Key Colours Competition

Key Colours Competition International Award for the best Picture Book concept Deelnemers maken een prentenboek voor kinderen tussen 2 en 7 jaar.

Een vakjury beoordeelt artistieke, literaire en kindgerichte kwaliteiten van de inzendingen. De winnaar ontvangt 7.500 euro en het bekroonde werk wordt door Clavis Uitgeverij uitgegeven. Aan deze prijs en de prentenboeken die eruit voortkomen wordt veel aandacht besteed in de pers en op buitenlandse uitgeversbeurzen. Deze unieke prijs is voor veel illustratoren het begin van een succesvolle, inter

nationale carrière. Participants create a picture book for children of the age from 2 to 7 years old. A professional jury will judge the artistic, literary and child-oriented qualities of the works. The winner receives 7.500 euro and the winning work will be published by Clavis publishing. The award and the resulting picture books will be largely discussed in the press and at book fairs abroad. For many illustrators this unique award is the start of a successful international career. Vestigingen in Hasselt, Alkmaar en New York

Clavis Uitgeverij
Abdijsite Herkenrode
Herkenrodeabdij 4b
B 3511 Hasselt
T +32 11 28 68
BTW BE 0421.180.334

Clavis Uitgeverij
Het Hooge Huys
Sint Laurensstraat 1
1811 KM Alkmaar
T +31 85 086 62 00
BTW NL 8092.92.075.B01

[email protected]

⏰Friendly reminder⏰Only one month left until the Key Colours deadline (26th of July 2026). Put the finishing touches on ...
29/06/2026

⏰Friendly reminder⏰

Only one month left until the Key Colours deadline (26th of July 2026). Put the finishing touches on your project, submit it, and convince us of your talent. And who knows, your dream might come true: a real picture book published by Clavis.

https://www.keycolours.com/

30/03/2026

Your work reviewed personally? This is your chance!

Sit down with Philippe Werck, international publishing director at Clavis, for a personal review of your illustration work — a direct follow-up to the Key Colours webinar.

In a focused 20-minute video session, Philippe will look at your portfolio or picture book project and share honest, constructive feedback — the same eye he brings to every submission at Clavis and every edition of the Key Colours Award.

Sessions are available in English or Dutch. After booking, you'll receive instructions on how to submit your portfolio materials ahead of the session.

There are only a few spots remaining, be quick!
Book your session now: https://www.keycolours.com/webinar-key-colours

Clavis Publishing launches Key Colours, the two-yearly international contest for illustrators of children’s books. Join ...
26/02/2026

Clavis Publishing launches Key Colours, the two-yearly international contest for illustrators of children’s books. Join our free KeyColours Webinar full of tips! 🤩

Join us on March 19th at 15:00 CET (9AM EST / 9PM CST) for a playful and practical session on making picture books that truly connect with children. Hosted
by publisher and founder of Clavis Philippe Werck, this webinar will show what makes stories land, and what we look for in the Key Colours Competition. You’ll
receive tips on creating picture books and all the confidence you need for your next project! 💪

This session is open to authors and illustrators from all over the world who wish to sharpen their craft, and for anyone interested in participating in Key Colours –
whether that is the North American, Chinese, or worldwide edition of the competition. The webinar will be hosted in English.

More information? 👀 Visit the website www.keycolours.com.

We are looking for new talent! At Clavis we believe books help children grow — and illustration is one of the most power...
19/02/2026

We are looking for new talent!
At Clavis we believe books help children grow — and illustration is one of the most powerful ways to open a child’s inner world. Key Colours exists to encourage new makers, new voices, and new dreams.
The worldwide competition is open. Sign up!

You can also register for our free Key Colours webinar on 19th of March: a playful, practical session on making picture books that truly connect — and a clear introduction to the Key Colours Competition.

Find all info on www.keycolours.com

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3511

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