Deadline
14 February 2022
Who may enter
The competition is open to illustrators worldwide who have not yet published a book with ISBN.
Details
The contest is organized by the Apila Ediciones, a publishing house based in Alagón, Spain.
“ Apila Ediciones in collaboration with the High School of Design of Aragón and with the support of its Town Hall, announces “Apila’s 2022 First Printing Award” (Pemio Apila primera Impresión 2022). This is an international illustrated picture book contest to promote creativity and enrich children’s literature with an educational scope.
Illustrators, regardless of nationality, may submit a project of an illustrated picture book for children, written in Spanish or English (max. 36 pages).
All submissions must be made via email. Click HERE for more information.
Previous winners
Gabriel Frugone What’s wrong with my coffee maker? 2021 Winner
Vera Galindo How do you see it? 2020 Winner
Rodrigo Mattioli Un árbol, 2019 Winner
María Isabel Correa Lusa la pelusa, 2018 Winner
Marina Hernández Superlucas, 2017 Winner
Canizales Guapa, 2016 Winner
Lidia Sarria Tigo y Tenta, 2015 Winner
Dàlia Adillon El nuevo traje del Emperador, 2014 Winner
Olga de Dios Monstruo Rosa, 2013 Winner
Entry fee
The competition is free to enter.
Prizes
The winning book will be published by the Apila Ediciones. The winner will receive € 4.000.
Competition website
For further information visit the official competition website.