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 no limits to the entry theme and content provided that is it suitable for children’s book illustration.

The competition accepts works created manually, digitally or by mixed techniques. A participant must submit a series of five illustrations on the same theme.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open worldwide to anyone between 16 and 39 years of age.

Prize

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

The winner of the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (China) will be invited to attend the 2022 edition of the Bologna International Children’s Book Fair. The winner of the Golden Pinwheel Grand Award (International) will receive an invitation to the 2022 Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair. Both invitations include a flight ticket and full accommodation.