The new call for entries for the “Lucca Junior Competition – Livio Sossi 2027 Prize for Editorial Illustration”, dedicated to the creation of an illustrated children’s book, is now officially open.
The competition guidelines can be viewed and downloaded from the website www.premioliviosossi.it
The deadline for entries
Monday 15 February 2027 at 11.59 pm.
Who is organising it?
Lucca Comics & Games, in collaboration with Book on a Tree and Lapis Edizioni, which will publish the winning project!
What’s the prize?
In addition to publication, the winner will receive a cash prize.
Further prizes will be awarded by the competition’s partners: Associazione Autori di Immagini, Book on a Tree and Wacom.
The most interesting projects will be showcased in an exhibition at Lucca Comics & Games 2027.
How do you enter?
By submitting a complete storyboard and two final illustrations based on the unpublished text provided in the competition notice: ‘Come si aggiusta un bambino’ written by Lorenzo Naia.
Who will judge the entries?
A jury comprising:
- Paolo d’Altan (Jury Chair) – Illustrator
- Gud – Comic artist, Art Director at Book on a Tree
- Maria Polita – Author and trainer, creator of Scaffale Basso
- Rosaria Punzi – Editorial Director at Lapis Edizioni
- Miguel Tanco – Author and illustrator
All information and details regarding participation can be found in the call for entries.
