To support the development of original picture books in Taiwan, the Ministry of Culture (MOC) announced the launch of the “Golden Picture Book Awards (金繪獎)” on June 25. Submissions will be open from July 1 through Sept. 1, with six award categories totaling NT$3.27 million in prize money.
Minister of Culture Li Yuan, who is also an author, remarked that picture books are among the most effective mediums for introducing children to reading and art. He also emphasized the international appeal of picture books, noting that the combination of text and illustrations makes them ideal for showcasing Taiwanese culture on the global stage.
Minister Li further stated that through the Golden Picture Book Awards, the ministry aims to establish a comprehensive support system encompassing creation, talent cultivation, publishing, and marketing, as well as to develop this model into a benchmark for other artistic fields.
According to the MOC, the inaugural edition of the award is open to works published for the first time in Taiwan with either an ISBN or GPN, between Jan. 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025. The award includes six categories: Special Contribution Award, New Talent Award, Best Editor Award, Cross-domain Application Award, Annual Picture Book Award, and the Golden Picture Book Grand Prize (with one winner each in fiction and non-fiction).
For more information, visit https://grants.moc.gov.tw/ or contact Ms. Lin at the MOC Department of Humanities and Publications at 02-8512-6494.