou pap lage

February 04, 2025 - 03:25:56 PM
Dr Cherlin SIMON

Ansanm nap batay poun gen yon loy edikasyon Nan peyi nou

February 04, 2025 - 07:53:31 PM
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