Spring season 2027 for creators of children's and youth literature

Условия участия

Open to authors, translators, illustrators, editors or researchers in children's/youth literature

Spring season 2027 for creators of children’s and youth literature Deadline: 31 Oct 2026 Country: Finland Are you an author, translator, illustrator, editor or researcher working in the field of children’s and youth literature? Fill the form below by the end of October to apply for a working period in the New Moon Writers’ Residency in the Spring 2027! Set in a beautiful old wooden house in the center of the small town of Mänttä-Vilppula, Finland, the residency offers three charmingly renovated bedrooms and a shared kitchen, dining room, living room, two toilets, bathroom and a wood-heated sauna. The residency is run by a non-profit organisation, formed by writers and literature enthusiasts who share love for children’s and youth literature. The rent paid by the guests covers the necessary costs of the house. Duration of residency You can apply for a residency period between 1 week and 3 months. Accommodation Each resident is given a private room, equipped with a bed, desk, storage space and a tiled oven, and the large common areas are shared with other residency guests. You can also apply for the whole house, if you wish to arrive with your family or a team or want to have more privacy. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance The residency is meant for creators of children's and youth literature: writers, translators, editors, illustrators etc. Each guest has their own private room for a peaceful working space, and the common areas provide opportunities for networking and hosting small public events. The residency is located next to the city library in the center of the small town of Mänttä-Vilppula, famous for its art museums and rich cultural life.Fees and support The small rent paid by the residency guests covers the necessary costs of the house. The organisation is artist-run and not-for-profit. A room is 160 euros per week and 310 euros per month. Expectations towards the artist No expectations. We just hope the residency offers an inspiring setting for creating new stories. Application information The application form is found from our website in Finnish and in English. All applicants are informed about the decisions in the beginning of November.

Как подавать

Fill the application form on the organiser's website (available in Finnish and English) before the deadline.

Язык подачи

FI, EN