“All of our vendors look forward to selling a magazine with the winning kids cover. The only problem is how hard it’ll be to pick the winner!”
To help make the impossible decision, we’ve recruited a couple of guest judges. Nick Sheridan is a journalist and broadcaster whose new book called Breaking News is out on December 23.
And we’re also joined by acclaimed children’s author and illustrator Sarah McIntyre, best known for her books including Grumpycorn and Dinosaur Firefighters.
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McIntyre said: “I can’t wait to see what children come up with for bright, bold Big Issue covers! I’m thrilled to be judging, it’s going to be amazing… I hope lots of young artists enter their pictures into this year’s Christmas Kids Cover competition.”
Sheridan added: “I’m utterly thrilled to be one of the judges of the competition! As long as the kids are having fun making the cover, we’re going to have fun judging it. Let your imagination run wild!”
We’re also delighted to announce that we’ve partnered with WHSmith for this year’s competition. The high street chain will be offering a selection of goodies as prizes for the winner and runners up.
How to enter
Anyone aged 13 or under can enter.
Post your entries to: Christmas Kids Cover Competition, The Big Issue, 43 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 1HW or email high-resolution pictures to: editorial@bigissue.com – make sure you include a name, age, address and telephone or email contact on all entries!
We can’t return artwork but will print as many pictures as we can squeeze onto the page. All entries will also feature in a spectacular online gallery!
