IHC library needs some awesome new bookmarks to give to our readers, and we'd like to invite you to be our designers!
This competition is open to all rangatahi (young people) across Aotearoa who have an intellectual disability and/or autism.
IHC library wants to provide a space for young artists to show off their creativity, connect with nature, and have some fun over the school holidays. The winning bookmarks will be printed and sent to library users with their books – sharing your art with readers across Aotearoa!
This year’s theme is Nature – so we want to see your inspiration from the natural world, whether it’s animals, rivers, oceans, mountains or flowers! You might be inspired by our judges with Kat Quin’s book of native birds or want to draw some deep sea creatures with Lindsey.
To enter you must have an Intellectual Disability and/or Autism and be 21 or under. We will award prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place across four age categories (12 winners total).
Age groups:
A range of prizes are up for grabs, including $100, $50, and $25 Warehouse vouchers, art supplies such as pen and pencil sets, acrylic paint kits, and colouring materials, plus Kuwi’s Creative Colouring Book and art prints by author and illustrator Kat Quin.
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Entries close at 11:59 PM NZDT, 26th April 2026.
Chardonnay Kyle
My name is Chardonnay. I like working with wool and fibre, diamond dots, drawing pictures, pottery, and making paper crafts. My favourite native bird is the bittern.
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Kat Quin
Kat Quin is a celebrated illustrator and author known for her vibrant and imaginative children’s books, including the Kuwi the Kiwi, Kiwicorn, and Flit the Fantail series.
For Kat, creativity is the ability to translate the vivid worlds of her imagination into something tangible that others can experience. Whether through her whimsical illustrations or her educational resources, she finds joy in sharing her vision and stories with children, helping them explore new worlds.
Kat is also especially proud of her work supporting Save the Kiwi, with book sales contributing over $75,000 towards the conservation of New Zealand’s iconic native bird.
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Josh Morgan
Bio to come
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