Book Illustration, a Field of Creative Endeavour with Enormous Potential for ‘Ownership’—Interview with Martin Salisbury
We spoke to Martin about why he started the MA Children's Book Illustration programme, books he likes, tips for young illustrators, and more.
Read MoreGolden Pinwheel Celebrates Another Year of Success with 2,426 Submissions Received from Across the Globe
After a three-month submission campaign, the competition received an amazing number of artworks—12,130 pictures from 2,426 artists—representing an increase of 8.4% in participation compared to 2020.
Read More"To Make a Good Picture Book, Is to Understand Children", An Interview with Golden Pinwheel Jury Member Huang Li
CCBF has invited picture book artist Huang Li to serve as one of the judges of the 2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition.
Read MoreJam Dong: Illustrating the Magic of Nature. Interview with 2020 GP Golden Pinwheel Special Mention Winner
Today we would like to introduce Jam Dong, another winner of the 2020 Golden Pinwheel Illustration Competition.
Read MoreLiterary Agent Debbie Bibo: It's All about Nurturing Creatives and Fostering Relationships
Its founder Debbie Bibo gladly accepted our invitation join the 2021 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition jury. Here is a close up on her work and first -hand information about the fascinating role of a literary agent.
Read More"Good Art Is Timeless": Revisiting Chinese Ancient Art with Golden Pinwheel Grand Award Winner Luo Ling
Luo Ling won the favour of judges as she received the 2020 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Grand Award (China), rewarding her distinctive artistic skilfulness and creative talent.
Read MoreQiu Yiyang, the Inspiration Catcher——Meet the 2020 Golden Pinwheel People's Choice Award Winner
So, in the end, I think the best attitude for an artist is to shut out their emotions from within, and it gets even better when you add a little sense of social responsibility to it!
Read MoreThe Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition and the Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest, Join Hands to Create the "Golden Pinwheel Astra Award"
The Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition and the Astra International Picture Book Writing Contest recently announced a strategic cooperation agreement aiming at the joint organisation of a new prize—the "Golden Pinwheel Astra Award".
Read MoreThe Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Is Coming Back
The 2021 edition of the CCBF emblematic illustration contest is accepting submissions for the next three months and is bringing you new features and surprises.
Read More2020 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition People's Choice Award Release Announcement
As the 2020 Shanghai International Children's Book Fair (CCBF) closed yesterday, we are now ready to bring down the curtain on this latest edition of CCBF by announcing the winner of the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition People's Choice Award
Read More2020 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition Award Winners Announcement
As CCBF is in full gear, the names of the Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition special award winners were announced this afternoon in Shanghai.
Read More2020 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition 50 finalists' release
After three rounds, 5 professional jury identified the 50 most creative and attractive series to be included in the 2020 Finalists selection, which we are happy to announce below.
Read MoreSimon de Jocas, 2020 Golden Pinwheel Jury member: "We want books where we end up asking more questions than we give answers"
He is leading and managing Les 400 coups, a small independent publishing house focusing mainly on picture books that he purchased in 2013. What advice and guidance will he bring to young illustrators?
Read MoreCho Sunkyunk, the many faces of illustration
China Shanghai International Children’s Book Fair (CCBF) is honoured to invite Cho Sunkyunk to join the jury of the 2020 Golden Pinwheel Young Illustrators Competition.
Read MoreShapes and Colours Galore: Discover the geometric world of Philip Giordano
Philip Giordano is one of the five illustration specialists who have accepted to be part of the 2020 Golden Pinwheel Jury. He will be with us in Shanghai next Nov. Here is a sneak peek to make you wait until the CCBF great get-together.
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