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FAQ

Registration & Submission
  • Can I complete the pre-registration right before submitting entries?
    You may complete the pre-registration at any time during the entry period. However, you must complete the pre-registration before submitting entries.
    How should I submit entries?
    Please scan or photograph your students' work and submit them through the Submission Form in PDF or JPEG format. Please note that submissions by post or email will not be accepted.
Creation
  • Which book should I read?
    Please choose and read one book from the following eligible series.
    Reading Stars
    Dolphin Readers (Title List)
    Let’s Go Readers
    Oxford Phonics World Readers
    Reading with Phinnie
    Happy Readers
    Tick Tock Readers
    Classic Tales 2nd Edition (Title List)
    Oxford Read and Imagine (Title List)
    Dominoes (Title List)
    Speedy Readers
    Oxford Bookworms Library 3rd Edition (Title List)
    Oxford Bookworms Library Factfiles 3rd Edition (Title List)
    Oxford Read and Discover (Title List)
    Oxford Reading Tree - Main Stories
    Oxford Reading Tree - inFact
    Oxford Reading Tree - Explore with Biff, Chip and Kipper
    Oxford Reading Tree - Decode and Develop
    Oxford Reading Tree - Traditional Tales
    Oxford Reading Tree - Green Sparks
    Does the work need to be handwritten?
    Entries must be handwritten and must be the student's own original work. Students may use illustration software or a pen tablet, however, the reuse of existing artwork and the use of typed text are not permitted.
    Is the use of AI allowed?
    The use of illustrations, images, or texts generated by generative AI is not allowed.
    Is there a limit to the amount of sentences included in a poster?
    Please include the following number of sentences in total.
    ・Elementary School (Grades 1-3): approximately 2-5 sentences
    ・Elementary School (Grades 4-6): approximately 6-8 sentences
    ・Junior High School/ High School: 8 sentences or more
Judging
  • Is the quality of the illustration part of the judging criteria?
    The technical quality or artistic sophistication of the illustration is not part of the judging criteria. Instead, the overall appeal of the illustration, including factors such as colour use, layout, and relevance to the story, will be evaluated.
    How will entries be judged, and what are the judging criteria?
    Entries are judged anonymously by a panel of teachers and Oxford University Press staff. Please refer to the judging criteria and use it as a guide when creating your work.