First Contender for the Book Illustration Competition

 

That said, we did not want to pass up  the opportunity to celebrate the close contender for the Illustration winner, Jasmine Peach-Toon, age 11, from Woodgreen School.

It needed no introduction to see that this is a scene from Louisa May Alcott's Little Women - specifically described as the four girls discussing what they are going to do for Christmas.

You can tell why it was hard to make a decision, as Jasmine's drawing reflects incredible talent that she simply must continue to nourish.