Our Big Issue Christmas Kids Cover Competition is a much-loved annual tradition celebrated by families, schools and other youth groups across Britain. In recent times, we have received thousands of entries, all vying for the coveted space on the Big Issue Christmas edition cover. We decided to pause the competition in 2024 because we had a new idea to bring you.
We’re delighted to reveal that we are running the competition this SPRING. Our Spring Kids Cover Competition is officially open and running through until April. We are tying it to the increasingly important Earth Day, which follows on 22 April. So we want the cover to highlight how important a healthy planet is to all of us.
You could draw what you think the world will look like in the future, showcase ideas that will save the environment, or take the opportunity to share an amazing picture of the natural world, be it an impressive tree in your local area or your favourite animal – from an Easter bunny to an endangered species you’d see on safari. So this year’s theme is GO WILD – and that’s exactly what we want you to do with your designs.
Who better to judge the young artists in this environmental fun than the legendary naturalist, TV presenter and author Chris Packham?
“I love cover art!,” he tells us. “Singles, LPs, books… think of your favourites! When young people step up with pens, paints and paper their imaginations and style always create bold, bright, eye-catching and communicative designs.
“Nothing is more important right now than rapidly drawing attention to the urgent plight of our planet – it’s our biggest issue. So I can’t wait to see all the entries in the Big Issue’s Kids Cover Competition.
