Draw Her Story

Book Illustration Contest 2025

ABOUT THE CONTEST

We’re inviting girls to illustrate the brilliant women shaping STEM today, with the opportunity to be featured in our upcoming book: The Girls Who Asked Why. Our mission is to inspire young girls to pursue careers in STEM by sharing the stories of 21 women in our fun, engaging, and art-filled book.

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Enter the Contest

Submission deadline: September 24, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

WHO CAN ENTER

Age: 12-18
Location: Girls may enter from anywhere in the world
Experience: All skill levels welcome

HOW TO ENTER

  1. Choose from our list of 21 women

  2. Research your woman of choice and create your illustration

  3. Submit your art as a .png or .jpg with dimensions 1650 by 2250 px (5.5 by 7.5 in)

JUDGING PROCESS

Illustrations will be graded on quality creativity, and originality in interpreting the subject and her work.

Our team will select the most outstanding drawing of each woman to be published in our book.

PRIZES

21 finalists will be chosen, one for each woman, and their illustrations will be published in our book. Finalists will receive recognition in our book and a certificate of achievement.

Of those finalists, the top three illustrations will receive $25, $50, and $100 gift card prizes and a free copy of our book. Alongside their certificate of achievement, they will also be featured on our social media.