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Vincent Yee
Vincent Yee is a young adult fiction author based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. His young adult fantasy series Clara Wu and the World of Azen has received critical acclaim and won second place in the Young Adult Fantasy category at The Book Fest.
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Kahori Kamiya
Kahori Kamiya is a highly acclaimed interdisciplinary artist and designer, renowned for her unique creative vision and deep understanding of cultural narratives. Her work seamlessly blends traditional and contemporary elements, spanning visual art, installations, video, and design. She demonstrates exceptional command over materials, space, and storytelling.
Kahori’s artwork has been showcased at internationally recognized museums, galleries, and art festivals, earning widespread attention. She explores themes such as identity, memory, and cultural fusion, offering audiences richly layered experiences. In addition to her artistic practice, she is actively involved in art education and cultural exchange initiatives, fostering dialogue between art and society
Literature Illustration
This cross-disciplinary category merges narrative art with visual art, encouraging students to combine their original literary creations with illustration. Participants must submit an original English literary piece (such as a poem, essay, or short story), along with an original illustration inspired by the content of their writing.
Book Design
Participants are required to design an original cover for a fictional book of their own creation. The design must include the front cover, spine, and back cover, showcasing a cohesive and imaginative visual concept.
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Submission Guidelines
1. Individual or Group Work
Submissions may be individual or group projects (maximum of 4 participants).
2. Image Submission Requirements
Artwork Images: Submit in image format (.jpg or .jpeg), with each file no larger than 5MB.
Project Process: If there are multiple process images, they must be combined into a single PDF file (e.g., screenshots or photos documenting the process).
Note: Each submission must include detailed participant information on every piece, including:
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Name of participant
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Materials used
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Dimensions
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Contact details
File names must follow the format: "LastName_FirstName_ArtworkTitle" and must be submitted in both Pinyin and English. Please refer to the official website for full submission details.
3. Literature Submission Requirements
Submit your original English literary work as a PDF file. (The work must not exceed 500 words)
Note: Use the same file naming format: LastName_FirstName_Title.
Ensure consistency in naming across artwork and writing.