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.
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
Choose from our list of 21 women
Research your woman of choice and create your illustration
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.