To promote and encourage literary reading among the community, the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) and Hong Kong Trade Development Council join hands again to organise the "Write-up Competition for Students" this year. The Competition is one of the fringe activities of the Hong Kong Book Fair to enhance students' interests and ability in writing and literature appreciation. Last year, the response was overwhelming with over 900 entries.

The Competition is categorised into Primary (Primary 4-6), Junior Secondary (Form 1-3) and Senior Secondary (Form 4-7). Students are required to select a book from the recommended booklist or make their own choice for the write-ups. Each category has one top prize (the champion, first and second runner-up) and seven merit prizes. Each winner will be awarded with a cash prize and a trophy/certificate.

Interested students have to submit completed application forms together with their write-ups to the ADC Administration Office, 22/F, 181 Queen's Road Central, Hong Kong on or before 6:30 pm, 11 May 2007 (Friday). Please mark "Write-up Competition for Students" on the envelope. Submission by post will only be accepted if postmarked no later than the deadline. Late submission or submission by fax or email are not accepted.

Application forms are now available at the ADC Administration Office, or can be downloaded from the ADC website. For enquiries, please contact Ms Lau Wing Yi at 2820 1062.