Penguin Random House CEO Tom Weldon at last year’s WriteNow event Ten applicants will be invited to a free one-day workshop in Nottingham on September 29, where they will hear from published picture ...

“Even as an adult, I’m still drawn to the magic, humour and wonder that children’s stories offer. I’m also a sucker for the beautiful illustrations in a picture book,” the 53-year-old said.

There are lots of prizes to be won for this year's competition, one of which is an original piece of artwork created by a top children's illustrator. This year, children will take home a framed ...