Deadline Extended! – Calling All Children: Join Our Comic Contest!

Due to popular demand, we are giving young artists a little more time to submit their comics. The new deadline to enter the comic contest is December 1st, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EST. Do not miss your chance to participate! 

Have you ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right?  

Maybe you lost your favorite toy, or you didn’t do as well on a test as you hoped. But then, somehow, you found the strength to keep going, whether it was through your own inner power or the support of a friend or family member. That’s resilience! 

Resilience is all about bouncing back from challenges and finding the courage to move forward, even when things get tough. It’s like having a superpower that helps you overcome obstacles in your path.  

We want to see what resilience means to you!

The pip o. Gazette is exploring the theme of resilience in our upcoming winter issue. We’re inviting children ages 8–12 to create their own comic strip that shows someone bouncing back from a setback. Your comic can be funny, serious, or somewhere in between—as long as it captures the spirit of resilience! 

Win a Prize!* 

Not only will everyone who submits a comic be entered into a lucky draw to win a prize*, but we’ll also be awarding a bonus prize* to one child that clearly and creatively illustrates the theme of resilience. The winning comic will be featured in our next issue, helping other kids understand what it means to be resilient. 

How to Enter: 

1. Print the comic template we have provided. 

2. Create your comic by drawing a story that shows how someone overcomes a challenge. 

3. Take a photo of your finished comic (in .jpg or .png format). 

4. Upload your comic to our online form by December 1st, 2024. 

*Only residents of Canada and the U.S.A. are eligible to win a prize. The deadline to enter the contest is December 1st, 2024, by 11:59 p.m. EST. Winners will be emailed by early 2025. Please see all contest rules and guidelines on the online form or email maltilab.pipo@utoronto.ca.