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

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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

Out of 240 submissions from 43 countries, the jury selected one grand prize winner and three silver medalists. These tal...
14/10/2024

Out of 240 submissions from 43 countries, the jury selected one grand prize winner and three silver medalists. These talented illustrators will have their books published.

Gold Medal: Die Prinzessin und ihr Ritter by Gabor Tom Steisinger (Germany)

Silver Medals:
- There’s Something Fishy Here by Carolina Muñoz & Nieves Poudereux (Argentina)
- Scruff's Bad Hair Day by Sue Rinaldi (UK)
- There Is a Whale in the Shower by Maria Lavezzi (Argentina)

Jury members of Key Colours 2024 hard at work to select the shortlist.
14/10/2024

Jury members of Key Colours 2024 hard at work to select the shortlist.

Make your dream come true! ✏️ Key Colours, the International Award for the best Picture book concept is accepting submis...
19/03/2024

Make your dream come true! ✏️ Key Colours, the International Award for the best Picture book concept is accepting submissions!🎨 Clavis Publishing launches the 15th edition of Key Colours, the two-yearly international 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.
This competition is for illustrators worldwide! ✨
📅You have until July 25th to submit your work.
For more info and submitting your work check the link below!
www.keycolours.com

And the winner of the Key Colours Competition 2022 is ... Marina Rouzé from France with the entry 'Il ne faut pas jouer ...
09/10/2022

And the winner of the Key Colours Competition 2022 is ... Marina Rouzé from France with the entry 'Il ne faut pas jouer avec les crocodiles!' Congratulations! She wins €7.500 and her book will be published by Clavis Publishing.

28/09/2022

Who is the winner of the Key Colours Competition 2022?
The ceremony is at the 8th of October at 16h00 at Clavis Publishing House. We will announce the winner and we will open the exhibition at 17h00. There you can admire the most beautiful entries of the competition.

After an initial selection procedure, the jury of Key Colours 2022 is examining the 40 remaining entries. How exciting! ...
09/08/2022

After an initial selection procedure, the jury of Key Colours 2022 is examining the 40 remaining entries. How exciting! 🤩

There are so many great entries! But who will be the winner of Key Colours 2022? 🤔

We will contact everybody on this longlist with regards to the exposition and prize ceremony.

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