We have TWO exciting calls for submissions for young artists. These calls are open to artists 14 years old and younger worldwide. The chosen artwork will be published in Illustoria #24: Love, which will come out July 25, 2024. Please note there are two different deadlines:
Book Review Contest - Submissions due February 27, 2024 (recently extended)
Drawn by You Contest - Submission due February 21, 2024

1) Book Review Contest
The deadline for this prompt has been extended to Tuesday, February 27, 2024!

Prompt: Tell us about a favorite book that centers around a friendship between two characters. This book can be any genre (graphic novel, nonfiction, fiction, zine, etc.) as long as it is appropriate for readers ages 6–12.

-Tell us the name and author⁠⁠
-Write a 3–5 sentence review
-Include a drawing of the book’s cover

Submit work to⁠ youthsubmissions@mcsweeneys.net with the subject line “Friends” for a chance to have it featured. Include the artist’s name, age, city, and state. Deadline: Tuesday, February 27, 2024.

2) Drawn by You Contest
Prompt: Draw your heart as a cartoon character. How would you convey its unique personality? What colors would it be? Would it wear shoes or a hat or sunglasses? What might it say?

Submit work to⁠ youthsubmissions@mcsweeneys.net with the subject line “Cartoon Heart” for a chance to have it featured. ⁠Include the artist’s name, age, city, and state. Deadline: Wednesday, February 21, 2024.

We can’t wait to see your submissions!