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 (CCBF).
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
Grand Award (International) – An invitation to the next edition of China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair, with round-trip flight in economy class and accommodation fully covered by the event organiser.
• Commercial
Grand Award – A commercial contract worth CNY 5,000 (tax included) for CCBF derivative products.
