Vietnamese Book Writing Competition

Lifting Vietnamese Voices

The National Resource Center for Asian Languages (NRCAL) hosts an Annual Vietnamese Book Writing Competition, whose winning stories are illustrated and published for distribution. In creating these children's books, we strive to not only aid intergenerational communications in families but also affirm authors' writing styles, cultural identity, and biliteracy. Awarded texts will be published and made available as resources to the PreK-12 Vietnamese language programs across the U.S.

Trung Tâm Tài Liệu Quốc Gia Về Ngôn Ngữ Châu Á (NRCAL) ủng hộ những dự án nâng cao trình độ giảng dạy và học tập Việt ngữ ở hải ngoại. Khuyến khích lòng yêu mến tiếng Việt của các em không những giúp cho sự giao tiếp trong gia đình giữa những thế hệ khác nhau mà còn phát triển sự tự tin, khả năng song ngữ và bản sắc văn hoá của các em. Những cuốn sách được giải sẽ được minh hoạ và phát hành, là một tài liệu quý báu cho những chương trình song ngữ và Việt ngữ ở nước Mỹ.

Eligibility

The story must be written in Vietnamese, authored by you and no one else.
Submissions will be judged based on age groups below:
- 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-17, & 18+
You must live in the United States.

Once books are illustrated and published, the National Resource Center of Asian Languages will award winners during launches held typically the following year.

Prompt

What are your reflections on the past, present, and future of Vietnamese America in the past 50 years?

How has the Vietnamese American community changed over time?
Describe your favorite memory that informs your experience and vision for Vietnamese Americans.
What are some challenges and difficulties that your community has faced in the past 50 years?
What are your hopes and dreams for the future(s) of this community in the next 50 years?

Apply

For more information on guidelines and process, please complete the form below:

Submit Here

Contest Information

Please use the links below to see the grading criteria and grading matrix.

Grading Criteria Grading Matrix

Matrix Link is Word Document

Submission Deadline: May 2, 2026

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us at nrcal@fullerton.edu

Câu hỏi? Liên hệ với chúng tôi tại nrcal@fullerton.edu

Previous Years

FAQs:

Can past winners participate?

Yes, past winners can participate.

What can I write on? How many pages can I write?

The topics, grading rubrics, and samples of former writings are on our website.

How can I contact the organize with any questions?

Please email nrcal@fullerton.edu, or call (657) 278-4335.

Can I co-write in a team of two with another student?

No, you cannot co-write with another student.

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