First Look is an opportunity for illustrators who are considering publishing a picture book to share their illustrations with a panel of international publishing experts who will view the illustrations and comment on the illustrations before an audience.

First Look is open to all Writers & Illustrators Conference participants, submissions required prior to the Festival.

Submission deadline: 2 May 2017

Guidelines Information Sheet

The Panellists

James Mayhew (UK)
Author and Illustrator

Orit Bergman (Israel)
Author and Illustrator

Daniel Palma Tayona (Philippines)
Creative Director, Center for Art, New Ventures and Social Development (CANVAS)