The manuscripts will be reviewed by panel of judges based on the criteria set out
- The manuscript Shall be written in English and show the mastery and of the English language.
- The manuscripts should be thoughts –provoking and original
- The manuscripts should show creativity, readability, and suitability to adolescents and young adults (15-18 years old).
- The manuscripts should portray strong and admirable principal characters.
- The manuscripts should use humor and/or make it lively and allow for reader.
- The manuscripts should deploy dialogue to make it lively and allow for dramatization.
- The manuscripts should reflect modern realities and indicate some of the social problems which are facing adolescents and young adults in Ethiopia today.
- Manuscripts which have the potential to involve in to a book series or sequel will be welcome.