Posted on 19 May 2023

Deadline
26 June 2023

Who may enter
The competition is open to illustrators aged 16 to 39.

Short description
The Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition is an international illustration contest held annually as part of the China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair.

There are two categories: Book Publishing and Commercial.

•  Book Publishing 
There are no limits to the entry theme and content provided that is it suitable for children’s book illustration. A participant must submit a series of five illustrations on the same theme. 

• Commercial
There are no limits to the entry theme and content provided that is it utilized in advertising, design, product & packaging, etc. A participant can submit up to five illustrations on the same project.

Entry fees
The competition is free to enter.

Prizes

• Book Publishing 

The winner of the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (China) will be invited to attend the 2024 edition of the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair.
The winner of the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (International) will receive an invitation to the 2024 Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair.
Both invitations include a flight ticket and full accommodation.

Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Astra Award: US$5,000.

• Commercial

Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (China): CNY10,000 
Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (International): CNY10,000 

Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.