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A competition run by an Isle of Wight Children’s author proved that you are never too old to enjoy colouring-in!
Zoe Sadler received over 250 entries to her Younger entrants coloured in an image from Zoe’s Monster Messages project, while the older age categories were given a picture from Zoe’s latest book ‘Mysteries of the Deep’, an underwater colouring and activity book.
Overwhelmed by the response “I was overwhelmed by the response to the competition, in particular from the many Island primary schools who got their students involved.
“The other judges and I had a really hard time choosing the winners as the standard was so high. A lot of time and imagination went into those pictures!” Winners entrants had their artwork framed and received copies of Zoe’s books and sets of colouring pencils. Showcasing great Island talent “We are always keen to support local authors.
“Zoe’s competition was a perfect way to show to kids and their parents that there is some great Island talent within children’s books.” Winners and Runners Up Age 6-7 Age 10-11 Age 12+
Zoe, who has been illustrating children’s books for over ten years, said,
The prize-giving was held at Waterstones bookshop in Newport. Manager, Jonathan Greenwood said,
Age 4-5
Winner: Martha Kendall
Runners Up: Gretel Langborne, Indi Cohen-Bird, Edward Ansell
Winner: Claudia Summers
Runners Up: Nico Girven
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Age 8-9
Winner: Sienna Cohen-Bird
Runners Up: Julia Blok, Ruby Marshall
Winner:Poppy Marshall
Runners Up: Evie Thomas, Ryan Rodwell
Winner: Paul Marshall
Runners Up: Alyson Hosier, Mr Pieter G Joubert, Jessica Heng
