Organised by the Apila Ediciones, a publishing house based in Spain, 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. Projects can be in any format and may not exceed 36 pages (18 double pages) with legal pages and endpapers included, covers aside.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to illustrators worldwide who have not yet published a book with ISBN.

Prize

The winning book will be published by the Apila Ediciones and the winner will receive 4.000 EUR (approx. 4,700 USD).