This competition invites pupils to design a book cover based on the theme ‘My Magic Pencils’. The winning design will be used for the book cover for the published stories from the ISA Young Storytellers Competition. Open to KS2.
Open for entries: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Deadline: Tuesday 21 April 2026
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Competitions are only open to ISA Members' schools and can only be made by a member of staff. If you are having problems entering, please contact [email protected]
Click here to view last year's winners
Click to see the list of results.
First Place: Zara A, St David’s School
Second Place: Alice A, Lady Barn House School
Highly Commended: Damien L, Holme Grange School
Highly Commended: Reece F, Howe Green House School
Highly Commended: Abigail M, Haberdashers Castle House School
Most Inventive: Arianna N, Essendene Lodge
Best group: Year 4 Group, Broughton Manor Prep School
Award for Attention to Detail: Julia L, Clifton Lodge
Award for Colour Composition and Technique: Alex F, St David’s Schoo
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Only schools whose Head is a member of ISA are eligible to enter these competitions. Please contact our membership department if you wish to make an enquiry about joining ISA.