✨ ISLM 2026 International Poster Making Contest - Call for Entries ✨

The International School Library Month (ISLM) 2026 International Poster Making Contest is now open!

We invite students from around the world to celebrate the power of libraries, literacy, creativity, and innovation through art.

 Theme

Libraries, Literacy and Artificial Intelligence

Participants are encouraged to create original posters exploring how libraries, reading, and Artificial Intelligence are shaping learning, creativity, global citizenship, and the future of knowledge.

Suggested Sub-Themes

 Many Voices, One Story
 Libraries Empower Future Innovators
 Reading Together
 Young Minds, Global Impact
 Books – Messengers of Peace
 Books Connect Us: A Global Celebration of Reading
 Beyond the Known: Read to Imagine
 Books Build Bridges
 Art Against Hate

 Who Can Participate?

Students worldwide in the following age categories:

• 6–8 years
• 9–12 years
• 13–15 years
• 16–18 years

 Submission Guidelines

 Original artwork only
 Handmade posters using traditional art materials
 Submit a scanned copy in JPEG or PNG format (minimum 300 dpi)
 Include a brief description of your poster (maximum 100 words)

 No AI-generated artwork
 No copyrighted characters or images
 No photographs, digital artwork, or 3D objects

 Entries submitted as photographs or low-resolution images will not be accepted.

 Bonus: Share Your Story

Participants may submit a short video (up to 2 minutes) introducing themselves, their school and country, and explaining the inspiration behind their poster.

Selected videos may be featured on ISLM platforms and social media.

 Recognition

• Digital certificates for all participants
• International recognition for selected entries
• Outstanding posters will be showcased during ISLM 2026 celebrations

 Important Date

Submission Deadline: 15 August 2026

All entries will first undergo national selection before advancing to international evaluation by an expert jury.

Let your creativity inspire readers around the world and help celebrate the future of libraries, literacy, and learning.

For queries, please contact Ms. Raman Deep at islmbookworm2012@gmail.com and Ms. Valentina Blaskovic, ISLM 2026 Poster Competition Coordinator at valentina.blaskovic@gmail.com 

 Documents

• ISLM_2026_Call.pdf
• Category I _ 6_8 years.docx
  
• Category II _ 9_12 years.docx
  
• Category III _ 13_15 years.docx
  
• Category IV _ 16_18 years.docx