Further to the earlier announcement of The Ickabog, J.K. Rowling has revealed more wonderful news about the official publishing of her fairy tale, The Ickabog.
I’d like children to illustrate the book for me!
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 26, 2020
I’ll be suggesting ideas for pictures as we go, but nobody
should feel constrained by my ideas. Let your
imaginations run wild!
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The best pictures in each publishing territory will be included in the books we intend to publish in November 2020.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 26, 2020
As individual publishers will know best which illustrations work in their editions, I won’t be personally judging this competition.
However…
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Although The Ickabog will be published online for free, there will also be an officially published book version. Children will have the opportunity to have their illustrations inspired by the story featured in the official publishing when it releases in their respective territory.
Parent’s can share their children’s drawings on Twitter using the hashtag #theickabog J.K. Rowling will be responding to some of the drawings herself.
J.K. Rowling will also be donating all royalties from The Ickabog‘s publishing to various organizations that are helping those impacted by COVID-19.
