This summer Narva Art Residency (NART) and the Estonian Children’s Literature Center announced a competition for two children’s literature residencies already for the second time. Pamela Samel and Lucia Carlini will come to the residency in Narva in December to gather creative ideas and work on the planned creative work.
While 37 applications were submitted to the competition last year, of which 13 were creative duos, this year 54 applications were received. Both Estonian and foreign authors were invited to apply, so applications came from Iran to India. The jury noted that this year’s competition was strong and many applications came from very experienced and professional makers. This time, illustrators took a more active part in the competition than writers. The jury included Triin Soone (Director of the Estonian Children’s Literature Center), Anne Pikkov (illustrator, member of the board of the Narva Art Residency), Katrin Reinmaa (Päike ja Pilv publishing house) and Johanna Rannula (Director of the Narva Art Residency).
During the residency, Estonian illustrator Pamela Samel will develop a picture book. The theme of which is a family reunion, where the main character wants to understand the origin of his name. There has not yet been a picture book in Estonian about family tree research. The author of the book text is children’s writer Liis Sein.
Lucia Carlini from Italy creates an illustrated book that tells the story of animals and plants who must work together because their river suddenly runs dry. The main characters of Lucia’s book are wolves.
The residencies are accompanied by a 3,000-euro scholarship fund (1,500 euros for each author) and the opportunity to live in the Narva Art Residency in December 2024. Both authors organize workshops in Narva and meet local children.
Additional information:
Johanna Rannula
Head of Narva Art Residency
johanna.rannula@artun.ee
Illustration “The Great Hunger” by Lucia Carlini
