For the next two weeks, until 7 February, we will host an exhibition created by the publishing house Apila, titled “APILA PRIMERA EDICIÓN”. This exhibition, displayed in the showcase at the entrance of the school, features the winners of the Apila First Printing Award, which has been held annually since 2013. If you visit with a teacher, you’ll have the opportunity to browse the books on site.
Additionally, on 7 February at 10:15 am, Edu Flores and Raquel Garrido will join us as part of the IDarte Fest to give a talk-workshop titled “Illustrating, designing, and publishing a picture book.”
Founded in 2007, Apila Ediciones has published over 100 illustrated books. One of its primary goals is to promote and showcase the work of emerging illustrators. From this mission, the idea for the Apila First Printing Award was born in 2013, aimed at recognizing the best children’s book by a new illustrator. This award seeks to provide a platform for emerging artists as they enter the competitive world of professional illustration, offering them the opportunity to see their work published. The prize involves publishing a picture book open to illustrators of any nationality, provided they haven’t previously published work in this genre.
Since its inception, the Apila First Printing Award has grown in prestige, becoming an international benchmark for young, aspiring illustrators. If you’d like to participate in the 2025 competition (submission deadline: 16 February), you can find more information at the following link:
Premio Apila Primera impresión 2025 Award
We encourage you to visit the exhibition and join the talk-workshop with Edu and Raquel!
