Clavis Publishing launches Key Colors, the two-yearly national contest for illustrators of children’s books. Only a children’s book, intended for children from 2 to 7 years old, can qualify for the award. A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works.

A children’s story must be told and illustrated in exactly 24 pages, or 12 double pages.

By the participation in the contest the illustrators and/or authors guarantee that the submitted work is fully original and was never published before in any form whatsoever.

The text must be sent in the original language. If the original language is not English language, a translation in English should be added.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

Open to any illustrator based in the United States and Canada. Participation of groups is allowed as well.

Prize

The winner receives 8,000 USD and the winning work will be published by Clavis Publishing.