Kids Cover Competition 2026
Enter your details below for a chance to win.
This is your chance to design the cover of an Easter special of the Big Issue magazine AND win an exclusive original illustration by Axel Scheffler.
If you’re a talented young artist – or know of any schools or youth groups who’d like to be involved, spread the word! This year’s theme is PEACE.
Entrants must be under the age of 13.
So it’s time to make peace. What does it mean to you? It could be spreading a little love, or some happy animals playing together instead of preying on each other. The world looking harmonious; something funny about peace, love and understanding. Surprise us!
The winning cover (judged by Axel Scheffler) will be on sale across Britain from Monday, 30 March, in time for Easter.
Please use an A4 or an A3 sheet and make sure the drawing is portrait not landscape (that means the drawing is tall rather than wide). Make sure to include the words: BIG ISSUE on the drawing and send it to us by 11 March 2026.