Children’s Book Revelation

The Children’s Book Revelation reawrds an emerging author each year. The winner receives €5,000 and a dedicated exhibition at ADAGP, with either a critical text or photographs of their work. The Children’s Book Revelation is awarded in partnership with La Charte des auteurs et illustrateurs jeunesse.

Who can apply?

This Children’s Book Revelation is open to children's authors and illustrators. A pre-selection committee made up of book industry professionals and coordinated by la Charte will select 15 albums whose authors meet the following eligibility criteria:

• The author must have written the text and made the illustrations for the album;
• Is a French artist (has been working or living in France for at least 5 years, or is a French national living abroad);
• Has traditionally published a maximum of 3 children's books, including at least one between 1 June 2025 and 31 May 2026. This last book will be entered for the Children's Book Revelation. Children's comics and children's documentaries are not eligible. 

The Children's book Revelation is intended for authors of children's books and albums. Authors of children's comic books and illustrated novels are not included.

At the end of the pre-selection process, a jury made up of artists, journalists and professionals will select the winner.

What are the application requirements?

Each application must be submitted in French. The process is available on ADAGP's application platform.

With its 1,400 members, La Charte makes its voice heard by public institutions in the form of clear positions, pricing recommendations or "hard-hitting" actions. It aims to ensure the promotion of children's literature through its cultural actions.

The first role of La Charte is to defend the rights and status of authors. It represents authors before public authorities to speak on their behalf during reforms, leads social struggles to improve their working conditions and remuneration, informs them about their rights (brochures, round tables) and helps them concretely (free legal aid). Through the Youth Revelation, in partnership with ADAGP, the Charter identifies and supports emerging artists.  

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